Feb 6, 2013

Internship, Natural Resources Management and Environment Department/ Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture Programme, MICCA, FAO

Internship, Natural Resources Management and Environment Department/ Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture Programme, MICCA, FAO Job Vacancy Organization: Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture Programme (MICCA, FAO) Position: Internship - Natural Resources Management and Environment Department/ Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture Programme Duty Station: Rome (Lazio), Italy Deadline for Application: until suitable applicant is found Term: 3 months (extendable) Experience Requirements: Higher-education studies (+2 years); minimal work experience; experience in organizing events; communities of practice, social media and communication; peatlands, soil carbon, gender and climate change connections; IT skills Special Requirements: English language; other UN languages a plus Contact Name: Maria NUUTINEN Address: FAO Phone#: +39 06 570 53284 Email: maria.nuutinen@fao.org Links Job Announcement: http://www.fao.org/climatechange/micca

Research Assistant , Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program, IIASA

Research Assistant , Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program, IIASA Job Vacancy
Organization: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Position: Research Assistant - Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program
Duty Station: Laxenburg, Near Vienna, Austria
Deadline for Application: 22 February 2013
Term: 1-year with possibility of 1-year extension following review
Experience Requirements: Master’s degree (IT, geo-information and software development); analytical skills, ability to manipulate large data sets and complex modeling systems; experience with open source geospatial software on desktop and server environments, open standards and web services (W3C, OGC, INSPIRE); knowledge of Geo-Wiki and related activities, strong interest in ESM topics (agriculture, forestry, resources, land-use, energy and/or climate policy issues)
Special Requirements: Good command of English language 
Start Date: 11 March 2013 
Contact Name: Ms. Alia Harrison, 
Recruitment Officer Address: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Schlossplatz 1 ZIP/Postal Code: A-2361 
Email: harrison@iiasa.ac.at 
Links Job Announcement: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/02-2013-ESM-Research-Assistant.en.html Organization's Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa, University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa, University of Sussex Job Vacancy
Organization: University of Sussex
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa
Duty Station: Brighton, UK. Overseas work in Brazil, Mozambique, possibly China
Deadline for Application: 19 February 2013  
Term: 2 years Experience Requirements: Interest in clean energy, low carbon development, socio-technical transitions, political economy of Rising Powers investments; have been awarded or recently submitted PhD in related research area; disciplinary areas (science and technology, political science, development studies, human and political geography); conducting research based away from Sussex (Brazil, Mozambique, South Africa, possibility of conducting some work in China) for combined total of around seven months; international travel to attend workshop and conference events 
Special Requirements: Portuguese language desirable 
Start Date: 1 April 2013 
Contact Name: Professor Peter Newell 
Address: Department of International Relations, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex Location: Brighton (England), 
United Kingdom
Phone#: +44 1273 873159 
Email: P.J.Newell@sussex.ac.uk 
Links Job Announcement: www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs 
Organization's Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk

Consultancy, Adaptation Programme, Impacts, Vulnerability and Risks Sub-programme, UNFCCC

Consultancy, Adaptation Programme, Impacts, Vulnerability and Risks Sub-programme, UNFCCC Job Vacancy
Organization: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Position: Consultancy - Adaptation Programme, Impacts, Vulnerability and Risks Sub-programme
 Duty Station: Consultant’s home
Deadline for Application: 14 February 2013
Term: 30 days during period: 25 February 2013 to 25 May 2013 
Experience Requirements: Advanced university degree (climate change science, adaptation, development, economics, related); 7 years experience (research into climate change adaptation-related issues, including impact assessment, economic and non-economic analysis, linkages with sustainable development, analysis on adaptation options at different levels, sectors and ecosystems); demonstrable expertise in climate change adaptation; 2 peer-reviewed publications on a subject relating to climate change adaptation, particularly impact assessments; understanding of the UNFCCC intergovernmental process desirable 
Special Requirements: 
Excellent proficiency in English and writing skills essential, familiarity with the UN editorial style an asset. 
To apply: http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment 
Contact Email: vacancies@unfccc.int 
Organization's Website: https://unfccc.int

Agriculture and Natural Resource Use Unit Manager, Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK, Oxfam GB

Agriculture and Natural Resource Use Unit Manager, Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK, Oxfam GB Organization: Oxfam GB
Position: Agriculture and Natural Resource Use Unit Manager - Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK
Duty Station: Oxford (England), United Kingdom
Deadline for Application: 13 February 2013  

Term: Full-time, permanent Experience 
Requirements: Effective manager, excellent people skills; significant operational and strategic management experience; in-depth understanding of national agriculture and food security policy, in the context of developing countries 

To apply: email 
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Head of Economic Justice Programme Policy, Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK, Oxfam GB

Head of Economic Justice Programme Policy, Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK, Oxfam GB Job Vacancy
Organization: Oxfam GB
Position: Head of Economic Justice Programme Policy - Campaigns & Policy Division, Programme Policy Team, UK
Duty Station: Oxford (England), United Kingdom
Deadline for Application: 13 February 2013
Term: Full-time, permanent Experience Requirements: Strong and strategic manager, ability to influence, marshal resources and convene people within large and complex organisations; broad understanding of issues surrounding equitable and sustainable agriculture use in an international development context; confidence and gravitas to influence and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders including donors, NGOs and partners Special Requirements: To apply: e-mail work@oxfam.co.uk quoting reference C&P74 Contact Email: work@oxfam.co.uk Links Job Announcement: http://www.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_oxfam.asp?newms=jj&id=40012&newlang=1 Organization's Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Jan 27, 2013

Chief Operations Officer/ Chief Financial Officer, VCSA

Chief Operations Officer/ Chief Financial Officer, VCSA Organization: Verified Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) Position: Chief Operations Officer/ Chief Financial Officer Duty Station: Washington (District of Columbia), United States of America Deadline for Application: 15 February 2013 Term: Permanent Experience Requirements: 15 years minimum Contact Phone#: +1(202)296-2312 Email: employment@v-c-s.org Links Job Announcement: www.v-c-s.org/sites/v-c-s.org/files/VCS%20Job%20Announcement%20COO-CFO.pdf Organization's Website: http://www.v-c-s.org

Research Development Co-ordinator “Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services”, Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2), WI

Research Development Co-ordinator “Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services”, Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2), WI Job Vacancy Organization: Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy (WI) Position: Research Development Co-ordinator "Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services" - Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2) Duty Station: Wuppertal (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany Deadline for Application: 28 February 2013 Term: Initial 3 years, extended upon research and acquisition results Experience Requirements: University degree (geography, economics, transport, engineering sciences, comparable qualification with similar focus); 5 years experience (scientific/management co-ordination of sustainable transport policy research projects) Special Requirements: Excellent English; sufficient German language (speaking/writing). Send complete application (covering letter, personal data sheet, proof of language skills, writing samples, certificates/letters of recommendation) as one pdf file indicating reference number to HR Dpt via E-Mail Contact Address: Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Doeppersberg 19 Location: Wuppertal (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany ZIP/Postal Code: 42103 Phone#: +49-202-2492-129 Email: bewerbung@wupperinst.org Links Job Announcement: http://wupperinst.org/en/info/details/wi/a/s/ad/1983/ Organization's Website: http://www.wupperinst.org

Technical Expert (Turkey), The Gold Standard Foundation

Technical Expert (Turkey), The Gold Standard Foundation Job Vacancy Organization: The Gold Standard Foundation Position: Technical Expert (Turkey) Duty Station: Ankara (Ankara), Turkey Deadline for Application: until suitable applicant is found Special Requirements: Send electronic application (motivation letter, CV, earliest start date, salary expectations) Contact Name: Neha Rao, Head of Certification Process Email: neha@cdmgoldstandard.org Links Job Announcement: http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/about-us/careers Organization's Website: http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org

Researcher in economics of disaster risk management and climate adaptation, Risk Policy and Vulnerability Program, IIASA

Researcher in economics of disaster risk management and climate adaptation, Risk Policy and Vulnerability Program, IIASA Researcher in economics of disaster risk management and climate adaptation, Risk Policy and Vulnerability Program, IIASA Job Vacancy Organization: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Position: Researcher in economics of disaster risk management and climate adaptation - Risk Policy and Vulnerability Program Duty Station: Wien (Wien), Austria Deadline for Application: 22 February 2013 Links Job Announcement: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/01-2013-RPV-Research-Assistant.en.html Organization's Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at

Climate Negotiator

Climate Negotiator (2 positions: Junior + Senior), Office of Global Change, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Office of Global Change, Job Vacancy Organization: U.S. Department of State, Office of Global Change, Position: Climate Negotiator (2 positions: Junior + Senior) - Office of Global Change, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Duty Station: Washington (District of Columbia), United States of America Deadline for Application: until suitable applicant is found Term: Permanent Experience Requirements: Junior staff: 2+ years experience; Senior staff: 8+ years experience; advanced degree (climate change or related); leadership, experience achieving results in areas pertinent to greenhouse gas mitigation strategies (MRV, accounting, market-based approaches, climate and/or energy finance), international negotiations; interpersonal and oral communication skills; written communications skills, ability to produce under time pressure; organizational skills, attention to detail; deliver on multiple priorities under tight deadlines, operate under own initiative, craft proposals/policy recommendations with minimal guidance; academic background/experience (public policy, economics, law, related, knowledge and experience in climate and/or energy); team player eager to help resolve crises; work with a wide variety of actors (policymakers, representatives of other governments, business and non‐governmental community) Special Requirements: U.S. citizen Contact Name: Julia Meisel Email: MeiselJS@state.gov Links Organization's Website: http://www.state.gov/e/oes/climate/index.htm

Postdoctoral Researcher, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Researcher, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher  
Duty Station: College Park, MD, United States of America  
Deadline for Application: until suitable applicant is found
Term: 3 year position for a recent PhD graduate in public policy or a social science field Experience Requirements: Research on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability to climate and global environmental change; quantitative and qualitative research methods; skills to develop mathematical models and analyses using socioeconomic and environmental indicators of sensitivity, adaptive capacity and resilience; conduct literature reviews, stakeholder research and work with case studies related to the impact of climate change and adaptation decision-making Contact  
Name: Allison Thomson
Address: 5825 University Research Court ZIP/Postal Code: 20740 Phone#: +1 301-314-6750  
Email: Allison.thomson@pnnl.gov

Climate Change Policy Officer, BirdLife International


Organization: BirdLife International  
Position: Climate Change Policy Officer 
  Duty Station: Cambridge (England), United Kingdom  
Deadline for Application: 19 February 2013
Term: Open contract, full-time  
Special Requirements: To apply: recruitment@birdlife.org  
Contact Name: Melanie Heath, Head of Policy  
Links Job Announcement: http://www.birdlife.org/jobs/