Climate and Energy Program Director

Worldwatch Institute seeks an experienced professional to lead its international climate and energy policy work. The Climate and Energy Program Director will provide strategic leadership on climate and energy issues, represent the Institute before public and private decision makers and the media, lead the Institute's fundraising in the field, and provide overall management and supervision of the Program.  

Organization

The Worldwatch Institute is an independent research organization recognized around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues and its innovative solutions to complex problems.  The Institute's priority programs include climate and energy, food and agriculture, and the global economy. Worldwatch publications have been published in 36 languages and are disseminated broadly via the Internet and the news media.  Worldwatch leverages a global network of partner organizations and senior fellows that allow the Institute to reach decision makers and opinion leaders worldwide.

Climate and Energy Program

The Worldwatch Climate and Energy Program is dedicated to achieving a substantial reduction in the combustion of fossil fuels and a transformation of the global energy system in order to stabilize the climate and increase energy security. Worldwatch works to empower businesses, governments, and individuals to adopt the policies and behaviors that are key to the transition to an efficient, low-carbon energy system based on the sustainable use of renewable resources.  The Institute seeks to achieve the needed transformation via major changes in government policies, strengthened global governance, and mobilization of the private sector. Particular focus is given to Brazil, China, Europe, India, and the United States, which together account for 60 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.  Target audiences include government and international officials, climate negotiators, non-government organizations, business executives, investors, and academia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Institute's Climate and Energy Program, working directly with the President and Vice President for Programs.
• Build the Program, including development of new projects, formation and nurturing of partnerships, and the recruitment of new staff members and senior fellows.
• Represent the Institute before domestic and international policy makers, with particular focus on Washington, D.C., Beijing, and New Delhi, as well as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Contribute to the Institute's publications and website, as well as outside publications, and speak at public events.
• Increase funding for the Institute's Climate and Energy Program, with a focus on foundations, international institutions, and government ministries.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or equivalent in climate and energy or closely related field, including advanced coursework in economics and environmental science.
• Five to ten years of experience in the climate and energy field, including managing a team of committed professionals
• Significant international experience, ideally including work abroad and competence in one additional language.
• Successful fundraising track record
• Strong network of U.S. and international policy and NGO contacts
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and speaking skills; public speaking experience a plus

Compensation:

Competitive full-time salary based on experience level, with generous health plan, leave, and retirement benefits.

To apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position to:  jobs@worldwatch.org.  (Please put "Climate and Energy Program Director" in the subject line.)

No phone calls please.