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ClimateWorks is a new global philanthropic network organized to win the battle against climate change.
Its goal is to ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2o C – a threshold many scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. ClimateWorks’ method is to work in the top-emitting nations to build low-carbon energy policies and to reduce the rate of deforestation in the world’s largest, most threatened tropical forests.
To carry out its goals, ClimateWorks will develop a network of institutions with two broad archetypes: Regional Climate Foundations and Best Practice Networks. The Regional Foundations will drive campaign-style grant making steeped in the local context and politics, like the existing Energy Foundation and China Sustainable Energy Program, in each of our priority countries/regions – U.S., Europe, China, India, and Latin America.

The Best Practice Networks (BPNs) are to be vehicles for collecting, developing and distributing sector-specific best practice information and assistance to key decision makers globally, with an emphasis on our priority countries/regions. Up to ten BPNs are envisioned in total, including: vehicle and fuel standards; transportation and urban systems; building codes; appliance standards; utility reform; industrial efficiency; and, carbon capture and storage.

ClimateWorks seeks two highly skilled and motivated Program Officers in the areas of Energy Efficiency and Transportation to provide institutional development and sector-based strategy support for the ClimateWorks Network. The Energy Efficiency Program Officer will focus on design and implementation of building codes, appliance standards and utility reform to incentivize demand-side management. The Transportation Program Officer will focus on design and implementation of vehicle efficiency standards and low carbon fuel standards, and the design of transportation and urban systems which aid mobility while reducing car use.

These Program Officers will provide support to the ClimateWorks sector-based Best Practice Networks as well as the Program Officers focused on these sectors residing at the ClimateWorks Regional Foundations.
Most immediately, the Program Officers will help build new or expand existing institutions to serve as the Best Practice Networks including the development of strategic plans, operational plans, staff and governance plans and mechanisms which increase the organizations access to and impact in influencing key decision-makers. Over time, the Program Officers will provide support to the entire network on these topics, helping to develop and refine sector-based strategies and research, convene key decision-makers to increase the understanding of and commitment to implementing energy and transportation policies, and facilitate exchange between internal and external groups to uncover and address new issues within the sectors.

-Primary Duties and Responsibilities

More specifically, the Program Officer will:
Work with external organizations and/or experts to develop or establish institutions to serve as ClimateWorks’ Best Practice Networks, including the development of strategic and operational plans, hiring of staff, establishing Boards of Directors, setting up new offices, establishing partnerships with other relevant organizations, and providing outreach to the decision-makers these Networks will be looking to influence;
Oversee a grant portfolio and budget (approximately $10 million to start) for the Best Practice Networks to accomplish targeted policy goals, as well as providing guidance to and monitoring of the portfolio of grants managed by the Regional Climate Foundations;
Solicit, review, and recommend strategic plans for funding;
Write dockets for board consideration;
Monitor the impact of individual grants;
Maintain relationships with the ClimateWorks Network, grantees, other funders, and other experts and leaders in the field;
Initiate strategy calls and meetings as needed;
Engage directly in the field as needed; and,
Help prepare compelling proposals and reports for the ClimateWorks Foundation’s funding partners and broader stakeholders.

-Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
A deep commitment to the mission and values of the ClimateWorks Foundation.
Extensive experience in building new institutions or programs, including the development of strategic and operational plans, hiring staff and developing Boards of Directors, and building organizational partnerships.
At least five to seven years’ experience in the fields of energy or transportation policy, either in policy development or execution.
Comfort with qualitative and quantitative energy and transportation policy analysis.
A strong track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
Experience in working or living abroad, particularly in developing countries.
An insightful, independent analytic mind.
Strong facilitation, convening and negotiation skills.
Experience negotiating with government officials or business leaders.
Experience creating collaboration among networks of organizations or companies.
Proven ability to initiate and manage projects.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work well in a team; enthusiastic personality; sense of humor.
Willingness to travel.
Multilingual preferred.
Masters or other advanced degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
The expected start date for this position is in August 2008. The position will be located in San Francisco, California. ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Melissa B. Clack
Search Coordinator
Email: ClimateWorksPO@ceaconsulting.com
Please specify your interest in either the Energy Efficiency or Transportation position. Please also let us know where you where you learned of this posting.
No phone calls, please.
ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Economist/Policy Analyst

Reference: 2740

Grade: A3

Please apply before midnight, Paris time, on: 28/06/2008

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation. The IEA operates as an autonomous agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 30 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalising world economy, as well as to exploit its opportunities.

FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT OF THREE TO FIVE YEARS

We are looking for a Desk Officer who will prepare and conduct regular reviews of national energy policies for IEA Member countries. The position is located in the Country Studies Division of the IEA's Long-term Co-operation and Policy Analysis Office and the selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of Division.

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Job Duties

1. Overview

• The Desk Officer manages nearly all aspects of the IEA's reviews of the energy policies of the IEA's 27 Member countries. Desk officers may also be involved in reviews offered to Non-member countries. Each desk officer manages about two in-depth reviews per year, and the reviews cover all policies relating to energy, including energy markets, the environment, energy efficiency, supply and demand. The reports consist of factual background and analysis, critiques of existing policies and recommendations to the governments for improvements. These reports provide both technical information to experienced policy makers and stakeholders and general information and analysis for non-experts and are published as books by the IEA. The Desk Officer also provides on-going policy analysis for assigned countries and performs other duties as necessary.

2. Analysis and drafting

• Draft most chapters of the report, which include general explanations, quantitative and qualitative analysis, critiques and evaluations.

• Write speeches for the IEA Executive Director and press releases for press conferences.

• Monitor, on a continuing basis, all developments relating to energy matters in the countries assigned.

• Participate in the preparation and writing of an annual general report on the status of all Member countries' energy and environmental policies based on the findings of the individual country reviews and additional information as needed.

• Monitor and analyse cross-cutting activities (including developments in Non-Member countries) and assist in the formulation of national and international policy proposals to facilitate the achievement of agreed IEA energy policy goals.

• Contribute to the work of other IEA divisions where it covers specific aspects of the assigned countries.

• Prepare all policy briefing materials for country review visits.

3. Liaison and outreach

• Establish and maintain good contacts with national delegations to the OECD, with administrations of Member countries and major Non-member countries, energy industry representatives and other energy interests.

• Work closely with other IEA staff and country administrations during the preparation, drafting, printing and release stages of the review, and with the office of the IEA Executive Director in the preparation of the press conference that launches the review.

• Manage and support the expert teams conducting in-depth reviews of the IEA Member countries before, during and after the review (these teams include both IEA staff and outside experts).

• Manage and participate in team visits to countries under review. Schedule and co-ordinate meetings with government and industry in these countries to cover all aspects of their energy sector.

• Manage logistics and travel co-ordination for country reviews and serve as contact point for team members.

• Travel with the Executive Director to press conferences that launch country reviews and provide policy guidance and support during discussions with government officials and the press.

4. Other

• Perform a number of general tasks in the country review process, in particular preparation of questionnaires to be completed by national administrations for the review of specific energy policy areas or for examination of the overall energy policy, handling of statistical questions and advising on scheduling and composition of review teams.

• Participate in specific projects of the Office as required.

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Qualifications: education, experience, communication and languages

1. Education, experience and skills

• A University degree in energy economics or in a relevant discipline. Post-graduate qualifications would be an advantage.

• Three to five years' energy and energy policy experience either in government, an international organisation or the private sector.

• Expertise in one or more energy sectors (e.g. electricity, fossil fuels, energy efficiency and/or renewables) or broad energy knowledge. Facility and interest in working in all energy sectors.

2. Key competencies

• Excellent writing ability, both for long technical and analytical reports and short memos.

• Competency in co-ordination among government agencies and various interest groups.

• Very good ability to handle and analyse statistics.

• Capacity to work individually and in a team, as well as under pressure and on long-term projects.

• Experience managing diverse teams would be an advantage, including both managing logistics and building consensus.

• Very good command of Microsoft Office.

3. Communication and OECD official languages

• Ability to express thoughts clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and with those outside the Organisation.

• Excellent ability to write and speak in English. Good working knowledge of French and knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

NB. Short-listed candidates for this vacancy may be required to undergo a written exercise.

The appointment may initially be made at the level immediately below if the qualifications and professional experience of the selected candidate correspond to that level; in that case, the duties and responsibilities assigned to the post will be adjusted accordingly.

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At Pacific Gas and Electric Company, we recognize that our greatest asset is our employees. This is your opportunity to join our team and make your contributions in an industry that is rapidly changing, at a company that aspires to be an environmental leader. We are seeking an Environmental Policy Associate for our Environmental Policy team in San Francisco.

The Environmental Policy team, which is part of the Corporate Environmental and Federal Affairs department, is responsible for positioning PG&E as a leader on a wide range of environmental issues. The group is responsible for, among other things, developing and implementing PG&E positions on a broad range of state and national environmental policy issues and serving as a liaison with external environmental constituencies.

Position Summary

Support PG&E's commitment to environmental leadership by working collaboratively to identify emerging environmental issues and develop creative strategies to address them. Work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team to measure and communicate PG&E's environmental performance and help make PG&E an industry leader.

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to
work on biodiversity protection issues in and affecting Alaska and the
Arctic. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to
protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy,
education, and environmental law.

Particular emphasis of the Staff Scientist position will be advocating for
the protection of vulnerable Arctic and sub-Arctic species such as seabirds,
polar bears and other ice-dependent marine mammals in the face of global
warming, offshore oil and gas development, industrial fishing, shipping and
other emerging threats. The Staff Scientist will work closely with the
Center's climate and oceans programs in developing and implementing actions
and strategies focused on both reducing the Arctic melt and on adapting
wildlife management to the changing conditions of a warming Arctic.

Requirements for the position include an advanced degree in a relevant
scientific field, excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, a
demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, an ability to work with
lawyers and other staff members as part of an effective team, and a strong
work ethic. Familiarity with natural resource management and wildlife law
desired.

The Staff Scientist will be responsible for engaging in policy advocacy,
interacting with local, state, and federal agencies, scientists, other
environmental organizations and the public, drafting reports, comments,
petitions and webtext, and doing media outreach. Frequent travel required.

Salary for the Staff Scientist position is commensurate with other
non-profit organizations and includes an excellent vacation and benefits
package.

Location for the Staff Scientist position is Anchorage, Alaska.

Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample via email
(no paper) to alaska@biologicaldiversity.org "Attn: Staff Scientist".
Position open until filled. No telephone calls please. Only candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to
work as part of our Public Lands Program. The Center is a national
non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild
places through science, policy, education, and environmental law. The
Center’s Public Lands Program works to ensure that America’s public lands
are protected, restored, and managed for the maximum benefit to our nation’s
wildlife and ecosystems.

The Staff Scientist will play a leading role in developing the Center’s
approach to managing public lands in a changing climate. The position is
focused on ensuring that public lands are managed to optimize carbon storage
and biodiversity protection and will involve scientific analyses, public
policy advocacy, and education and outreach.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct rigorous scientific analyses on public land management and
climate change, including: 1) identifying opportunities to increase carbon
storage and reduce emissions by improving public land management; 2)
analyzing options to help species survive a changing climate through better
land management; and 3) documenting the connection between biodiversity
protection and carbon storage.
* Develop policy recommendations for managing public lands to optimize
carbon storage and biodiversity protection;
* Produce scientific and policy reports that highlight the Center’s
positions regarding public land management;
* Undertake outreach to selected constituent groups to build support
for improved management of public lands;
* Conduct policy advocacy within Congress, the California State
Legislature, and state and federal land management and regulatory agencies;
and
* Conduct public education and media outreach.

Desired qualifications:

* Ability to develop and implement rigorous analyses on the
implications for carbon and biodiversity of federal land management;
* Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills;
* Familiarity with federal land-use laws and climate change science
and politics;
* Experience in designing and implementing efforts to reform federal
land management;
* PhD or equivalent experience; and
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.

Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other non-profit
organizations. Position includes an excellent vacation and benefits
package. Located in Sacramento or San Francisco.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, references, and writing sample via email
to publiclandsscientist@biologicaldiversity.org. Only candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted. Position open until filled.

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Climate Program
Associate to work as part of our Climate Program. The Center is a national
non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild
places through science, policy, education, and environmental law.

The Center's Climate Program works to protect endangered species and
ecosystems by reducing greenhouse gas pollution and improving management for
species most threatened by the climate crisis. The program has initiated a
number of cases to enforce existing state and federal laws that already
address global warming, as well as implementing administrative projects to
protect species most at risk, including petitions to list species such as
the polar bear, penguins, and reef-building corals under the Endangered
Species Act due to global warming.

The Climate Program Associate will be responsible for providing
administrative and program support to the Climate Program Director, as well
as drafting a wide range of climate related communications and interacting
with the media, local, state, and federal agencies, other environmental
organizations and the public. Some travel required.