Head of Climate Policy (f/m/d)
Head of Climate Policy (f/m/d)
Climate Analytics
Berlin, Germany
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking a new Head of our Climate Policy Team (CPT), who will be responsible for leading the entire team.
The Climate Policy Team is engaged with a large and exciting variety of projects, among them our flagship project “Climate Action Tracker”, and continuously develops new research and applied policy projects. In its work, the team has a major interest in 1.5oC compatible economies, energy-system transformation towards renewables and fossil-fuel phase-out strategies at international, national, sub-national and sectoral levels, tracking and assessing climate action at international, national, sub-national and sectoral levels, combining both qualitative and quantitative scientific and policy expertise, approaches, data and models.
The team works collaboratively with partners across different projects and in different parts of the world and supports Climate Analytics regional offices in climate policy analysis, development and modelling. Examples of current and past projects are the Climate Action Tracker, National Pathways Explorer, coal and gas phase out studies at global and regional/country level. New projects build on these and earlier successful projects.
As the Head of the Climate Policy team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the organization's mission and culture. Your leadership and expertise in Climate Policy will be instrumental in developing Climate Analytics policy work globally. With our expanding regional presence through offices in the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia, the US and Australia, there are ample opportunities for you to work across various regions, collaborating with impactful countries and sectors. We offer a positive and inspiring working atmosphere in an international team, participation in a great network of partner institutes and stakeholders, as well as insights into the international climate change negotiations and our support work for stakeholders globally, including emerging economies and developed countries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategy and Leadership:
- Lead the implementation of CPT projects which contribute to and are aligned with Climate Analytics’ 5 year strategy as well as with our mission and vision;
- Provide content leadership and guidance to CPT team members;
- Actively contribute to the Management Team, providing strategic input and guidance for decision making at the executive level;
- Collaborate and identify synergies with the other Climate Analytics Content teams;
- Ensure integrity and overall quality control of CPT work;
- Increase the profile of the organization in climate policy analysis;
- Guide the development of existing and new methods and modelling tools.
2. Representation and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent the CPT and CPT-led projects at high-level events;
- Represent Climate Analytics at conferences and at release of publications/reports;
- Establish and maintain solid working relationships with key stakeholders;
- Oversee stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications.
3. Project Development and Fundraising:
- Identify new opportunities with existing partners and new partners in relation to climate policy;
- Lead processes to develop new ideas, programmes and projects.
4. Lead Climate Policy team:
- Lead and manage the CPT;
- Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and in a timely manner;
- Select, recruit and train team as required and take into account gender parity and diversity objectives;
- Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse;
- Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by Climate Analytics policies, standards and commitments.
YOUR PROFILE
- Excellent leadership and management experience and skills with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align team work with organizational goals;
- Proven track record of inter-disciplinary work and a profound interest in understanding and addressing international, regional, national and sub-national challenges to climate change policy in both developed and developing contexts;
- Graduate degree in climate related studies, such as economics, energy studies, political sciences, social sciences, climate science or a related field;
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in a leadership role, in the field and proven climate policy analysis and thought leadership skills;
- Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative energy and climate policy analyses;
- Experience working in a nonprofit or project-based environment is a plus;
- Excellent English written and verbal skills. Additional languages are an asset;
- Willingness to travel.
OUR OFFER
- Application Deadline: Open until position is filled;
- Starting date: As soon as possible;
- Location: Berlin, Germany;
- Terms: We are looking for a long-term collaboration. Currently, we can offer a two-year fixed-term contract, with the perspective of extension based on performance and funding.
Please apply with your CV, cover letter and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form. Please indicate your earliest start date and your salary expectations.
Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.
ABOUT US
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 to bring cutting-edge analysis to bear on the most pressing issue of our time – climate change. Our vibrant, international team is composed of 130 staff - half are based at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa, Australia & Pacific, the Caribbean, South Asia and North America.
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