- Bachelors degree in environmental policy, engineering, political science, public administration, public policy, law, economics, or related field
- Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in climate and energy field
- Familiarity with power and/or energy-intensive sectors and private-sector GHG emissions reduction strategies
- Understanding of national and corporate GHG inventories
- International experience and familiarity with one or more major emerging economies
- Experience with MS-Excel and strong quantitative skills
- Excellent research, analytical, writing, presentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team, manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Willingness to travel as needed
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Climate & Energy Program
WRI’s Climate & Energy Program strives to set the world on a new course, one with cleaner energy sources, healthier ecosystems and societies, technological innovation, and economic opportunities. Working with international, governmental, civil society, and business partners, CEP identifies and promotes effective policies and strategies to address climate change. The 50-person program currently works in fields such as renewable energy, U.S. federal and state climate policy, international climate policy, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon capture and storage, international emissions trading, the relationship between forests and climate, and adaptation to climate change. The program has a significant international focus, especially through partnerships in developing countries.
About WRI
Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, NGOs, and corporate leaders because of the rigorous quality, balance, and independence of its work. With its think-tank roots, WRI values innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. It is a results-oriented organization that rewards the achievement of significant outcomes, such as helping shape international climate policy by providing key inputs and analysis into the UNFCCC process, and establishing the Greenhouse Gas Protocol – the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions. WRI employees see the results of their hard work and have the satisfaction of making a significant difference in the world.
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