Third Generation Environmentalism is hiring a
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR, GERMAN CLIMATE FOREIGN POLICY, BERLIN
A recognised global leader on the geopolitics of climate change, E3G is looking for a Berlin-based Senior Policy Advisor to lead the team’s work on German climate foreign policy, as part of E3G’s global climate diplomacy and geopolitics team.
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.
Context and role overview
Building a climate safe world requires global cooperation. E3G’s Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics programme aims to provide the conditions and coalitions between governments and non-state actors to empower decision-makers to drive the global transformation to climate safety. In Germany, the team is aiming to shape and support alignment of foreign policy with climate action and to leverage Germany as a climate leader internationally. This will require to develop multi-stakeholder strategies and thought leadership at the intersection of climate, foreign, economic, and security policy.
The main focus of the Senior Policy Advisor to develop and implement E3G’s Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics strategy for Germany, sustain and develop an active network of practitioners and policy makers and inform E3G’s wider strategies and activities on German climate policy in a geopolitical context.
The Senior Policy Advisor will be reporting to the Programme Lead in the Germany and EU Climate Diplomacy team.
Key responsibilities
Experience and Skills
We’re looking for a successful candidate who can demonstrate a range of qualifications, competencies and experience to fit the role, including:
More detail about the role and the person specification will be explored during the interview process.
Further details
This role is located in Berlin. E3G operates a flexible working environment, with staff expected to come to the office at least twice a week on average.
E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support. A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered.
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.
How to apply
Please email your application in German or English
Please include:
The candidate must have the right to work in Germany.
The deadline for applications is 31 July.
We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.