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CLIMATE POLICY OFFICER

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About Independent Diplomat

Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non-profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. ID provides confidential advice and practical assistance in diplomatic strategy and technique to governments, political groups, international organisations and NGOs. We work to amplify the voices of those who have most at stake in diplomatic processes. Our work thus promotes greater inclusiveness in diplomacy, and contributes to more just and sustainable solutions to international problems and conflict.

Staffed by former diplomats and international lawyers, ID currently has offices in New York, Brussels, London and Juba. For more, see http://www.independentdiplomat.org.

Position Description and Responsibilities

ID is seeking to hire an international climate change policy officer on a full-time basis for one year from October 2011, with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in ID’s provision of diplomatic, legal and technical advice and assistance to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and other small island developing states on the negotiation of a post-2012 climate change agreement and related international policy issues. More information is available at http://www.independentdiplomat.org/our-work/rmi-/-climate-change.

The position is preferably based in New York, under the supervision of ID’s Director for UN, Climate Change & Natural Resources. Remuneration is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Key responsibilities for the position include the following:

  • research and preparation of negotiation briefing materials and proposals;
  • liaison with ID’s clients, in particular the New York-based diplomatic missions of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and other members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS);
  • accompanying and providing support to the Director and client delegations at UNFCCC negotiation sessions;
  • close monitoring of media on international climate change and energy policy developments; and
  • preparation of project funding proposals and associated reporting.


Qualifications

Qualifications

Applicants should have a close familiarity with international climate change policy, including the current state of play in negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and an in-depth understanding of the various legal and technical aspects of the negotiations, including the Bali Action Plan, implementation of the Cancún Agreements and the negotiation of a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol. The successful applicant will have first-rate research and writing skills, and will have the ability to work quickly, independently and to tight deadlines, particularly in the fast-paced international climate negotiations.

A strong background and some relevant work experience in climate change and/or environmental law is essential. Familiarity with international diplomacy, multilateral negotiations and the workings of the United Nations would be an advantage, as would a Masters degree in a relevant field. Ability to travel to participate in climate change meetings and negotiations is required.


Contact Details

Telephone:
212 594 8295
Email:
info@independentdiplomat.org

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