IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has a growing portfolio of work in the field of climate mitigation, emissions trading, REDD and climate policy. IISD wishes to engage a Project Officer to support the Institute’s on-going work in these areas. Working for IISD’s Ottawa office, the Project Officer, Climate Change and Energy, will support implementation of a diversity of the Institute’s initiatives as assigned.
Position Description:
The Project Officer shall participate in research, management and communications associated with climate change mitigation projects and other activities undertaken within the Climate Change and Energy program of IISD. Under the direction of the Director, Climate Change and Energy, or his delegate, the Project Officer will:
- Conduct substantive research and provide project implementation support related to the following topics as required:
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The role of improved land use management in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including international actions related to forests and agricultural lands;
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Development of policies within Canada, North America and globally for promoting clean energy development, such as through market-based mechanisms and nationally appropriate mitigation actions;
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Facilitation of the development, deployment and diffusion of technologies that support climate change mitigation; and
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Other issues as required.
- Follow on-going provincial, national and international climate change and energy processes.
- Organize meetings, work with partner organizations, and write project documents according to the needs of initiatives within the Climate Change and Energy program.
- Manage activities in cooperation with other IISD personnel, including but not limited to implementing specific projects, controlling budgets, maintaining relationships with funders, and supervising IISD or external consultants associated with these projects.
- Support the Climate Change and Energy team’s public engagement and outreach activities, such as the development of communication materials and web site content.
- Assist with the maintenance of IISD’s institutional presence in Ottawa, including the maintenance of relationships within the government, non-governmental and private sectors.
- Maintain contacts with domestic and international project partners.
- Identify and initiate new projects through IISD’s project planning and review mechanism; develop proposals and raise funds for new project initiatives.
- Represent IISD at national and international fora.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Substantive knowledge related to:
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Climate change mitigation, including REDD, NAMAs, efforts in Canada and North America to meet the climate change challenge, and global climate change processes;
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International development policy and practice; and
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Familiarity with sustainable development theory and policy issues.
- Masters Degree in the social sciences (e.g., political science, public administration, economics) or an interdisciplinary program (e.g., natural resources management, environmental studies).
- Two to four years of relevant work experience.
- Very strong writing, communication and networking skills.
- Very strong organizational skills.
- Systems thinking, creativity and drive balanced with considered judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Availability to travel within Canada and internationally.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French. Fluency in other languages considered an asset.
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization in Canada.
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