The successful candidate should have the following competencies:

• Excellent engagement skills with a wide range of stakeholders, at high level international and national platforms.
• Ability to critically review policy documents, supporting studies, and research.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• A demonstrated capacity for policy advisory and or public affairs work, based on a rigorous approach, and an innovative and creative communications ability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven organizational and time management skills, including managing a complex and varied workload.

The responsibilities as the senior Programme Associate entail the following:

• Regularly follow and update the institution on matters related to global climate policy and governance.
• External stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Liaison with stakeholders at the international levels and in various climate-related platforms.
• Convene high-level at international platforms.
• Reporting and analysis on climate policy:
• Support preparation of/develop high-quality policy briefs, policy submissions, white papers, etc.
• Develop communication materials and engage in strategic communication to build stakeholder engagement.
• Any other related assignments as may be entrusted by the reporting authority.

• Environment and Public Policy, Environmental Law and Governance, Political Science, International Relations, or any other relevant discipline.
• Relevant work experience of 7-8 years is required.
• Experience working on climate change policy issues in a reputed think tank or government organization is highly desirable. Strong track record of engagement in major global policy processes (such as United Nations, multilateral development banks or G7/G20 initiatives) will be considered as a plus.