DESCRIPTION

 

CCAP's mission is to support every step of climate action, from ambition to implementation. A recognized world leader in climate policy and action, CCAP creates innovative, replicable climate solutions, strengthens capacities, and promotes best practices across the local, national, and international levels to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, climate resilient future. CCAP is a nongovernmental nonprofit based in Washington DC with offices in Latin America, Canada, and Europe.

CCAP is a collegial, non-hierarchical organization known for its emphasis on cutting edge analyses, productive policy dialogues, and on-the-ground delivery of transformative policy programs and projects. This is a unique opportunity for the right person to make a significant contribution to achieving pragmatic and effective policy change in a variety of policy environments around the world.

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POSITION 

CCAP is seeking a proactive, creative policy thinker with outstanding analytic ability, well developed people skills, and experience supporting the design and/or implementation of carbon markets and market-based projects. The (Sr.) Associate will be responsible for analysis and outreach on projects related to market-based instruments, including pilot programs and capacity building in developing countries. S/he will also contribute to CCAP’s thought leadership on climate policy in international forums, such as the UNFCCC.

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• Undertaking technical, economic and policy analyses to support the development of win-win pilot cooperative approaches and other carbon market activities, in coordination with country partners;

• Helping to research and write CCAP’s positions on international carbon markets, including related to rules and guidelines and best practices for Article 6;

• Conducting research and analysis on best practices to support the development and implementation of ambitious Article 6 pilot projects in support of Nationally Determined Contributions and long-term strategies;

• Preparing high-quality deliverables such as quantitative analyses, case studies, policy reports, memos, blog posts etc. with guidance or supervision from senior policy staff/project managers;

• Proactively liaising with outside consultants, experts, policymakers, international negotiators and other stakeholders on various assignments;

• Preparing presentations and conference materials and helping with general preparation for workshops, dialogues and other events;

• Representing CCAP and presenting CCAP’s papers at international conferences; and

• Supporting fundraising, communications and strategic planning for the carbon market programs.

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Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience conducting technical, economic and policy analyses to support carbon markets and/or market-based projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gases at a sector scale. S/he will have experience assessing barriers to sector transformation and the role carbon markets can play in overcoming those barriers. In addition, s/he will have an in-depth understanding of current international climate and carbon market policy issues as well as strong analytic and communication skills. Qualified candidates should possess the following attributes and experiences:

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• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience at Policy Associate level and at least 8 years of demonstrated experience at Sr. Policy Associate level, conducting technical, economic and policy analyses to inform climate change policy;

• Master’s degree in public policy, environmental economics, business, finance or related field;

• Proven ability to engage with officials from governments and the private sector;

• In-depth knowledge of current international climate policy issues, especially Article 6 of the Paris Agreement;

• Superior quantitative skills, oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to write for both policy and technical audiences;

• Fluency or working proficiency in Spanish;

• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time (once international travel safely resumes);

• Highly organized and attention to detail

• The flexibility and proven ability to be a team player in a collaborative environment; and

• Strong people skills including a sense of humor, adaptability, humility and creativity.

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APPLY

Applications, including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word or PDF format), and one writing sample (containing quantitative or technical analysis) should be sent to: development@ccap.org. Please type “Carbon Markets Policy Associate” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e- mail.

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