Climate Policy Analyst*in (Corporate Net Zero Strategies)...

Einführung

NewClimate Institute is seeking an experienced climate policy analyst in Cologne or Berlin, to strengthen the team in our analysis of corporate climate action.

Aufgaben

Analysis of the transparency and integrity of companies’ net-zero strategies
Outreach to regulators and investors on the state of corporate climate action and key issues
Development of ideas for strengthening the global corporate climate accountability framework
Analysis of sector-specific decarbonisation pathways and 1.5°C-compatible benchmarks
Analysis of the role of carbon dioxide removals for achieving net-zero and net-negative GHG emissions
Analysis of the link between companies’ climate strategies and countries’ climate change mitigation plans
Quantitative analysis
Leading and contributing to research reports
Managing medium and larger-sized projects
Creating and maintaining networks
Giving presentations in various fora
Serving as the go-to-person for internal and external requests on the topic of corporate climate ambition

Voraussetzungen

Minimum 5 years work experience in the field of climate change policy
Master level university degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g. environmental sciences, physics, engineering, economics or political sciences)
Experience managing projects and teams, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity
Understanding of the climate policy landscape, both at a country specific and international level
Understanding of corporate governance and the various stakeholders involved in corporate decision making is also an advantage
High personal identification and persuasion on the topic
Knowledge of mitigation options in individual sectors (e.g. energy systems, buildings, transport, industry, forestry, agriculture) is an advantage
Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills; ability to express ideas succinctly both verbally and in writing
Fully proficient in English; any other language is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

Benefits

30 days of paid holiday
Public transport pass (“Deutschlandticket”)
Support for a private pension scheme
Health insurance and social security under the general German benefits scheme
Administrative support for visa applications for non-EU nationals in certain cases