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