Climate & Energy Policy Analyst (X2)

CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY ANALYSTS (x2)

About Climate Analytics

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute engaged around the world in driving and supporting climate action aligned to the 1.5°C warming limit.

We connect science and policy to empower vulnerable countries in international climate negotiations and inform national planning with targeted research, analysis and support.

Our international team of 130 experts and support staff work from our headquarters in Berlin and our regional offices in Africa, Australia and the Pacific, the Caribbean, North America and South Asia.

About the Australia Pacific Office

Established in 2017, Climate Analytics Australia Pacific based in Perth develops emissions reductions benchmarks and mitigation strategies aligned to the 1.5˚C warming limit. The team is also engaged in a variety of projects on loss and damage and climate adaptation. 

The office works closely with our longstanding partners in Australia, the Pacific, and in East and Southeast Asia. Our analyses are designed to inform a wide variety of stakeholders, including civil society, government, media and industry.

Working in close collaboration with other Climate Analytics’ offices and global teams, our international and diverse Australia-Pacific Office team currently has seven staff members and several associates in the broader region. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking two Climate and Energy Policy Analysts to support our work on climate mitigation and 1.5°C aligned decarbonisation strategies. 

Your Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Australia Pacific Office Director, with a focus on in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of energy and climate policy in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries.
• Drafting reports and analyses of climate and Energy Policy issues in Australia and Asia-Pacific countries, including responses to media and stakeholder requests.
• Tracking, analysing and assessing climate and Energy Policy and data for Australia (national and state based), and Asia-Pacific countries and fossil fuel-intensive projects within Australia and the region, including greenhouse gas and energy statistics and projections.
• Collecting and analysing energy market data research in Australia, and Asia-Pacific countries.
• Analysing interlinkages between climate and Energy Policy.
• Using and developing further energy system modelling tools to develop 1.5°C aligned country and regional level decarbonisation pathways.
• Analysing policy implications from energy system data and modelling and data analysis.
• Supporting development of energy system models by providing relevant data and context.
• Researching best practice climate policy and developing policy recommendations
• Supporting the development of proposals. 

Your Profile

Essential criteria

• Master’s degree in climate economics, climate policy, energy studies, or related field. Comparable experience will be considered. 
• Minimum of four years of experience in climate mitigation policy research.
• Excellent quantitative skills; and in particular high-level Excel skills.
• Foundational understanding of energy system modelling and scenario analysis.
• Knowledge/experience of energy systems modelling including use of tools such as such as LEAP.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated team-player with the ability to work independently.
• Our working language is English, therefore excellent English writing and verbal skills are necessary
• You must be eligible to obtain the rights to work in Australia.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with developing countries.
• Experience working with China.
• Knowledge and experience in climate change and Energy Policy in the Australia and Asia-Pacific country context. 

We offer

• A job with purpose. With us you will work in a team of highly engaged people and with your skills you can make a positive contribution to our work in the field of climate change mitigation, adaptation and Loss & Damage.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team and welcome your application regardless of your gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes you unique.
• We are working in a positive and inspiring working atmosphere with an international team.
• 29 days paid annual leave for each year worked 
• Ten days of paid personal/carer’s leave for each year of service
• After twelve months of employment, you will be entitled to three months of paid parental leave at full pay from the company, in addition to the maternity & parental leave entitlements of the National Employment Standards.
• You will be entitled to long service leave in accordance with the legislative requirements in Western Australia.
• Flexible work environment.
• You will be based in an office in the heart of Fremantle, within walking distance to the beach. 

Conditions

Application Deadline:  10 May 2024

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: Perth office in Fremantle, Western Australia

Terms:

We are looking for long-term collaboration. 

Currently we can offer an 18 months contract with possibility of extension.     

Full-time employment preferred. Part-time can also be considered.      

Salary based upon experience ranging from $87,688 AUD to $115,324 AUD + super. 

For further information send your questions via email to **********@climateanalytics.org. 

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.