Policy Officer (Adaptation Policy and Governance) at the Grantham Research Institute Job Role
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, situated at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Political Science, is a world-leading center for research and policy on climate change and other global environmental challenges. The center brings together international expertise from across LSE and beyond, including on economics, finance, geography, the environment, science, law, international relations, development and political science.
The center is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Policy Officer to join the institute’s work as part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, one of GRI’s flagship climate adaptation programs. The alliance is a multi-sector partnership working to enhance resilience climate hazards in rural and urban centers in fifteen countries. The alliance implements solutions, promotes good practices, influences policy and enhances system changes.
The officer will support the Institute’s contribution to the Adaption Governance Theme of the Alliance, including developing research-based policy insights and delivering capacity building sessions focused on a variety of adaptation governance topics. They will also, as part of their work, contribute to major research projects by analyzing national adaptation plans and policies to investigate global trends in adaptation legislation, best practices and persistent gaps, and identify enabling conditions to strengthen adaptation policies across countries
Requirements:
• Postgraduate degree in environment and climate change, geography, law, political science or related fields
• Professional/research experience and in-depth knowledge in the field
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to produce high quality policy outputs in a timely manner
• Experience in policy drafting and research output
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with co-workers and stakeholders
Job conditions
• Job is full time for a fixed term (with a possible extension subject to further funding).Candidate is expected to start as soon as possible when selected
• Hybrid work opportunities available
• Occupational pension scheme, general annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities
Employment: Part-Time
Minimum Experience: Entry-Level
Any questions about the role can be directed to gri,hr.@lse.ac.uk
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