Policy Advisor – Fossil Fuel Transition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Lead research and analysis focused on policies related to fossil fuel transitions, public financial flows, macroeconomic and fiscal risks, subsidies, energy security, and economic diversification.

• Convert evidence into actionable strategies for decision-makers.

• Design and oversee assigned workstreams and deliverables, including workplans, responsibilities, quality controls, and milestones.

• Coordinate with partners and assist in reporting and budget management alongside financial project managers.

• Establish trustworthy relationships with government representatives, knowledge organizations, civil society networks, and intergovernmental entities.

• Tailor policy support to the specific needs of countries and the evidence available.

• Mentor junior colleagues through task briefs, constructive feedback, peer reviews, and hands-on learning experiences.

• Contribute to targeted funding proposals and partner engagement efforts.

• Collaborate with IISD Communications to translate research findings into clear and practical messages and products.

• Assist governments and partners in promoting a Paris-aligned, just, orderly, and equitable transition from fossil fuel production and consumption.

• Provide applied research, policy recommendations, and technical support for practical transition pathways in countries.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, public finance, development studies, public policy, natural resource management, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomic or fiscal policy, applied economic research, public finance, energy policy, or fossil fuel transitions.

• Strong strategic thinking skills and the capability to transform broad questions into specific outputs.

• A solid understanding of the economic and fiscal repercussions of energy transitions, particularly in countries reliant on fossil fuels.

• Experience engaging with government or public-policy stakeholders, ideally in emerging or developing economies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise policy notes or proposals for non-specialist audiences.

• Demonstrated project management experience in international, multi-partner environments.

• Experience in offering constructive feedback, reviewing the work of colleagues, or mentoring less experienced team members.

• A proactive and accountable working style with dependable follow-through.

• Resourceful and sound judgment in relation to data and methodologies.

• A collaborative and respectful approach, considering diverse cultures and professional viewpoints.

• Excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

• Must have appropriate work authorization in the country of residence without IISD sponsorship.

• Applications must be submitted in English.

• Desirable: a relevant master’s or PhD degree.

• Desirable: experience in fundraising or successful proposal development.

• Desirable: practical experience in fossil fuel subsidy reform, public financial flows, economic diversification, transition planning, or providing technical assistance to governments.

• Desirable: experience with quantitative economic or energy sector data or overseeing specialized analytical work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the recruitment process.

• 80%–100% full-time-equivalent staff position under an Employer of Record model.

• Potential for contract extension.

• Opportunities to take on increased responsibility and assist in the development of colleagues.

• Collaborative work environment across various disciplines and time zones.

• Opportunities for international travel.