Policy Advisor, UK & International Climate Diplomacy, London

POLICY ADVISOR, UK & INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE DIPLOMACY, LONDON (INTERNAL VACANCY)

E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to support its Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics Programme (CDG) in driving forward our multilateral engagement and UK climate diplomacy work. The role is based in E3G’s London office.

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.

Role

A recognised global leader in innovative diplomacy, E3G is increasing its capacity to respond to the challenge of deepening global climate cooperation at a time of increasing international tension and fragmentation. Based in the Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics Team, the role of Policy Advisor serves as a critical position within the CDG team working to support our multilateral venues work, including the UNFCCC, our UK engagement efforts, and our overall work around diplomacy and geopolitics.

The role will require experience building networks across civil society, government and private sector stakeholders, and a good understanding of international climate policy. We are open to candidates with experience and knowledge of other sectors (e.g. foreign policy, industry, energy transition more broadly) who have experience in network convening, foreign policy research or engagement and are keen for a new challenge. This position will report to the Senior Policy Advisor for UNFCCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and build effective strategies to enable impactful climate diplomacy in multilateral fora, in particular UNFCCC/COP30, and including on UK international leadership. Support implementation of these among key stakeholders.

• Prepare clear, accessible research and analysis to inform policy knowledge, briefings, reports and presentations regarding international climate politics, or on the opportunities for engagement in multilateral venues and in bilateral partnerships on climate.

• Engagement across the climate and foreign policy communities, working closely with relevant government departments and civil society organisations to support impactful climate diplomacy.

• Monitor and provide astute assessments for impact of key policy debates and developments in UK and international foreign policy, climate policy and beyond.

• Coordination of relevant work across E3G to support strategic development.

• Engage with and help to convene key stakeholders in government, civil society and the private sector.

• Organise and participate in stakeholder discussions and workshops; managing relationships with stakeholders.

• Wider duties and topics within and across the CDG team may be included as demands require including for team leadership members.

• Contribute to the wider development of E3G as an organisation.

• Some travel will be required.

Person specification

You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about supporting the global fight against climate change and to understanding and working on the politics of climate cooperation. You are committed to high quality outputs and use collaboration to get better outcomes. You are flexible and able to undertake strategic prioritisation.  You work well in a team of diverse personalities. You are comfortable engaging internationally and coordinating across teams. You will be able to identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate your ideas and findings.

Experience and skills

The successful candidate will bring relevant professional experience with progressive levels of responsibilities and a track record of achievements in the following areas:

• A high-quality degree and ideally a post graduate qualification in a relevant area (e.g. climate change, international relations, economics, politics, development, international trade)

• Experience and strong interest in multilateral institutions and UK foreign policy.

• Have at least three years of relevant professional experience (international climate policy, foreign policy, trade, geopolitics, energy or a related field).

• Have a track record of problem solving, research and strategy development. Intellectual curiosity and creativity and proficiency working with complex information

• Demonstrate a track-record of building new stakeholder relationships and partnerships. Be confident in influencing decision-makers from government, business, finance and civil society.

• Supportive, collaborative and open colleague and team player

• Well organised and focused on delivering desired outputs, results and outcomes

• Have very strong oral and written English communication skills.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the UK.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position.

• 35-hour work week.

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.

• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

• Additional Pension contribution plan.

• 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 up to £41,918 - £44,000 dependent 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.

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 is Midnight 23 March 2025.

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.

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