Researcher, German Climate foreign Policy, Berlin

Researcher, German Climate foreign policy, Berlin

E3G is looking for a researcher to join its Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics team. The role based in E3G’s Berlin office.  The candidate will support the team’s work on German climate foreign policy.

Background

E3G is an independent European climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

E3G builds cross-sectoral coalitions to achieve carefully defined outcomes, chosen for their capacity to leverage change. We work closely with likeminded partners in government, politics, business, civil society, science, the media, public interest foundations and elsewhere.

E3G operates around the world with offices in Berlin, Brussels, London and Washington. D.C. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G is looking for a Researcher to join its growing climate diplomacy team. A recognised global leader in innovative diplomacy, E3G is increasing its capacity to respond to the challenge of deepening global climate cooperation at a time of increasing international tension and fragmentation.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will work as a researcher for the Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics team which provides key political insights on international climate policy to crucial decision makers. The candidate will support E3G’s research that looks at German climate diplomacy and the intersection of climate and foreign policy.

The candidate will report to the Programme Lead in the Germany and EU Climate Diplomacy team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare clear, accessible research and analysis to inform policy briefings, reports and presentations regarding international climate politics, particularly in the context of Germany and potentially the EU.
• Support running a dedicated tracker on German and international climate developments.
• Prepare clear, accessible research and analysis outputs to inform strategies, communications, reports and presentations for internal and external use.
• Support preparations and running of workshops and meetings internally and with external partners from the civil society, private sector and government.
• Provide administrative and organisational support, including note taking.
• International travel may be required from time to time.

Experience and Skills

We’re looking for a successful candidate who can demonstrate a range of qualifications, competencies and experience to fit the role, including:

• A high-quality degree and ideally a post graduate qualification in a relevant area (e.g. climate change, international relations, economics, politics, development, international trade)
• Research experience in a professional or academic setting on international climate policy, foreign policy, trade, geopolitics, energy or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical and thinking skills with intellectual curiosity and creativity and proficiency working with complex information.
• Supportive, collaborative and open colleague and team player.
• Well organised and focused on delivering desired outputs, results and outcomes.
• Adept at presenting clear, accessible analysis in written form and presenting ideas clearly and credibly with colleagues.
• A good basic understanding of Germany's international climate policy is desirable. Knowledge of EU climate policy is an asset.
• Native/bilingual German and very good English language skills.

More detail about the role and the person specification will be explored during the interview process.

How to apply

Please email your application in English

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages.
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

The candidate must have the right to work in Germany.

The deadline for applications is 15 March.

We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.