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Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition

LocationRemote, based in one of the following eligible Global South countries: Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda
SetupRemote
LevelSenior
Posted3d ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

IISD is hiring a remote Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition, based in one of the eligible Global South countries, to help governments and partners transition away from fossil fuels. Salary is commensurate with experience and location.

Role
Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition
Organization
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Location
Remote, based in one of the following eligible Global South countries: Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda
Work setup
Remote
Level
Senior
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience and location
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition, will work within the IISD Energy Program to help governments and partners advance a Paris-aligned, just, orderly and equitable transition away from fossil fuel production and consumption.

What you'll do

  • Leading policy-oriented research and analysis on fossil fuel transitions
  • Designing and managing assigned workstreams and outputs
  • Building trusted relationships with government counterparts
  • Supporting the development of more junior colleagues
  • Contributing to focused funding proposals and partner engagement
  • Working with IISD Communications to turn research into clear, useful messages

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, public finance, development studies, public policy, natural resource management or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong strategic thinking and project management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Experience engaging government or public-policy stakeholders
  • Experience in fossil fuel subsidy reform, public financial flows, economic diversification, transition planning or government-facing technical assistance

What you'll bring

Analytical rigourStrategic thinkingProject managementCommunicationEngagement with government or public-policy stakeholdersExperience in fossil fuel subsidy reform

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is remote, based in one of the eligible Global South countries: Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda.

What is the compensation?

Salary is commensurate with experience and location.

What are the key qualifications required?

The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, strong strategic thinking and project management, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience engaging government or public-policy stakeholders.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted through Bamboo HR and include a cover letter, CV, and IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional). Applications without a cover letter or CV will not be considered.

How to apply

Apply directly on International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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