Senior Policy Advisor – Trade, Climate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Conduct economic research regarding the competitiveness effects of climate policy decisions in Indonesia, Viet Nam, and the Philippines.

• Collaborate with industry and government to evaluate and address border carbon adjustment policies.

• Engage with industry and labor representatives on the competitiveness effects of climate policies both domestically and internationally.

• Formulate trade and climate policy recommendations in partnership with stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the IISD Energy and Fiscal Policy teams, as well as project management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation teams.

• Identify challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues related to trade and climate policy in Southeast Asia.

• Establish and implement strategic partnerships with academic institutions, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society.

• Lead economic research initiatives and convert modeling outputs into accessible language.

• Generate reports, policy briefs, and technical guidance documents.

• Present research findings and policy recommendations, addressing inquiries on complex subjects.

• Work alongside communications professionals on messaging and media engagement, including social media platforms.

• Oversee activities, outputs, research programs, risk management, results measurement, and reporting.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government and non-governmental partners.

• Build a network of contacts in trade and climate policy through professional forums, regional conferences, and industry and civil society associations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent in economics, environmental economics, or a related field.

• Proficiency in analyzing data and modeling results.

• 4 to 7 years of professional experience in policy development and implementation.

• Proven understanding of policy processes.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to simplify complex topics for easier understanding.

• Familiarity with trade policy, including tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and associated measures.

• Experience working with representatives from private industry, particularly in sectors like steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals, or other heavy industries.

• Insight into key trade policy challenges affecting heavy industrial sectors.

• Ability to communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Willingness to undertake frequent international travel.

• Competence to work efficiently in a remote, asynchronous team with minimal supervision.

• Candidates must possess appropriate work authorization in their country of residence, without IISD sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote and asynchronous work arrangement.

• Potential for contractual extension after one year.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the recruitment process.

• Commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.

• Opportunity to engage in sustainable development, trade, and climate policy initiatives with governments and international stakeholders.