International Policy Analyst
OVERVIEW
The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), a leader for more than two decades in the global climate change policy arena, seeks applications and nominations for International Climate Policy Analysts. (CCAP is seeking 2-3 International Policy Analysts.) The last few years have seen unprecedented interest in climate policy, and CCAP aims to maximize its influence in market-driven, politically viable policy solutions around the world. CCAP’s teams of policy analysts work collaboratively with scientists, industry and political leadership in every venue to contribute to effective policy making.
MISSION & HISTORY
To significantly advance cost-effective and pragmatic air quality and climate policy through analysis, dialogue and education to reach a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders worldwide.
-- CCAP Mission Statement
Ned Helme, a leading expert on climate and clean air policy, founded CCAP in 1985 with the explicit goal to search for innovative solutions to environmental and energy problems. By working closely with policy makers at all levels, CCAP seeks to develop, promote, and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality, and energy problems while balancing both environmental and economic interests.
CCAP is the only independent, international nonprofit think tank in the world working exclusively on these issues in all major climate policy markets in the U.S. and internationally. CCAP has a staff of 30 and a growing budget of $5.0 million funded by foundations, corporations and international governments.
In the U.S., CCAP has three major program initiatives: the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), the California Program and the Urban Leader Adaptation Initiative. Internationally, CCAP has three major program initiatives: the Future Actions Dialogue (FAD), the European Dialogue, and the Developing Countries Project. CCAP is developing a major new initiative on deforestation. More information about the Center for Clean Air Policy’s U.S. and international programs can be found at: http://www.ccap.org
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE POLICY ANALYST
CCAP Policy Analyst position affords the opportunity to participate in the development of cutting edge climate change policy. The Policy Analysts will play key roles in international policy programs.
The International Policy Analyst will assist in the execution of one or more of CCAP’s main international programs: the Future Actions Dialogue (FAD), which brings together senior climate negotiators from developed and developing countries to evaluate and develop policy options and other key elements of a potential post-2012 international climate agreement; the Developing Country Project and Global Sectoral Study, a program to analyze greenhouse gas emission trends and mitigation options and develop strategies for policy implementation in key developing countries; and the European Dialogue, a forum to evaluate emission reduction and policy options in Europe. With the development of a new initiative on Deforestation, Policy Analysts may be assigned to those issues as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate for each position will be an articulate professional with intelligence, drive and experience in environmental policy. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of the post – 2012 international climate debate, the political and jurisdictional issues that are at the heart of finding consensus-based solutions in the EU and/ or similar experience in developing country GHG emissions and energy policies.
S/he will ideally hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Policy or a related field and have a minimum of five years of policy experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree. Additionally, ideal applicants will possess the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:
* Substantive knowledge of climate policy and the ability to understand and articulate sophisticated scientific, policy and economic analysis; knowledge of policy design processes and alternatives;
* Demonstrated analytical skills, drafting of policy reports and experience with climate change policy analysis (e.g., sectoral mitigation, financing, technology transfer, REDD and adaptation.)
* Knowledge of one or more of the key climate change policy markets: International , European Union, Developing Country. Transferable experience in US climate policy will be considered.
* An ability to anticipate creative opportunities for collaboration and dialogue and contribute to new positive approaches;
* Demonstrated project coordination skills and experience bringing major deliverables to completion in a team environment;
* Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to write for both policy and analytic audiences, reach out to stakeholders, and present to and lead groups;
* The flexibility and proven ability to work in a collaborative environment;
APPLICATION AND NOMINATION INFORMATION
Nominations and applications are due by December 31, 2008.
Due to the pace of the search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word or pdf format), a writing sample, where you learned of the position and a salary history should be sent to: recruitment@ccap.org.
In order to expedite the internal review process, please type “International Policy Analyst” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
The Center for Clean Air Policy is an equal opportunity employer.
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