Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of primary and secondary research on trade and sustainable development policy issues and write reports and other policy documents for the program
Organize meetings, webinars, and other events, including developing concepts to advance the program’s work, identifying and briefing speakers, identifying participants, developing agendas, and producing meeting reports
Ensure that information about activities and events is collected and kept for monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting purposes
Support fundraising efforts by contributing to funding proposals and business development materials, as well as to funder reporting
Establish and actively maintain a network of partners and contacts, including among government missions to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, engaged in efforts related to climate change and trade policy
Work with the IISD Communications team to develop communications materials to communicate the work and its components to a broader audience
Represent projects and programs at forums, conferences, and public events
Collaborate with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects, leading working groups and managing consultants, as required
Keep up to date regarding emerging issues related to the program
Requirements
A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, economics, law, politics, international relations, development economics)
A track record of producing high-quality research and analysis in a short period of time and for different audiences
Ability to manage time and inputs to deliver research projects to a high standard, on time and within budget
At least 5 years of experience in a policy research environment (e.g., a think tank, university, government, intergovernmental organization, or civil society organization) conducting applied research and policy analysis
Knowledge of and experience working on trade policy issues
Experience working within government (or closely with government) in a policy support and/or advocacy role (desirable)
Experience with multistakeholder processes that include the private sector, parliamentarians, civil society organizations, research institutes, and/or intergovernmental organizations (desirable)
Fluency in English
Ability to work (write and present) in French and/or Spanish (desirable)
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Lead the delivery of primary and secondary research on trade and sustainable development policy issues and write reports and other policy documents for the program
Organize meetings, webinars, and other events, including developing concepts to advance the program’s work, identifying and briefing speakers, identifying participants, developing agendas, and producing meeting reports
Ensure that information about activities and events is collected and kept for monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting purposes
Support fundraising efforts by contributing to funding proposals and business development materials, as well as to funder reporting
Establish and actively maintain a network of partners and contacts, including among government missions to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, engaged in efforts related to climate change and trade policy
Work with the IISD Communications team to develop communications materials to communicate the work and its components to a broader audience
Represent projects and programs at forums, conferences, and public events
Collaborate with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects, leading working groups and managing consultants, as required
Keep up to date regarding emerging issues related to the program
Requirements
A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, economics, law, politics, international relations, development economics)
A track record of producing high-quality research and analysis in a short period of time and for different audiences
Ability to manage time and inputs to deliver research projects to a high standard, on time and within budget
At least 5 years of experience in a policy research environment (e.g., a think tank, university, government, intergovernmental organization, or civil society organization) conducting applied research and policy analysis
Knowledge of and experience working on trade policy issues
Experience working within government (or closely with government) in a policy support and/or advocacy role (desirable)
Experience with multistakeholder processes that include the private sector, parliamentarians, civil society organizations, research institutes, and/or intergovernmental organizations (desirable)
Fluency in English
Ability to work (write and present) in French and/or Spanish (desirable)
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Policy Advisor – Trade and Sustainable Development Arbeitgeber: Jobtailor
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