Posted on March 11, 2013

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Analyst, Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative

The Analyst will work to develop and implement analytic and campaign activities to advance strong business and government policies to reduce tropical deforestation associated with palm oil expansion, as well as other drivers of forest loss.

This is a time-limited, three-year position.

Responsibilities

• Carries out and/or assists with technical analyses necessary to further forest and climate policy objectives, particularly in areas of science, economics and policy.
• Maintains current and thorough knowledge of relevant business and government climate/sustainability policy initiatives and processes, and of key scientific and technical issues relevant to the design of sound, environmentally and socially sustainable supply chains and forest policies to mitigate climate change and reduce the drivers of tropical deforestation. It is expected that this will include spending 10% of his/her time keeping current with the relevant scientific knowledge and literature.
• Works with the TFCI Policy Analyst/Advocate to identify and develop priority activities to advance UCS objectives in bringing about strong policies and measures to reduce emissions from enterprise driven deforestation. These will include a combination of timely analysis and effective campaigning activities to build strategic support among key businesses and other influential stakeholders.
• Communicates analytic results and policy positions effectively, both orally and in writing, to influence the development of policies relating to tropical deforestation by governments, businesses and other organizations.
• Maintains contact with technical and policy staff in collaborating organizations to exchange information, share resources and engage in any joint activities needed to further policy or organizational goals.
• Contributes to UCS activities aimed at analyzing and developing policies concerning the development of biofuels and their relation to tropical forests.
• Participates in activist, business, and scientist engagement activities, such as drafting of outreach materials, communications with the media, speaking at scientific events and meeting with corporate executives.
• Drafts alerts and presents talks and Webinars.
• Maintains awareness of role as UCS representative.

Qualifications and experience

The position requires 2-4 years of relevant experience. Up to one year of on-the-job training may be necessary to become familiar with UCS organization, philosophy, programs, and constituencies. Experience in tropical countries, particularly in sectors relating to agriculture, forestry and land use, is highly desirable.

At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time temporary, three-year position based in UCS’s Washington, DC office. For candidates who meet all position requirements, the salary is around $50,000. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff and to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org

Application Instructions

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position and resume via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include “Analyst, TFCI” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: March 29, 2013 or until filled.