Policy Advisor, International Climate Diplomacy

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom E3G Full time

POLICY ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE DIPLOMACY, CLIMATE DIPLOMACY AND GEOPOLITICS TEAM, LONDON

E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to join its Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics team to develop our work on EU-China climate diplomacy.

The role

Key responsibilities
- Monitor and track progress, developments and wider context related to Chinese climate and foreign policies.
- Prepare clear and accessible research, quantitative and qualitative, to inform policy briefings, reports, and presentations regarding international climate politics, Chinese climate policies and climate diplomacy between China, the EU, and other major emitters.
- Contribute research undertaking short pieces of political analysis and help draft internal and external communications materials, e.g., policy briefings, reports, social media content.
- Support the team with the organisation of convenings, participate in meetings with external stakeholders and representing E3G in some forums.
- Support outreach by maintaining regular exchanges with external stakeholders and building new relationships with fellow think tanks, members of the press, and policymakers. Perform administrative support activities to facilitate internal/external engagement efforts.
- Work across E3G teams and act as a focal point and resource within E3G for general and China related matters of climate governance.
- International travel may be required from time to time.

Person specification
- At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience and track record in a relevant setting e.g., political, policy or research in government or international institution, civil society, think tank or research institute.
- An undergraduate degree, and ideally a post graduate qualification, in a relevant area. This could include politics, social sciences, economics, finance, climate change, environment or international relations.
- Robust knowledge in one or more of these areas: international or Chinese climate policy, Chinese politics, foreign policy, trade, energy or a related field.
- Strong research, analytical and thinking skills with intellectual curiosity and proficiency working with complex information.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to manage relations in culturally diverse environments.
- Strong team player who pays attention to detail and works collaboratively to support team outcomes.
- Well organised person with the ability to prioritise and navigate planned and ad-hoc tasks to deliver desired outputs towards team outcomes.
- Very strong written and spoken communication skills and impeccable written and spoken English. Working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese would be an advantage.

Further details

This role is offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension. This role is located in London. E3G operates a flexible working environment, with staff expected to come to the office at least twice a week on average.

A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered. Salary is in the range of £34,500 to £40,498 depending on experience. Benefits include: 25 days leave plus additional leave between Christmas and new year, generous pension contribution and cycling scheme.

To Apply

Please include:

- A CV of maximum two pages

We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.



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