Third Generation Environmentalism is hiring a
POLICY ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL VENUES, FOSSIL FUEL TRANSITION, LONDON OR BERLIN
E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to support its work to secure progress on the global coal-to-clean transition through international climate diplomacy venues such as the G7, G20 and COP. This new position will work closely with E3G colleagues and international partners to engage diplomatic actors on an accelerated phaseout of coal and increased investment in renewable power, including through coordinating and supporting civil society networks across the international energy diplomacy community.
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.
Person Description
We are looking for an intellectually curious, enthusiastic person to help us deliver our goals. You are proactive and committed to collaboration and coalition-building in aid of achieving ambitious outcomes. You can think on your feet, condense complex information into simple, clear messages for varied stakeholders, and are an excellent communicator who is comfortable working with people from different countries and backgrounds. You will need to have excellent coordination skills and a strategic mindset while being able to deliver at pace.
Key Responsibilities
Experience and Skills
What we offer
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
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The deadline for applications is Monday 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.