Senior Policy Advisor

About Us

E3G is an independent 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.

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, we are on the frontier
of the climate landscape, tackling barriers and advancing solutions to a safe climate.

We are now looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Climate Diplomacy & Geopolitics
(CDG) division on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £54,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension contribution
• Cycle scheme
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
• Yearly process for remuneration review

This is a remarkable opportunity for a fluent Mandarin speaking policy or research professional
with expertise in geopolitical and great power dynamics to join our world-leading organisation.

In this influential role, you’ll have the chance to lead a dynamic team, driving forward
international climate diplomacy efforts, shaping critical policies and ensuring our planet is
habitable for the generations to come.

What’s more, you’ll receive all the support you need to advance your career in an environment
dedicated to addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges.

So, if you’re ready to leverage your expertise to advance ambitious climate goals on the
international stage, apply today and become a key player in shaping the future of the planet.

The Role

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will lead and shape our work to advance efforts related to
geopolitics and climate foreign policy.

With particular focus on the role of China and great power dynamics, you’ll lead a small
multi-location team, co-ordinating, producing and advancing diplomatic and geopolitical
knowledge. You will also support other thematic teams to develop diplomatic engagement
opportunities and drive climate outcomes in international forums.

You will build and maintain critical relationships, driving political analysis, research,
advocacy and communications initiatives to facilitate ambitious, effective climate policy
outcomes. You will also have particular focus on facilitating Paris-aligned climate policy
among the major powers.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide strategic insight and thought leadership on our diplomacy and geopolitics work
• Provide advice to international diplomatic actors, think tanks and civil society
• Lead policy discussions and build coalitions with key stakeholders

About You

To be considered as a Senior Policy Advisor, you will need:

• Relevant professional experience in policy or research roles within government, international
  institutions, civil society, think tanks, private sector or research institutes
• To have established networks in geopolitical and economies spaces at the relevant expert,
  diplomatic, civil society, and/or governmental levels
• Excellent strategic understanding of geopolitical and great power dynamics, China’s economic
  and foreign policy priorities and Chinese domestic politics
• Excellent written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and English language skills
• Great leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an
  international team
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, politics, international
  relations, environmental science or China studies)

The closing date for this role is the 18th August 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Climate Policy Advisor, International Relations Advisor,
Environmental Policy Specialist, or Global Climate Policy Manager.

Webrecruit and E3G are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly
committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for
employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe
that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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