[Hiring] Senior Policy Advisor @IISD

Role Description

The Senior Policy Advisor contributes to the development, implementation, management, and reporting of research and outputs related to the Energy Program.

The Senior Policy Advisor is expected to:

• Develop thematic expertise relating to an aspect of the program and secure and manage projects relating to this thematic expertise; and/or
• Develop general expertise across the program and manage a range of projects across the pillar simultaneously.

This position focuses largely on the Energy Program’s pillar of work on Public Financial Flows. The Senior Policy Advisor will play an active role in delivering major policy research and engagement projects as part of IISD’s work program in Indonesia, including:

• The Emissions Ambition for Sustainable Economies in Southeast Asia (EASE-SEA) initiative
• Energy is the Key to a Climate Stable Future (EnerKey)

Both projects will involve activities that extend beyond Indonesia, applying also to the Philippines and Viet Nam. The Senior Policy Advisor will work with international colleagues to support international initiatives and may support IISD activities in other countries as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree in energy, social science, politics, environment, and climate change or a relevant interdisciplinary program or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in energy and climate policy at a national or international level, with a focus on energy and climate policy research and modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in building new institutional relationships and partnerships through entrepreneurial outreach and networking.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality briefing materials in support of policy research teams or meetings with policy-makers, ideally in the context of energy and climate policy.

Requirements

• An understanding of policy research processes and methods.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research tools, such as structured interviews, political economy, or focus group research.
• Data savvy, with demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to think critically and learn fast.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to conduct quality control checks of one’s own work.
• An understanding of relevant ministries and departments related to energy, tax, trade, infrastructure development, and climate change.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and location.
• 100% full-time equivalent staff position, including under an Employer of Record model.
• This is a 1-year contractual position with a possibility of extension, subject to funding.

Application Procedure

• All submissions must be in English.
• Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.
• A CV (no longer than two pages).
• A one-page letter of motivation.
• IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional).

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for one year.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.