China Coal Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Defense Council – China

Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council

Position Title: China Coal Policy Project Analyst

Location: Beijing, China

Hours and Compensation: Full-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is seeking a full-time, Project Analyst for our China Coal Policy Project to be based in NRDC’s Beijing office.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world’s natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC works in countries including the United States, China, India, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, and EU.

With a team of nearly thirty experts in Beijing and the United States, NRDC’s China Program is at the forefront of supporting China’s efforts on energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental protection. We are proud to have collaborated with many academic, governmental, and non-governmental partners around the country to help accelerate these efforts.

Responsibilities: The China Coal Cap Policy Project Analyst will provide analytical and project management support for a project cooperating with research institutes and universities on the research, design and implementation of an effective coal consumption cap policy for China to meet environmental, health, climate, and sustainable economic development goals. The Project Analyst will support the China coal cap policy project by coordinating and supporting the research of various project partners, conduct independent research related to design of a coal consumption cap policy, and monitor and report on project activities and deliverables.

The Project Analyst may also assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the Coal Cap Policy Project, including modeling of energy, emissions and health impacts and scenarios; analysis of technical issues related to designing a coal cap policy in key sectors; and analysis of existing and future regional coal consumption caps programs. The Project Analyst will be based in NRDC’s Beijing office and will form an integral part of the NRDC China climate and energy team.

Essential Functions:

• Provide analytical and project management support for coal cap policy project, including coordinating with project partners on the research and design of an effective coal consumption cap policy for China to meet environmental, health, climate, and sustainable economic development goals and conducting research related to coal cap policy design.
• Work with project research partners on specific studies and modeling analyzing the energy, economic, environmental, and health impacts and benefits of a coal cap policy. Ensure that each specific research project supports and is integrated into the coal cap policy study and model and policy recommendation.
• Conduct independent research on policies needed to support a coal consumption cap policy and provide analysis of existing subnational coal cap programs.
• Work closely with research partners to monitor progress on project activities and deliverables, including organizing and participating in regular progress meetings.
• Provide input on research activities and identify research challenges.
• Seek input from experts on project goals, methodology and outputs.
• Help to manage project contracts and deliverables.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on project progress.
• Produce reports, issue papers, fact sheets and blogs on coal cap related policies, studies and developments in China.
• Work with the other members of NRDC’s China and US-based climate and energy team to enhance NRDC’s research and advocacy efforts and expertise on energy and environmental policy.
• Promote a culture of team work, high performance and accountability.

Qualifications:

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Solid scientific and technical understanding of energy and environmental issues, including energy policy and technology; environmental impacts of coal, including air,  soil and water pollution and GHG emissions; and health impacts from air pollution.
• Broad knowledge of clean energy and climate change policy in China, and the ability to analyze how policies can be improved, including through adoption and adaptation of international best practices and technologies.
• Ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders, including government representatives and researchers, universities, companies, and NGOs.
• Strong technical and quantitative analytical skills related to energy and climate change, including the ability to model various energy and emissions scenarios.
• Strong Chinese and English language skills, including the ability to research and preferably write persuasively in both languages.
• Care for details, accuracy and high quality output.
• The candidate must be able to work with partners across a broad range of disciplines, be highly motivated, and be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Minimum qualifications

• Science, engineering, or economics graduate degree is required, a doctoral degree preferred. 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant energy and environmental field is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, with excellent oral and written skills as well as bilingual translation ability.
• Experience working in the public and/or non-profit sector desired.

How to Apply: To apply, please create a profile and upload your cover letter and resume. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions about this position, please send an email with the position title in the subject line to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until filled.