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    Research Analyst, Raising National Climate Ambition, World Resource Institute - Washington, United States - Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange

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    Research Analyst, Raising National Climate Ambition, World Resource Institute


    Organization/Grantor:
    World Resource Institute

    Position/Title/Fund:
    Research Analyst, Raising National Climate Ambition

    Type/Term:
    Full-time, Permanent


    Location:
    Washington, D.C.


    Salary:
    $57,000-$65,000 annually


    Description:
    This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in the WRI Washington DC office.

    Existingwork authorization is required at the time of application submission; WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

    WRI's Climate Program helps businesses, policymakers and civil society at the local, national and international levels advance the deep structural shifts necessary to address climate change.

    We focus on ensuring near-term decisions align with our long-term temperature goals so all people can benefit from a safer world and thriving economies.

    Since 2015, WRI's Climate Program has worked with partners to scale up national ambition toward the achievement of the Paris Agreement goals, with a specific focus on enhancing nationally determined contributions (NDCs) (national plans up to 2030) and developing long-term strategies (national plans up to WRI's Climate Program continues to assist and encourage countries to increase their ambition through enhanced NDCs and long-term strategies.

    This will contribute to the global Paris Agreement effort and the achievement of related 2030 Sustainable Development Goal outcomes.

    Reporting to theSeniorAssociate, youwill support the research, analysis, project management, partner engagement, and outreach efforts in WRI's Climate Program, focused on raising national ambition, specifically on NDCs and long-term strategies.

    The work will primarily focus on actions taken in major emerging economies (Argentina, Brazil, India, and Indonesia)andother countries that play an outsized role in international forum.

    Youwill help improve understanding of national and global ambition for actions to address climate change, and use data and analysis to inform and influence national policymakersanddiverse set of international climate policy stakeholders.

    Youwill also support the project manager in tracking project deliverables and reporting to the funder.

    Youwill be supported by a team consisting of senior associates, research associates, project managers, and project coordinators all working together to deepen and evolve the understanding on national progress toward addressing climate change and contribute to analysis that has a meaningful impact on how countries enhance action.


    Responsibilities :

    Research andKnowledge(60%):
    Assist with qualitative and quantitative analysis
    Conduct desk research and literature reviews
    Assist with and/or co-authoring reports, briefs, and dataproducts
    Assist with and/or co-authoring blog posts and other communicationdocuments
    Present at internal meetings
    Review knowledge products written by otherresearchers

    Engagement andProjectManagement (40%):
    Coordinateinternal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities
    Liaisewith external partners and WRI colleagues across programs andcountries
    Support day-to-day project management tasks including notetaking, drafting summaries, internal document management, and collecting information from partners on their activities
    Track project deliverables under the supervision of a project manager
    Draft reports and project updates to funders
    Work with engagement and communications staff to support updates to the project website, drafting articles and infographics and reviewing social media content
    Respond to internal and external requests for information

    Qualifications :

    Education:
    You have abachelor's degree in environmental policy, Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Public Policy, or related field

    Experience:
    Youhavea minimum of2 yearsof relevant full-time work experience in related role and subject matter
    Familiarity with national and international climate change and energy policies
    Knowledge of the UNFCCC negotiating process a plus
    Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
    Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven professional environment
    Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research and writing skills
    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and literature research
    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues.
    Flexibility to travel

    Languages:
    Written and spoken proficiency in English

    Requirements:
    Existing work authorization isrequired where this position.
    WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization


    How to Apply:
    You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. Please submit a resume with cover letter.

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