AddressE3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to support its work on driving forward the global coal-to-clean transition. This new role will work to identify policy opportunities and barriers to advancing an accelerated phaseout of coal power. The position will also play a key role in supporting the Fossil Fuel Transition team to deliver impactful engagement that mobilises diplomatic actors and other stakeholders in aid of the coal-to-clean transition.
Background
E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.
We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.
Delivering a rapid, managed transition of the global power system from coal-to-clean, not via gas, is a fundamental condition to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. E3G’s Fossil Fuel Transition team mobilises diplomatic actors to drive real-world, real-economy progress on ending the global use of the coal power and transitioning to clean energy. E3G identifies opportunities for influence and interventions, collaborates with civil society campaigns and partners, and fosters international diplomatic alliances to create a world where no new coal is built, and where existing coal is replaced by clean, affordable energy to enable a climate-safe world.
Person Description
We are looking for an intellectually curious, enthusiastic person to help us deliver our goals. You have an analytical mindset, an aptitude for getting to grips with new areas and can condense complex information into simple messages. You are proactive, highly organised and can manage multiple priorities and work areas at the same time. You are a strong collaborator and are comfortable working in a team to achieve joint outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and assess coal power policies that impact options for accelerating global coal phaseout, such as government coal phaseout commitments, air pollution regulations, emissions performance standards etc.
- Monitor developments in the wider context of energy and climate policy globally and identify incisive opportunities to drive forward the coal-to-clean transition.
- Play a leading role in coordinating and producing impactful briefings, tracking major moments and events calendars for possible intervention points, and coordinating whole-team report production, in close collaboration with the Fossil Fuel Transition data analysis team and E3G-hosted Secretariat teams.
- Write clear, accessible and insightful messages, analysis and advice to engage diplomatic actors and policymakers, both proactively and on a reactive basis.
- Prepare and contribute to external communications materials, presentations, and tailored briefings, and disseminate them to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide general support to the work of the Fossil Fuel Transition team, including around event organisation, preparation and delivery of workshops and wider programme management support.
Experience and Skills
Essential Experience:
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as climate change, energy policy, international relations, development, politics or economics.
- Relevant professional experience in a related field, such as policy, research, advocacy or communications within a government or international organisation, think tank, civil society or research institute.
- Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task. Experience of coordinating multiple outputs simultaneously, and of producing high-quality work on time.
- Good analytical skills, with an aptitude for learning new areas and an ability to think creatively and critically about complex information and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Desirable Experience:
- Well-developed communication skills, adept at presenting and conveying information, analysis and arguments to others in a clear, accessible way, both written and verbally.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of an international team, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
- Experience at building and managing stakeholder relationships, and of engaging stakeholders from government, finance, business and civil society.
What we offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.
- 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension contribution plan depending on location.
- E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in London for this position is £40,500 to £45,000 and in Berlin €45,000 to €50,000, dependant on experience.
- Yearly process for remuneration review.
E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.
E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English
Please include:
- A CV of maximum two pages
- A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start
The deadline for applications isMonday 8th July.
Interviews are anticipated to take place in the following weeks via video call on Microsoft Teams.
Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
We are currently hiring a number of new roles to work on the global coal-to-clean transition – you can see all of our open positions at the moment on our website.
E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
