QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international affairs, conservation science, or a development-related field.
• 7 or more years of direct experience in developing and managing non-profit public policy initiatives in the climate space, ideally REDD+, nesting, and carbon market policies.
• Established relationships in the climate change policy community.
• Excellent understanding of the overall policy engagement environment, including understanding of policy processes and strategy for influencing them.
• Demonstrated track record of effective partnership building. Proven ability to engage external partners and stakeholders in governments, bilateral and multilateral institutions, development organizations, and NGOs.
• Strong organization, project management, and prioritization skills. Ability to meet deadlines and manage time and diverse activities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including with remote teams. Experienced and confident at high-level meetings, panels, conferences, workshops, events, and presentations.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills (English). Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a diverse audience.
• Fluency in a second language would be beneficial (Japanese, Khmer, Spanish, French, Portuguese).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced work team environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple duties and adapting to changing priorities.
• Service focus. Courteous, tactful, and proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work under general supervision and take initiative to solve problems under supervisor’s direction.
• Familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.