Senior Policy Advisor
London, SE1 (with hybrid working)
About Us
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.
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, we are on the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling barriers and advancing solutions to a safe climate.
We are now looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Climate Diplomacy & Geopolitics (CDG) division on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £54,000 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Generous pension contribution
- Cycle scheme
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
- Yearly process for remuneration review
This is a remarkable opportunity for a fluent Mandarin speaking policy or research professional with expertise in geopolitical and great power dynamics to join our world-leading organisation.
In this influential role, you'll have the chance to lead a dynamic team, driving forward international climate diplomacy efforts, shaping critical policies and ensuring our planet is habitable for the generations to come.
What's more, you'll receive all the support you need to advance your career in an environment dedicated to addressing one of the world's most pressing challenges.
So, if you're ready to leverage your expertise to advance ambitious climate goals on the international stage, apply today and become a key player in shaping the future of the planet.
The Role
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will lead and shape our work to advance efforts related to geopolitics and climate foreign policy.
With particular focus on the role of China and great power dynamics, you'll lead a small multi-location team, co-ordinating, producing and advancing diplomatic and geopolitical knowledge. You will also support other thematic teams to develop diplomatic engagement opportunities and drive climate outcomes in international forums.
You will build and maintain critical relationships, driving political analysis, research, advocacy and communications initiatives to facilitate ambitious, effective climate policy outcomes. You will also have particular focus on facilitating Paris-aligned climate policy among the major powers.
Additionally, you will:
- Provide strategic insight and thought leadership on our diplomacy and geopolitics work
- Provide advice to international diplomatic actors, think tanks and civil society
- Lead policy discussions and build coalitions with key stakeholders
About You
To be considered as aSenior Policy Advisor, you will need:
- Relevant professional experience in policy or research roles within government, international institutions, civil society, think tanks, private sector or research institutes
- To have established networks in geopolitical and economies spaces at the relevant expert, diplomatic, civil society, and/or governmental levels
- Excellent strategic understanding of geopolitical and great power dynamics, China's economic and foreign policy priorities and Chinese domestic politics
- Excellent written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and English language skills
- Great leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an international team
- Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, politics, international relations, environmental science or China studies)
The closing date for this role is the 18th August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Climate Policy Advisor, International Relations Advisor, Environmental Policy Specialist, or Global Climate Policy Manager.
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