Climate Science Advisor

Climate Science Advisor  

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Climate Science Advisor to join their team in Programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

As a Climate Science Advisor with Clean Air Fund you would help to act as a technical specialist, conducting research and analysis across a broad range of topics covering air pollution, atmospheric science, climate science and environmental justice, influencing strategic decisions across the organisation. 

To be successful in this role you will have 

• University degree, master or equivalent, in environmental science, engineering or a similar discipline related to air pollution, atmospheric science and/or climate mitigation, or equivalent professional experience.
• A level of technical knowledge commensurate with a post-graduate qualification on the topics of air pollution, climate science and their interrelationship.
• Experience in project, programme, or grant management.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and to be outcome-focused, with experience in working in teams that design and execute strategies on complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to efficiently explain and discuss complex topics in layman’s terms.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – Tuesday 21st March 2023
• Salary & Benefits – Depending on location:
  • In UK £51,838-66,583 gross per annum
  • In Ghana GHS 412,536.11 - GHS 526,337.76 gross per annum
  • In Delhi INR 3,807,625.40 -  INR 4,858,003.82  gross per annum CTC
• Permanent, Full time
• Post holders must have the right to work in location they have applied for.
• Hybrid role, there is an expectation of attending the office for at least 50% of the working time.
• We will not be able to support visa applications
• We are looking at first interviews to be held 30/03/2023 & 31/03/2023 and second interview to be held on 12/04/2023

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.