Policy Advisor, Trade & Investment, Clean Economy

Overview

• Develop and deliver E3G’s thought leadership on aligning international investment regime with climate goals.
• Lead analytical work on the risks associated with the status quo in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), building on E3G’s existing data analysis on global fossil fuel assets protected by ISDS.
• Produce high-quality written outputs, such as blogs and briefings, to communicate E3G’s analysis and proposals to public and private audiences.
• Track relevant developments in international trade and investment policy, as well as emerging research and debate on investment governance.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, including governments, civil society organisations, and research organisations both in the UK and internationally.
• Identify opportunities for influence and lead inside-track advocacy with key governments, in collaboration with civil society partners.
• Represent E3G at relevant external events and liaise with media as needed.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across E3G’s Clean Economy team to support broader priorities relating to trade and industry transition.
• Liaise with other colleagues working on climate diplomacy, finance, energy transition, to integrate this work across relevant outputs and initiatives.
• Provide administrative support where needed, including organising events and preparing.
• Undertake occasional international travel where necessary.

• Hold a degree or professional qualification in a relevant area.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in trade, investment, climate and energy policy, as well as international affairs, with at least three years’ relevant professional experience.
• Prior knowledge of international trade and investment policy is desirable.
• Have strong research and analytical skills, with experience conducting research in a professional and/or academic setting.
• Experience with data analysis and an interest in learning new data skills and tools would be an advantage.
• Have experience of managing relationships with a range of external stakeholders and partners.
• Be able to communicate complex research and policy ideas clearly and accessibly, with credibility to colleagues and external audiences.
• Be collaborative, supportive and collegial, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be well organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.