The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) is a first-mover alliance of governments and stakeholders that are working toward a global, managed, and just phase-out of oil and gas production. BOGA was launched at COP 26 in Glasgow as the first government-led alliance committed to phasing out oil and gas production. Its core members have committed to ending new licensing rounds for oil and gas and to Paris-aligned end dates for production.
Since its launch, BOGA has played a central role in raising global ambition on the phase-out of oil and gas, and establishing partnerships and platforms that support governments in taking their first steps toward a just transition. At COP 30, BOGA led high-level dialogues between major producers and consumers, shared progress on implementation under BOGA Fund programmes, and led the coordination of an unprecedented coalition of Parties calling for a roadmap for the transition away from fossil fuels.
Looking ahead, the Alliance will continue translating the global commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels into action, coordinating the most ambitious governments and developing credible pathways and finance for just transitions. This means supporting BOGA members’ ambitions, bringing new members, friends, fund countries and partners into the Alliance, and ensuring that dependency on oil and gas production – and the barrier it presents for the transition – is elevated and addressed within international climate, energy, and economic dialogues.
Expanding the Secretariat
The next round of Secretariat recruitment includes the three positions listed below, each reporting to the Head of the Secretariat:
Manager/Senior Manager, BOGA Fund
Policy Advisor/Senior Policy Advisor, EU Engagement
Coordinator, Networks and Partnerships
We are looking for skilled and ambitious professionals with a deep understanding of the political, economic, and social barriers to phasing out oil and gas production and with a track record of delivering effective policy and technical assistance in government and/or international organization contexts.
Candidates must be team players and self-starters who are happy working collaboratively with BOGA Secretariat colleagues, government, philanthropic, and multilateral counterparts. They must also have the experience to independently develop areas of the Secretariat’s work and the confidence to flourish in an evolving role. Staff will be fluent in written and spoken English, with proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French being highly desirable.
What We Need From You
The Coordinator plays a central role in facilitating the day-to-day work of the BOGA Secretariat, its strategic networks and partnerships, and operations and logistics, ensuring that the Secretariat is geared for ambition and impact through 2026 and beyond. They directly support the Head of Secretariat, building networks and helping deliver help high-profile events and technical dialogues. They will be comfortable working in an agile, dynamic way, and undertaking international travel where required. They will be identified as BOGA staff. As a central part of the team, they will:
Ensure effective coordination and communication across BOGA’s networks.
Support the delivery of high-level diplomatic dialogues.
Coordinate policy workshops and technical platforms, such as the Major Producers Dialogue and related workshops.
Support the Head of Secretariat, including background research, coordination and logistics
Providing research assistance and other support to the Secretariat
Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience gained within a relevant context (i.e. government, international organisation, philanthropy, research/think tank) including:
Strong experience working directly with governments and international organisations, including in the Global South.
Demonstrated interest in and experience of international and/or national climate, energy and economic policy and processes, and specifically on the transition away from fossil fuels.
Proven expertise in coordination and project management, including designing, planning, coordinating, and delivering complex workshops and events.
Excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, with the ability to draft and lay out complex information clearly.
Familiarity with working in a flexible and fast-moving environments, including the ability to work in a logical and efficient way and deliver against tight deadlines, in collaboration with colleagues.
The BOGA Secretariat is currently hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), an independent non-governmental organization with over 30 years of international experience. IISD is responsible for the recruitment and administrative management of this position.