What will you do:
Research and analysis (60%):
Spearhead the Lab’s efforts to validate, as well as revise where appropriate, targets, indicators, and datasets used to track progress across energy systems, spanning both energy supply, and end-use sectors like the built environment, industry and transport
Conduct an assessment of global progress made towards energy supply, built environment, industry and transport targets for 2030, 2035 and 2050 in close partnership with the Lab’s research partners
Lead global, national, and subnational research and analysis focused on identifying critical barriers to and drivers for accelerating transformational change across these sectors, as well as the most important enabling conditions need to overcome these obstacles
Contribute in a writing role, as both a lead author and contributing author, to a wide range of knowledge products, such as the State of Climate Action reports, Systems Change Lab’s data platform, technical notes, sector-specific reports, articles and other outreach materials
Develop new research questions aligned with the Lab’s strategy and manage the research teams needed to answer them
Partner Outreach & Project management (30%):
Manage peer review processes with internal sectoral teams across WRI, as well as external partners, on a regular basis to advance on research and progress tracking for required transformations
As the platform initiative expands into learning and sharing the ingredients for transformational change, and nudging and campaigning to accelerate action where it is most needed, act as relationship manager internally, as well as with partners and key relevant stakeholders for Systems Change Lab engagement efforts across energy supply, industry, transport, and the built environment. These efforts will be supported by our engagement team
Support and, in some instances, lead fundraising activities for Systems Change Lab by cultivating funder relationships, developing concept notes and proposals, and reporting on them
Communications (10%):
Represent WRI and the Systems Change Lab at conferences, workshops and other events
Produce high-impact, high-quality articles, commentaries, presentations, and other communications materials for the Systems Change Lab
What will you need:
Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in environmental or energy policy, public policy or related field
Experience: You have minimum of 7 year of full-time relevant work experience in energy, environmental, climate or related fields; knowledge of climate change issues
In depth knowledge of energy systems, including energy supply and end-use sectors
Strong analytical, research and quantitative skills, preferably with advanced Excel and modeling skills, and proven ability to deliver high-quality work
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills
Great attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, and work under tight deadlines
Project planning and management skills
Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple assignments at one time, make independent decisions with problem-solving skills in some complex situations
Experience working collaboratively in teams, with positive demeanor and determined attitude
Languages: Proficiency in spoken and written English along with a local language
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
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