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Climate Policy Research Analyst I
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location District of Columbia - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name World Resources Institute
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description

WRI’s Climate Program seeks a detail-oriented, well organized, and highly motivated research analyst. The successful candidate will support the research, analysis, and outreach efforts of projects within the Tools, Reporting and Analysis for Climate (TRAC)-Policy Signature Initiative, with a focus on international climate change data and policy. The intern will help TRAC-Policy projects improve understanding of national and global ambition for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and use data and analysis to inform and influence a diverse set of international climate policy stakeholders.

 

Within the TRAC-Policy Initiative, the research analyst will primarily support the Open Climate Network. The Open Climate Network brings together independent research institutes and civil society groups from key countries to track and report on their countries’ progress toward addressing climate change. The initiatives are collectively working on several data and analysis products to inform climate decision-making leading up to the international climate negotiation sessions in Paris in December 2015. The research analyst will initially play an active role in analyzing the mitigation commitments that countries put forward for Paris, and will subsequently support efforts to monitor progress towards achieving those commitments. WRI’s Climate Program engages policymakers, businesses, and civil society at the local, national, and international levels to advance transformative solutions that mitigate climate change and help communities adapt to its impacts. 

Responsibilities

Research & Knowledge (75% time)

  • Assisting other researchers with qualitative and quantitative analysis, including the development and implementing frameworks for analyzing data on national emission trajectories and abatement potential
  • Conducting desk research and literature reviews
  • Co-authoring knowledge products (e.g. reports, briefs, data products)
  • Assisting with and/or co-authoring blog posts and other communication documents
  • Presenting at internal meetings
  • Reviewing knowledge products written by other researchers

Administrative(25% time)

  • Organizing internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other dissemination activities
  • Liaising with external partners and WRI colleagues across programs and countries
  • Drafting reports to funders
  • Responding to internal and external requests for information
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Public Policy, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of GHG emissions data, as well as some familiarity with data common to relevant sectors (energy, forests, agriculture, etc.)
  • Familiarity with national and international climate change and energy policies
  • Knowledge of the UNFCCC negotiating process a plus
  • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant full time work experience in related role and subject matter
  • Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research and writing skills
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and internet research
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues
  • Flexibility to travel

Final candidates will be required to take a writing test and/or a quantitative analysis test. Final candidates will need to submit 1-2 writing samples on request.

 

 

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package

 

Duration: Full Time Regular

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. 

 

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org/wri) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.

 

About WRI

Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and corporate leaders.
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