Consultant – Climate Research Analyst

The research analyst will be based at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in Samoa, and play an important role in supporting work on climate-issues in the Pacific region. As a member of the Climate Analytics (CA) Team, the position will contribute to the long-standing partnership between CA and SPREP.

The Analyst’s role will be to help facilitate the delivery of a multi-year project designed to support Pacific Island Countries in engaging with international climate change negotiations processes and to connect the UNFCCC negotiations to practical actions in the region. The analyst will work closely with the project manager, other Climate Analytics colleagues, and our project partner (SPREP) to develop research, briefings and capacity building/training materials. While a broad range of climate change issues will be addressed through the project, loss and damage (L&D) and climate adaptation are likely to be of particular importance.

The consultant will be expected to provide in-person support to SPREP and Pacific Island Countries at Conferences of the Parties (COP) and Bonn inter-sessional meetings each year. Responsibilities will also include contributing to research and other tasks within the framework of other CA Projects, particularly those related to the Australia-Pacific region.

Your profile

The following expertise and skills are necessary for the position:

• Bachelor Degree in Sustainable Development, Climate Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or similar disciplines;
• Knowledge of national and regional climate change issues and priorities in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), especially in the pacific;
• Good understanding of the national and regional policy landscape and socio-economic realities in SIDS, especially in the Pacific;
• A sound understanding of the scientific and policy information available to governments and stakeholders in SIDS, and
• Fluent language skills in English

Your tasks and responsibilities
The following special responsibilities and tasks are associated with the job:

• Assist and support the implementation of the Pacific SIDS support project in collaboration with SPREP;
• Assist the Senior Research Associate in responding to country needs;
• Support the work of Climate Analytics with literature research, preparing and debriefing on missions (reports, presentations) and similar tasks;
• Participate in the work of SPREP (relevant to the project objectives) within the SPREP Climate Change Division (CCD);
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the SPREP project regional workshops;
• Identifying, analysing and maintaining repositories of key data bases and literature;
• Interpreting information and analysing data;
• Applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
• Preparing scientific publications, discussion papers, technical reports, presentations, and other knowledge products; and
• Representing Climate Analytics in the Pacific region and internationally.

For further information send your questions via email to recruiting@climateanalytics.org

Please apply with your CV, cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form. Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest start date. Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.

Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed.