Climate Research and Policy Officer
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Climate Research and Policy Officer
£41,579 p/a + benefits
London SW1, Pall Mall
Closing date: 24 September 2024, 1700hrs BST
We have an outstanding opportunity in our Climate Change Section for a Climate Research and Policy Officer.
The Climate Change Section focuses on strengthening the resilience of Commonwealth countries to the negative impacts of climate change. The Climate Research and Policy Officer will be responsible for programming implementation involving technical analysis and policy development, and supporting capacity development services pertaining to Climate Change.
The successful candidate will be required to provide technical and analytical support to the Commonwealth Climate Change Programme; contribute towards, coordinate and in select cases lead the development and provision of appropriate technical assistance support; contribute to provision of policy advice to member states; undertake research and analysis for policy briefs and contribute towards project proposals; contribute towards preparation of various written outputs; provide support for development and organisation of expert meetings and policy dialogues; and contribute to knowledge management including generation and dissemination. You will also contribute to the enhancement of the Commonwealth Secretariat's visibility and raise public awareness of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s work at national, regional and international scale.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need a first degree in Climate Change, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, International Development or a closely related field. You will need at least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change, climate finance and environment related issues in the context of a government, regional and international institutions. You will also need experience supporting technical assistance programmes, conducting research, analysis, policy development and resource mobilisation; strong writing skills; and strong technical and science-based understanding of the linkages between environment, climate change and development. Experience engaging and working with a range of stakeholders, the ability to take initiative and ownership and proactively work independently, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required. Please refer to the job description for full details.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country as well as have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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