Climate Change Specialist

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEnvironmental Full time US$90,000 - US$120,000
Senior Program Officer

Location: Flexible – a role that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.

The Asia Society Policy Institute is seeking a Senior Program Officer to support our carbon markets work. Our climate team plays a key role in the development and implementation of ambitious and effective climate policies in Asia through accelerating the transition to net zero emissions, carbon pricing, clean energy, and climate diplomacy.

Ambitious and effective climate policies require coordination and cooperation across multiple stakeholders. As a Senior Program Officer of Carbon Markets, you will support the development, coordination, and implementation of pioneering projects that help shape climate policy in Asia, especially the development of successful national emissions trading systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and coordinating projects to support the introduction and implementation of emissions trading systems in major Asian economies
  • Coordinating and contributing to drafting reports, policy papers, media articles, and other project deliverables on ETS development, energy transition, net zero emission goals, and other climate policy topics
  • Conducting desk research on the status of ETS development in Asia and best practice in ETS design applicable to specific Asian contexts
  • Developing high-quality materials for publication and coordinating their dissemination through various media outlets
  • Supporting the development and delivery of online and in-person meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders at Asian and international levels
  • Supporting the development of project concepts and proposals for new fundraising

Key Qualifications Include:

  • Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Three years of relevant professional experience in government, consulting, research, or NGO environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in GHG emissions trading systems, including compliance and voluntary carbon markets
  • Understanding of GHG emission mitigation options for power and industrial sectors as well as carbon market interactions with these sectors
  • Experience in economic, social, and environmental impact assessment
  • Track record in developing high-quality written products for policy decision-makers
  • Experience with organization and delivery of events such as workshops, panel discussions, roundtables, etc.
  • Project management experience including administrative and financial support to projects
  • Excellent team working, able to work within multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams spread across several countries and time zones
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in relevant areas
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation, able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work to strict deadlines

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