Research Assistant, Climate Policy

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defence markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 4,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is http://www.icfi.com/.   

ICF provides policy and strategic consulting services in climate change mitigation, climate change impacts and adaptation, energy efficiency, carbon management, environmental protection, food and transportation in Europe. Our thorough understanding of our clients' needs enables us to help European Commission, governments, funding agencies and private sector companies improve their sustainability. We work frequently with colleagues from other ICF offices, particularly those in Brussels, USA, Canada, India, China and Brazil. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing London team. We’re looking for a Research Assistant to support colleagues in delivering and winning climate policy (mitigation and adaptation) and strategy contracts for European Commission, governments and private sector clients, working within a team of analysts, economists, scientists and technical specialists across our international network of offices.  Ideal candidates will have an excellent academic background in technical and quantitative analysis, and experience in applying this in policy development consultancy projects for governments or European Commission.   

Main Tasks: 

• Support the delivery of climate policy and strategy projects and proposals for European Commission, governments and private sector clients.
• Provide high quality data collection, stakeholder engagement, technical assessment, data analysis (cost-benefit analysis), report writing and presentations on climate policy.
• Manage work within quality, time and budget constraints.
• Build and maintain relationships with a range of key clients in this field.
• Market the company at client meetings, events and networking groups through presentation of papers on pertinent topics.
• Develop expertise and intellectual property within the company on climate policy issues. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• A degree in engineering or science.
• Relevant master’s degree in policy or economics.
• Relevant professional experience, preferably in a consulting background.
• Experience delivering climate mitigation policy and strategy contracts for European Commission, governments and/or private sector clients.
• Expertise in key GHG emitting sectors, GHG mitigation measures and costs, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
• Knowledge of national and international climate policies, carbon markets and emissions trading systems.  
• Knowledge of energy, industrial and transport sectors. 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Excellent oral and written English.

• Other European languages an advantage.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Analytical skills in relevant areas.
• Solid personal computer skills (Microsoft applications).
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines.
• Willing to travel within Europe and internationally.
• Ability to work independently and achieve challenging targets. 

Professional Skills: 

• Ability to lead and work within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams spread across several countries and time zones.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities. 

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energised and empowered workforce. 

Ready to make your mark as part of our highly skilled, energised and empowered team? Then please submit your CV and covering letter. 

For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at www.icfi.com/careers/ 

Please note the cut-off date for this application is 17:30pm BST on 22^nd February 2013.