Policy Associate, Cross-Regional Advocacy

Clean Air Task Force

6d•Remote

About The Position

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world. The Policy Associate, Cross-Regional Advocacy, will help drive CATF’s work to implement international partnerships and policies that advance the development, deployment, and diffusion of clean technologies and practices globally. The Associate will be responsible for research and thought leadership related to international technology and industrial development, technology and practice diffusion, and the intersection of geopolitics with climate action. The role will also include assisting with strategy for advocacy in international fora and working with CATF program teams to advance advocacy priorities at the interregional and multilateral levels.

Requirements

BSc/BA is required; 3+ years of professional experience in energy/climate policy or related field (MSc/MA or other advanced degree may be counted toward experience)
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
Interest in and ability to work with partners across regions and geographies
Strong collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Avid networker skilled at building trust with a wide range of stakeholders
Proven experience in energy and climate policy, international relations, and/or markets
Strong experience in policy research and writing, preferably toward advocacy
Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and helping others
Consistent follow-through, and a commitment to high-quality work
Passion for CATF’s mission

Responsibilities

Directly undertake, support, or oversee analytic work related to policy and market assessment on key global topics, including but not limited to: diffusion and trade, geopolitics, energy markets, infrastructure finance, and security.
Work with CATF’s regional advocacy teams in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa to advance international policy priorities—and incorporate these priorities into global strategies—including through policymaker engagement and education, as well as leveraging networks of relevant stakeholders from civil society/NGOs, the commercial sector, and other subject experts.
Evaluate policy opportunities and trends for CATF advocacy at the multilateral and interregional levels, and support advocacy strategy development and execution, in close partnership with Climate Policy Innovation Director.
Assist in both internal and external coordination of cross-regional advocacy team—including seeking and managing meetings with key stakeholders—and represent CATF with news media and in public fora. Develop blogs, reports, white papers, and other content.
Provide support to internal coordination of cross-regional work across programs and regions, planning for engagement and events with external partners, and fundraising efforts, including grant writing and funder communications.