Programme Associate

Programme Associate

Overview

The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate is seeking a Programme Associate, for a short term contract.  The successful applicant will join a world class team of economists and policy and business analysts. This team is drawn from, and supported by, a partnership of leading global economic and policy institutions.

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate will report to the Programme Director and Chief of Staff. His/her responsibilities will include:

• Preparing presentations and speeches for the Programme Director:
•  Synthesising material emerging from across the research programme
• Sourcing additional material from other sources
• Finding examples to illustrate important points
• Adapting material to local context
• Testing messages with relevant stakeholders
• Creating clear and compelling power point presentations
• Preparing talking points
• Briefing the Programme Director and other senior representatives ahead of major engagements:
• Researching local priorities, sensitivities and context
• Sourcing/writing biographical notes on key people
• Identifying the “ask”
• Writing clear briefing notes
• Preparing tailored briefing material on the project for key stakeholders
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis and research as needed:

Requirements

• Two to Five years’ experience in management consulting or government policy
• Comfortable synthesising large amounts of information from different sources
• Excellent powerpoint production capabilities
• Excellent written English; able to write well-structured, concise briefing notes; able to proof-read to a high standard
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgement and ability to learn quickly
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Additional languages and/or international work experience is a bonus

Consulting fee: USD $5,000 per month

Location:  London

Length:  3-5 months

Application instructions: Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@newclimateeconomy.net.