Job opening: Bretton Woods Project seeks Environment Project Officer (closed)
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BWP is now accepting applications for the new role of Environment Project Officer, which will support the Project’s advocacy and research on the Bretton Woods Institutions’ climate-related policies.
The Bretton Woods Project (BWP) seeks a committed climate justice advocate to work under the supervision of BWP’s Environment Project Manager to support the Project’s World Bank-focused environment and climate advocacy, including through conducting new research on World Bank climate and energy policies, and to play a supporting role on the Project’s climate advocacy on the International Monetary Fund, including through assisting in the development of a campaign to reform IMF Special Drawing Rights to better serve developing countries’ climate and development financing needs.
BWP is hosted by ActionAid UK. To apply, please visit ActionAid UK’s website. The deadline to apply for this position is 3 September 2023.
This role entails supporting the development of advocacy strategies, representing BWP in advocacy with senior officials and engagements with civil society communities, and producing high-quality research outputs. The position also involves monitoring key developments at the World Bank and IMF, contributing to joint BWP outputs such as the Observer and Dispatch, and to the institutional strengthening of BWP.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with the following experience:
· Understanding of climate policy and climate finance issues
· Familiarity with current international climate justice policy debates, particularly as they relate to international development policy
· Proven experience of producing high‐quality, timely research
· Experience writing articles, policy briefings, reports and background briefs in a variety of styles for different audiences
· Undergraduate degree or higher in climate change, development or economics-related university course or relevant equivalent experience
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Further details can be found on the ActionAid UK website.