Responsibilities:
- Negotiate on behalf of the United States in international climate change negotiations.
- Help formulate and implement U.S. government policy on international climate change and related issues, particularly with respect to market‐based approaches and use of market mechanisms.
- Support interagency preparations for international climate change and related negotiations.
- Draft memos, speeches, and communications documents to advance U.S. climate policy and strategy.
- Develop proposals for shaping international and bilateral climate programs; help ensure that the use of funds advances U.S. policies and objectives.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Outstanding interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Strong international negotiations and strategic planning skills.
- Experience with climate issues, particularly with market‐based approaches and market mechanisms.
- Exceptional written communications skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling documents under time pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to reliably deliver on multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Academic background and experience in public policy, economics, law, the environment or related field.
- Strong team player who is eager to help resolve difficult situations as they emerge.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of actors, including policymakers, representatives of other governments, business and the non‐governmental community.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
The ideal candidate would: