http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/rss.php change starts here en-us info@coolclimatejobs.com Invisible Window (www.invisiblewindow.com) PHP RSS Feed Generator We are seeking a Climate Change Practice Group Leader to oversee the expansion of a multi-disciplinary Climate Change Group throughout the United States. The impact of climate change on a wide variety of sectors and people is increasingly the need for in-depth analysis and technical development of projects. Our client is leading the industry and already involved in a wide variety of initiatives specifically related to the impact of climate change into every project in which they work. www.sequencestaffing.com mdesafey@sequencestaffing.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=417 01/07/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=417 4CMR (Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mitigation Research) in the Department of Land Economy is looking for a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to work on a project to study the decarbonisation of the global economy, funded by a gift from The Three Guineas Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Trusts. The postholder would work in a multidisciplinary team with special skills in the economics/econometrics of climate-change mitigation and related modelling. Candidates should have: an interest in and knowledge of the economics of climate change, particularly with reference to new economics; an interest in development issues associated with climate change especially pertaining to the developing world; a general understanding of energy-environment-economy interactions applied to climate change and awareness of the wider implications of mitigation for sustainable development; a keen analytical mind and a commitment to using it to explore policy-related issues; and other quantitative skills especially relating to computing, econometrics and the modelling of energy-environment-economy interactions. www.cam.ac.uk cg373@cam.ac.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=414 01/06/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=414 ERM seeks a junior researcher/consultant to support the Energy & Climate Change Core Team, primarily in North America. The aim of the E&CC Core team is to support and ultimately grow ERM’s global Climate Change practice. The candidate will report to and primarily work closely with the North American Practice Team Lead Partner. The role will also include facilitating the central work carried out by the Global Core Team members as well as supporting Climate Change practitioners in other global ERM offices. Some responsibilities include: -Coordinate and manage incoming requests and opportunities; -Support Climate Change pursuits including proposal writing, bidding and Climate Change project work; -Conduct analysis and research of key potential clients; -Facilitate global knowledge-sharing by maintaining documents library, and ensuring document quality; -Review & edit content of marketing material for case studies; -Participate in Carbon School preparations and produce materials for global marketing initiatives (conferences, expos, etc); -Increase the selling efficiency of the global Climate Change practice through creation of sales kits, capability statements and best practice examples for all Climate Change sectors, and -Provide administrative support to the North American Practice Team Lead Partner as required. www.ERM.com ermcareers@erm.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=415 01/06/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=415 The mission of the Georgetown Climate Center at Georgetown University Law Center is to provide resources for and assist in promoting "cooperative federalism" in climate policy, sustaining state/local innovation, and forming and enduring state-federal partnership on climate action. The Center will serve as a bridge that connects state and federal climate policies and programs as part of an integrated national approach. Position Overview: The Center seeks a Director of Communications to coordinate outreach to the media, to state and federal officials, and to other key parties, through events, press releases, publications and materials on the Center's website. The Director of Communications will also perform the following specific tasks: - Monitor, provides information on, and analyze federal legislative, regulatory and other activity that affects climate policy with relevance to the states, including but not limited to federal cap and trade, energy, transportation, agriculture, and trade policy; also attend relevant hearings and briefings. - Help arrange meetings between state officials and federal policy makers; assist DC-based state offices by providing background research and analysis and issue briefs to assist in the support of state interests. - Identify opportunities for states to provide input to federal activity (legislative, administrative, international), including hearings, briefings, and other forums. - Provide effective outreach and interaction with other organizations; Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, the National Wildlife Agencies, the Western Governors Association, the Midwestern Governors Association, the Center for Climate Strategies, and other state affinity groups representing state interests related to climate and energy issues. - Provides outreach to new and traditional media on the work of the Center. - Coordinates the dissemination of Center publications and maintains and updates materials for the Center's website. www.georgetown.edu rkh22@georgetown.edu http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=416 01/06/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=416 The Climate Registry (The Registry) is the leading greenhouse gas (GHG) registry in North America. Thirty nine U.S. states and D.C., 12 Canadian provinces, 6 Mexican states, and 3 Sovereign Nations have joined together to encourage and track actions to reduce GHG emissions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporter Recruitment & Management: Contact potential Registry reporters throughout Canada, promote greater understanding and awareness about The Registry and ways to reduce their GHG emissions through energy efficiency and other mechanisms, and recruit them to participate in The Registry’s programs. Provide support and services to Reporter Services and provincial mandatory reporting programs. (35%) Liaison with the federal government: Represent The Registry and promote greater understanding and awareness to Environment Canada staff and officials and other federal offices about our organization. Work to align GHG reporting among provinces, the federal government and the U.S. and Mexican federal governments. (20%) Liaison with Board Members: Have a direct relationship with all the provincial board members, working closely with them to support various Registry initiatives. (15%) Special Projects: Staff board committees, write white papers, help staff in various policy and technical projects. (20%) Public Presentations and Media Outreach: Give presentations to conferences, business associations, and the general public about The Registry’s work. Manage relations with local and regional press. (10%) www.theclimateregistry.org Jobs@theclimateregistry.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=413 01/05/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=413 With over 30 years experience and more than 700 employees, many of whom are internationally recognised experts in their field, AEA is a leading international consultancy delivering outstanding technical advice, policy support and project and programme management services in a growing market sector. The policy support group brings together expertise from a wide range of policy areas including air quality, climate change, energy security, sustainability and transport. Our main role is to help our public-sector customers to develop, implement and evaluate policies at local, national and international levels. We also use this experience to advise private-sector customers on the likely impact of policy and regulation. Role purpose: Working in conjunction with the Technical Business Manager for the climate change policy area, this role will involve leading policy related sales activities and projects in climate change and energy policy. · Develop and deliver policy projects within the Climate Change area · Develop business opportunities · Lead complex proposals to UK and International customers · Lead successful project teams · Develop a network of public sector contacts and build upon these relationships to increase business · Provide mentoring for other team members, to enable them to develop their technical, business development and project management skills further www.aeat.com recruit@aeat.co.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=411 01/05/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=411 The Rockefeller Foundation is developing an exciting, critical new network aimed at supporting integrated adaption measures that build the resilience of cities in Asia, especially vulnerable communities within these cities, to the risks associated with climate change. We are looking for an individual consultant with outstanding technical and project management abilities to assist our core Foundation team. You will be responsible for supporting the development and coordination of the network, working closely with our staff in Bangkok, New York, and our partners across the Asia region. (See http://www.rockfound.org/initiatives/climate/climate_change.shtml ). Specific activities/tasks: • Provide effective coordination between partners, facilitate information flows and provide guidance, updates and summaries to Rockefeller Foundation staff • Build and maintain relationships with multi and bi-lateral donor organizations and potential technical and academic partners (both in region and global) • Support effective grant documentation and management, progress reporting, and provision of direct technical support to grantees on both: a) effective engagement with city-level stakeholders and b) development of pilot projects at the city level • Visit and work directly with city, national and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate www.rockfound.org thitikarn@rockfound.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=409 01/02/2009 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=409 Working from the CBD, this well-known international consultancy is seeking an experienced Climate Change Manager for an immediate start. Reporting to Director level, the role will involve managing a small but highly productive team focusing on local, national and international projects. The main focus of the role will be centered on: Greenhouse Advisory services, emissions inventory (carbon accounting work and verification) and emission reduction advice. The Climate Change group is in its infancy and requires a motivated and experienced Manager to leverage off the success of the core business groups. A background in Engineering or Science would be desirable as would Masters or doctorate-level study in an appropriate area. www.ecorecruitment.com.au jason@ecorecruitment.com.au http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=403 12/29/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=403 Introduction The Terrestrial Carbon Group project, housed at the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment in Washington, DC, seeks a Science Policy Analyst (12-month position with possibility of renewal pending funding). Terrestrial carbon (trees, soil, peat, etc) is a critical untapped element of the climate change response that could provide up to 25% of the solution. The Terrestrial Carbon Group (http://www.terrestrialcarbon.org/) has proposed a system to credibly include terrestrial carbon in developing nations in the international response to climate change using carbon markets. Responsibilities The Science Policy Analyst will be accountable for undertaking scientific analysis relevant to the Terrestrial Carbon Group proposal, both alone and with partner organisations. Primary tasks will include: - Developing parameters for categorizing tradable and protected terrestrial carbon and a project methodology for the Terrestrial Carbon Group's proposed approach -Creating a policy approach for phasing in various terrestrial carbon pools under a comprehensive framework under the UNFCCC response to climate change - Working with partners to write options papers on: (1) monitoring, reporting and verification requirements under different scenarios for including terrestrial carbon in the climate change solution (eg, RED, REDD, REDD+, LULUCF, AFOLU), and (2) the overall requirements under different scenarios and the consequences for certain criteria of choosing the different scenarios - Supporting and managing the production of a biodiversity & REDD analysis and policy brief to demonstrate if a climate focused REDD mechanism will deliver significant biodiversity and conservation outcomes - Analyzing key scientific gaps in relation to terrestrial carbon, including in soil carbon, and working with partners to develop a program of work to fill the gaps The Science Policy Analyst will also provide key support functions for the project team and external partners, such as - Tracking emerging policy issues and key players in international policy dialogues about climate change, agriculture, forestry, etc. - Preparing background information for team members' meetings with decision-makers and decision-influencers in government, academia, civil society and the private sector - Engaging and managing consultants as required to undertake parts of the program of work and strategy - Undertaking scientific and general policy analysis as required The Science Policy Analyst will also contribute to strategic communications by: - Initiating, attending and presenting at meetings, workshops, roundtables, and conferences to disseminate information about terrestrial carbon and full carbon accounting - Writing and disseminating articles, presentations, and papers on the Terrestrial Carbon Group's approach, on scientific and other policy analysis, and on terrestrial carbon and full carbon accounting - Reporting to the Director of Mitigation Programs, working closely with the Director of the Terrestrial Carbon Group project and supporting other team members with their programs of work as required, the Science Policy Analyst will be dynamic and flexible to respond to developments in international negotiations and requests from partners. www.terrestrialcarbon.org negra@heinzctr.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=404 12/29/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=404 Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is the leading network of environment and development organisations based in Brussels working on halting the damaging effects of climate change in the European and global climate change policy arena. Established in 1989 to coordinate and strengthen NGO cooperation in the global climate debate, the international Climate Action Network now consists of over 500 organisations world-wide, with CAN-Europe as the largest regional node with 120 member organisations in 25 countries. Climate Action Network Europe seeks applications for a SENIOR POLICY OFFICER on EU post-2012 policy and coordination. In order for the EU to have credibility in the international negotiations, the Union must not only demonstrate progress towards its existing Kyoto target, but must also start to put in place the policies and measures that will enable it to make the necessary deep cuts in emissions up to and beyond post 2012. Additionally, the EU must bring new ideas and proposals to the negotiations in order to help make more concrete the realisation of its vision. The successful applicant will be the key focal point to ensure the CAN network - European and International - actively engages to ensure the EU meets these goals. The vision of CAN is A world striving actively towards and achieving the protection of the global climate in a manner that promotes equity and social justice between peoples, sustainable development of all communities, and protection of the global environment. CAN unites to work towards this vision. CAN's mission is To support and empower civil society organisations to influence the design and development of an effective global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure its implementation at international, national and local levels in the promotion of equity and sustainable development. www.climnet.org jobs@climnet.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=402 12/29/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=402 Trucost Plc provides data and analysis on company emissions and natural resource usage, offering expert advice and research to institutional investors, major corporations, government departments and associated agencies. Trucost’s clients include UBS , GLG Partners Hedge Fund, Crédit Agricole Asset Management, Fortis Investment Management, Henderson Global Investors, Hermes Pensions Management Ltd, the Environment Agency, the International Finance Corporation/World Bank, the Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs, BSKYB , Compass Group, Legal & General, and Prudential. Founded in 2000, Trucost is a rapidly expanding business which provides excellent opportunities for personal growth and development for new employees. The Role This is a rare opportunity to join a fast growing and dynamic company in a pivotal regulatory and economic time for the environment. The Head of Research is a senior appointment within the Executive Management Team of Trucost and will play a key role in driving the continuing success of the company through the development and execution of the research strategy and output. www.trucost.com tanya.potter@trucost.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=397 12/23/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=397 IEEP has a vacancy for a full time Senior Fellow responsible for energy and environment policy. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in European research and policy circles. He or she will be responsible for taking a strategic lead, managing overall effort and some key projects, initiating ideas for research, policy reform and funding, and ensuring the overall quality of the Institute's output in this field. Please note: a higher salary might be available for an exceptional candidate. Background - The Institute for European Environmental Policy The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) is an independent and influential policy studies institute based in central London and Brussels. It undertakes research and consultancy work on the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental and environment related policies in Europe, including a particular focus on policies surrounding the issue of climate change. IEEP’s work is directly relevant to current policy debates and people in the Institute work closely with the EU institutions, national and UK government departments, agencies, parliamentarians, NGOs and academics. Much of IEEP’s project work involves teams of partners from a variety of European Member States. Our project portfolio varies from year to year but we maintain a commitment to being at the forefront of thinking about EU policies and their development, and promoting a thorough understanding of environmental issues among policy makers. IEEP has approximately 30 full-time staff based in London and Brussels, with a network of associates from a range of countries. IEEP has a vacancy for a full time Senior Fellow responsible for energy and environment policy (we may consider appointing a Senior Policy Analyst on a different salary scale, rather than rejecting promising candidates with less experience). The successful applicant will have an established reputation in European research and policy circles. He or she will be responsible for taking a strategic lead, managing overall effort and some key projects, initiating ideas for research, policy reform and funding, and ensuring the overall quality of the Institute’s output in this field. Currently, the team is working on a wide range of issues relating to climate and transport policy (co-ordinated by Jason Anderson who is in charge of our climate programme) which will dovetail with future work on energy and environment policy. Indeed the climate related work has helped lead to a growth in energy and environment projects work that has led to this recruitment initiative. Examples of past and present work of relevance include: - Assessment, briefing and review of the current EU Climate and Energy policy package – this includes tracking developments in the proposals and commenting on the implications of amendments. - The future use of bioenergy and biofuels for transport – scenarios for the UK and Europe. - Impact assessments of different policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. - IEEP has membership of the EU "high level working group" CARS 21. - Analysis of approaches to Renewables energy policies and specifically the costs of supporting different technologies including PV. - Developing best practice approaches with respect to planning for onshore wind. - Good practice approaches to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) including specific assessment of the potential inclusion of aviation and shipping. - Review of energy subsidies in Europe. These projects vary considerably in size and subject matter, and are on behalf of a range of sponsors and clients, including DG Environment, the European Parliament, the EU institutions, national, regional and local governmental bodies, research grants from funding bodies at the EU and national level, foundations supporting sustainable development and NGOs. The successful applicant will be expected to build upon the work already undertaken by the Institute in this area, but also to expand upon this to enhance our energy and environment analytical work, taking our research in new directions and seeking new sponsors. The post holder will be expected to carry out the following: - play a leading part in a number of key projects, including management of major pan-European studies, drawing on a strong analytical capacity; - draft and edit substantive research reports and shorter briefing material, often to tight deadlines, and prepare publications as necessary; - make an influential contribution to the EU policy debate in the energy and environment field; - bid successfully for significant funds for new research and project work in key areas of IEEP interest/competence; - maintain good relations with a variety of external institutions and clients in the policy making/influencing arena; - arrange meetings, make presentations and speak at national and European level conferences, and facilitate workshops, as appropriate; and maintain an up to date and well informed overview of the development of energy and environment policies at a European level and in the UK. - bring to bear their expert knowledge to help develop IEEP’s vision as to the best way forward on climate and energy issues, inform and promote these views among policy makers and other stakeholders to influence the nature of the debate; - manage other members of the Pollution and Climate policy team engaged in this area www.ieep.eu aglynn@ieep.eu http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=398 12/23/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=398 Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management Energy and Carbon Reduction Manager Starting salary: £31,514, rising annually to £34,435 Oxford Brookes University is one of the top new universities in the UK, located on the outskirts of historic Oxford city. It is undertaking its largest ever building programme, replacing ageing estate with modern, exciting, sustainable buildings. The pioneering Sustainability Team is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to lead a programme of energy and carbon reduction which will include a mixture of corporate behaviour change and specific building projects. The post is expected to be self funding after two years, and demands much; it will suit a person who wants to create long-term and real change within the university community. You will be: - developing and leading leading-edge initiatives, including engaging and working with stakeholders from across the university and local community, aimed at reducing carbon emissions - identifying and applying for funding - establishing, co-ordinating and maintaining a comprehensive energy auditing programme to cover all university sites within a set cycle - arranging the audit and assessment of buildings on the university's estate in order to provide Display Energy Certificates and Energy Performance Certificates - writing a clear business plan within the Sustainability Team to include objectives and measures for carbon reduction and co-ordinating the work done on reducing the university's carbon footprint www.brookes.ac.uk hwaters@brookes.ac.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=399 12/23/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=399 For over 25 years, Navigant Consulting, Inc.'s (NYSE:NCI) Renewable Energy group has assisted corporations, investors, governments and other energy industry stakeholders in meeting their near- and long-term objectives related to renewable energy. Position Overview: The Renewable Energy group is looking to hire a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join its growing San Francisco or Burlington, MA team. The Consultant/Senior Consultant will work closely with a core team of mid-career professionals at the intersection of business, technology and public policy in the quickly expanding field of renewable energy. More information on the Renewable Energy group can be found on-line. Typical engagements for NCI's Renewables Group include: -Assessing renewable energy technologies and analyzing technology trends -Modeling the cost and performance of renewable energy technologies -Identifying U.S. and international market opportunities -Analyzing business models and identifying ways to enhance them -Developing technology and business strategies for leading utilities, energy companies, and equipment suppliers -Developing policy and R&D strategies for federal, state and local government -Building business plans (including new technology deployment and commercialization strategies) Responsibilities: -Provide detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities -Perform technology assessments; statistical and economic analyses; data collection and spreadsheet creation and management -Prepare reports, presentations and other documents for clients -Present results of assigned tasks and analyses to clients -Interview business managers, technology experts and public policy officials to support client projects www.navigantconsulting.com Resumes@navigantconsulting.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=395 12/22/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=395 BuildingGreen, LLC is a media and publishing company committed to providing accurate, unbiased information to building-industry professionals and policy makers. Position Overview: BuildingGreen is lookingfor an energetic, web-savvy marketing associate to work closely with the marketing team to drive subscription and product sales, site engagement, and brand development. The marketing associate will help develop and implement marketing strategies to increase the number of paid subscribers and free trial subscribers and to optimize customer experience on buildinggreen.com, greenbuildingadvisor.com, and other company websites. Successful candidates will be motivated, self-starters with strong quantitative and analytic skill and will have experience implementing marketing campaigns and a passion for environmental responsibility and sustainability. The primary responsibility of the marketing associate is implementing an email marketing strategy, including creating emails, selecting email mailing lists, sending emails, and analyzing the results. Will work closely with the marketing director, digital product manager, managing editor, and publisher. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized and collaborative self-starter who can juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Responsibilities: -Implementing email marketing campaigns: Work with marketing team and designer to create emails; Conduct all email quality assurance checks; Select appropriate email lists (house files and external lists) to send emails; Work with our email vendor’s campaign management interface to create emails in the appropriate format, create all links, and manage timely, consistent, successful email deployment -Participate in marketing team meetings to develop new strategies, procedures and best practices -Liaison with email marketing service -Analyze marketing campaigns, create and distribute regular and ad-hoc campaign and website reporting, and develop strategies for continual improvement -Customer Service support -Administrative support for the sales and marketing department www.buildinggreen.com jobs@BuildingGreen.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=394 12/22/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=394 Climate Research Officer Background The UK Climate Impacts Programme was developed to help organisations identify how they might be affected by climate change and help them to adapt to those potential changes. One of UKCIP ’s key target audiences is local government, due to the vast scale of the services, infrastructure and influence councils have across the country and the fact that weather often has very localised impacts that vary from one place to another. UKCIP developed the concept of a Local CLimate Impacts Profile (LCLIP) as a way of helping councils understand the impact of current extreme weather events. From this understanding local authorities can begin to plan for the future climate which is likely to have more frequent and more severe extreme weather events. LCLIPs have been piloted by a number of councils working independently with support from UKCIP . Objective Develop a Local Cllimate Impacts Profile for the city resulting in a database of recent extreme weather events and their consequences and a report of the impacts these had on a range of London-wide organisations. Benefits of the Project Work to the Graduate Work on this project will allow the graduate to gain valuable, relevant experience if they are keen to work in the environmental sector or within the public sector in the future. This field is a high growth area and relevant work experience is a pre-requisite of most positions. Training and support will be offered through StudentForce. Employment potential and options post Project Work This project will give a graduate excellent work experience in the environmental sector and networking opportunities within this area. Previous officers have moved onto develop careers in Sustainability and within the public, private and voluntary sector. This project is subject to tender and therefore will only be interviewed for if the application is successful. All candidates will be notified if the application is unsuccessful. Output 1 Development of a climate impacts database of past extreme weather events. Output 2 A clear report detailing the occurrence of severe weather events and the impact this has had on London-wide organisations such as losses of services and financial implications. Output 3 Regular progress reports to the Project Manager and Steering Group, including shared access to relevant files and folders. Output 4 A clear report detailing the occurrence of severe weather events and the impact (costs/losses) this has had on each organisation interviewed and more broadly on London. Output 5 Create a guidance document discussing the methodology used to complete an LCLIP . Output 6 Facilitate an LCLIP training workshop for all boroughs completing stage 3 to attend. Key Task 1 Lead, in partnership with a studentforce coordinator, on the development of a Local CLimate Impacts Profile for the London area. Key Task 2 Researching the recent past extreme weather events and their consequences for the locality using local media articles as the primary source supplemented and validated by data from other sources. Key Task 3 Interviewing key personnel within London-wide organisations to identify what impact the weather events (identified during the research stage) had on their operations. Key Task 4 Using analytical skills to identify extreme weather events and the hidden costs that are incurred because of them. Key Task 5 Prepare and present the database and associated report for London organisations to agreed formats and templates, including a presentation event. www.studentforce.org.uk gemmahallam@studentforce.org.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=393 12/22/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=393 Purpose of the position Aprodev is a network of European development and humanitarian aid organisations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy Officer to promote EU climate and energy policies that are coherent with the EU’s development policies and create synergies with the objectives of poverty eradication, food security and gender equity. Tasks and responsibilities  To analyse and influence EU climate and energy policies and be the regular interface with the European institutions.  To analyse and influence the EU position in the process leading up to the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen, December 2009.  To carry out these tasks in close cooperation with the Aprodev Working Group on Climate Change and Development www.aprodev.net aprodev@aprodev.net http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=390 12/18/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=390 This post is 24 month Knowledge Transfer Partnership between University College London (UCL) and Service Works Global (SWG). Widely regarded as one of the world's leading facilities and property management software companies, SWG provides innovative software and technology solutions which ensure ultimate control of performance, service and delivery environments. This post is based at the SWG's office in Putney, London, SW15 Energy Management: Ref KTP /SWG1 Grade 6/point 21: £22,765 plus £2,781 London allowance, plus benefits. To investigate, specify, design and implement an energy management component to be added to SWG's Facilities Management software. This product will enable blue chip and public sector organisations to better manage, monitor and report on their carbon foot print. www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk j.saxon@ucl.ac.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=392 12/18/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=392 We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate to strengthen our carbon cycle research group within the meteorology and air quality department. The candidate will work on a collaborative effort to monitor the state of Europe’s natural carbon exchange over the past decade. The challenge is to determine carbon release and uptake by terrestrial vegetation using observed abundances of carbon dioxide (CO2), its isotopes (13C), as well as other atmospheric trace gases (COS, CO). Important tool herein is a numerical model of the atmosphere/climate system which includes advanced data assimilation capabilities. The work is part of a larger program involving several researchers on related topics, and includes international collaborations with European and North American researchers. Our relatively young research group offers a dynamical, interesting, and social work environment. www.wur.nl promovendiac.esg@wur.nl http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=388 12/17/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=388 COIN is looking for an experienced researcher/manager to run a very exciting 9 month project.. The project involves working with at least 5 refugee NGOs to help them explore how the impact of climate change affects their primary charitable purpose. You will be communicating with beneficiaries, supporters and staff, producing reports of the results of this work, lobbying Government and other policy makers and making detailed recommendations for the voluntary sector. You will also be ovrseeing carbon footprint audits of the organisations concerned. This is part of a larger programme with four other groups of non-environmental voluntary charities. The aim is to vastly increase climate change mobilisation of the non-environmental voluntary sector. The project is funded by the Baring foundation. www.coinet.org.uk tim@coinet.org.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=389 12/17/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=389 Mesa Research, a new market research and advisory firm focused on global clean technology markets, is seeking industry analysts to author reports on a contractual project basis. The research process includes a series of executive interviews with industry participants, synthesis of secondary research information, and creation of quantitative models and forecasts for the sector being covered. Qualifications: Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: - Renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, etc.) - Alternate powertrain/fuel vehicles (hybrid, electric, ethanol, CNG, hydrogen) - Energy storage (advanced battery technologies, fuel cells) - Green construction (residential, commercial, green building materials) - Green consumer products (lighting, green consumer electronics, energy efficient appliances, e-waste issues, etc.) - Environmental management (water purification, air quality and emissions control, waste management, recycling, etc.) - Green manufacturing and packaging Biofuels - Cleantech legal and regulatory issues mesaresearchgroup.com info@mesaresearchgroup.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=386 12/16/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=386 The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organization seeks a Climate Change Adviser to advice on all aspects of climate change work, focusing initially on assessing the likely impacts of climate change on AWF�fs African Heartlands. AWF is working with EcoAdapt (experts in climate change adaptation) and the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) to pilot this work in the Virunga Heartland. This is a one-year full-time position, based at AWF�fs Headquarters in Nairobi, with potential for extension. The Climate Change Adviser will work closely with the AWF and IGCP teams and the EcoAdapt climate specialists. The successful candidate will: 1. Assess likely impact of climate change on key species and habitats in pilot Heartlands of Virunga, Samburu, and Kilimanjaro a) With EcoAdapt, assess available information and data for Virunga Heartland and prepare report as to likely impact of climate change under different scenarios. b) With AWF scientists and partner organisations, assess available information and data for Samburu and Kilimanjaro and prepare report as to likely impact of climate change under different scenarios. c) With EcoAdapt, prepare project reports documenting results from assessments, relevant to the long term adaptation of key species (including mountain gorillas) and habitats. d) Build capacity of AWF scientists to run scenario models and assess impacts in other sites. Hold workshop with EcoAdapt and AWF staff to review findings and assess implications for future project interventions specifically for Virunga Heartland, and for AWF planning processes more generally. 2. Design pilot carbon financing projects a) Work closely with AWF to build understanding of carbon financing opportunities in both voluntary and official (REDD) forest carbon markets. Identify and design possible pilot projects, and partners for project implementation. Help fundraising teams to draft proposals for pilot project funding 3. Integrate climate change issues into landscape-scale conservation planning processes a. Define and refine overall AWF climate change strategy. b. Work closely with AWF to enable and ensure climate change issues are considered and resolved at appropriate points in conservation planning, including in Virunga Heartland through IGCP. 4. Serve as focal person for AWF�fs climate change related issues both internally and externally a) Advise the AWF President, CEO, Organisational Management Team, Regional Directors and senior staff with regard to implications of climate change for the AWF Program and priority responses. b) Represent AWF in international and local fora, as requested. Draft and present reports as requested. www.awfke.org HumanResources@awfke.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=387 12/16/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=387 COMPANY INTRODUCTION 3Degrees is a national leader in the retail of renewable energy credits and carbon offsets. We provide solutions for businesses, utilities, and institutions nationwide to support renewable power and carbon neutrality in their efforts to become more sustainable. We are a company of provocative, business-minded, and environmentally committed individuals. POSITION SUMMARY 3Degrees is seeking an energetic, dependable and detail oriented individual to join our Seattle/Bellevue office. This position will support a best-in-industry team that partners with utilities to market and provide renewable energy to their customers. This is a full time position with flexible hours including some weekend and evening hours. Your primary responsibility will be to design and deploy an effective community outreach effort to enroll new residential customers in Puget Sound Energyfs Green Power Program, and to respond to requests from community groups, businesses, and customers about the Green Power Program. In addition, you will dedicate a portion of your time to supporting our Seattle/Bellevue office in administering a comprehensive marketing plan to reach customers. POSITION LOCATION Bellevue CORE DUTIES • Coordinate attendance at area events and store-front tabling efforts (includes hiring, training, and managing a team of part-time outreach staff) throughout King County • Formally present Puget Sound Energy Green Power program information to community groups • Manage and work within a budget for personnel and other outreach costs • Closely track outreach efforts to determine relative success; strive for ongoing improvement • Establish relationships with area stores, non-profits, and businesses to support outreach efforts • Answer inquiries and requests from community groups and customers for information or Green Power Program materials • Acquire and maintain a deep familiarity and knowledge of the Green Power Program • Acquire and maintain a deep familiarity and knowledge of the people, culture, events, and social/political pulse of Puget Sound Energyfs King County service territory • Some participation in general company miscellany, including being available for company team meetings and team brainstorming sessions • Support 3Degreesf Partnership Manager who will manage additional customer education efforts through bill inserts, direct mail, bangtails, etc. • Provide general program marketing assistance including analysis of marketing results and research about potential marketing campaigns • General office management and administrative tasks www.3degreesinc.com careers@3degreesinc.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=385 12/15/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=385 Skill Level: Senior Level Position Type: Contract Position Summary: The American National Standards Institute, a non-profit organization and the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system seeks qualified Lead Assessors and Technical Experts to serve on a contractual basis to evaluate the competence and integrity of Verification/Validation bodies against the accreditation criteria contained in ISO 14065, Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition. Function of an ANSI Lead Assessor/Technical Expert ANSI ACP lead assessors and technical experts are required to evaluate the competence and integrity of GHG Verification/Validation bodies against the accreditation criteria published by ANSI. This includes reviewing activities of the bodies from impartiality of the organization to the competence of its staff. The evaluation also involves observation and discussions at all levels of management and technical areas, and includes witnessing validation/verification activities conducted by bodies. Definitions: Lead Assessor: Person qualified with respect to ANSI ACP requirements to perform accreditation assessments with respect to ISO 14065 and who is responsible for leading a team of assessors during the assessment of a validation/verification (VV) body and who reports the findings to ANSI. Technical Expert: An individual who is generally accepted by peers as being competent in a specific subject area(s) and qualified by ANSI as expert in accordance with specific requirements. (Can be qualified as Lead Assessor as well) Knowledge and Skills Applicants should possess an understanding of the fundamental concepts of GHG verification/validation experience and have knowledge in one or more GHG methodologies, registry requirements or other voluntary initiatives or national programs or projects (i.e. landfill, fuel-switch, renewable energy projects, land use and forestry projects, carbon capture & storage, transportation, etc.) In addition applicants should have thorough knowledge in one of more related technical disciplines (environmental, management systems, ISO 14064, sustainability, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, forestry, GHG life cycle analysis, etc.) www.ansi.org/career_opportunities/positions_available/vacancy8.aspx?menuid=13 abowles@ansi.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=381 12/12/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=381 Overview: Project Overview: The Global Warming Campaign is a multi-year grant dedicated to passage of a new federal policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Campaign will seek to educate policymakers and other opinion elites about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mobilize support in pursuit of its goal. Position Overview: The project manager will be an integral part of the Campaign team in Washington, DC and will have responsibilities in the areas of communications, research and government relations. He or she will report to and work closely with the Campaign Director and all elements of the campaign. The position is term limited through March 2010. Responsibilities: Policy • Analyze Congressional and Administration policy proposals related to global warming. • Work with Pew Government Operations to represent the Pew Global Warming Campaign in Congress and with the Administration. • Represent the Pew Global Warming Campaign at conferences, meetings and other public settings. • Work in collaboration with other allied groups to develop and comment on global warming proposals. • Work with the Campaign Director to identify areas of opportunities for PEG's global warming campaign in the policy arena. Research • Analyze reports and studies about the impacts of global warming or global warming legislation. • Work with Campaign Director, global warming team and Pew partners to identify and shape original research efforts. • Manage research consultants and efforts. • Translate complex analysis into easily accessible fact sheets, language or data for Congress, the Administration, the media, allies and the public. Communications • Work to support the communications activities of the domestic global warming campaign including: creating fact sheets, briefing materials and reports for the media, allies, Congressional offices, the media and the Pew website. • Work with Pew Field Department to ensure that field organizers are equipped with domestic global warming materials, research and information. Requirements: • 8 to 12 years of professional experience. • Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred. • Experience and deep understanding of climate change research and policy including economic modeling. • Experience with the federal legislative process. Capitol Hill experience desired. • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including communicating complex ideas for a general audience. Travel: It is anticipated that the individual in this position will travel within the U.S. including occasional trips, as necessary, to PCT's Philadelphia office. APPLY VIA THE WEBSITE Please quote the source of this advertisement. www.pewtrusts.org info@pewtrusts.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=378 12/11/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=378 Oceana is conducting multi-faceted campaigns to stop destructive fishing practices Oceana seeks a Climate Change Intern to assist in developing a strategy for addressing climate issues as they pertain to oceans. The intern will assist on a variety of projects including writing, editing, researching and possibly policy work. Qualifications The ideal candidate should possess: - Great researching, writing and communication skills - A good understanding of climate change - Ability to work in a team and independently - Enthusiasm for environmental work - Familiarity with MS Office applications Interns should be able to work 30 hours a week for at least 10 weeks. Stipends are available. Oceana accepts interns who earn academic credit for their internship. College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. How to apply Please submit your cover letter, resume and a short writing sample (no longer than 2 pages) to Oceana, Inc., via e-mail (resumes@oceana.org) subject line: Climate Change Intern; fax (202-833-2070) or mail 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Position is opened until filled. Please quote the source of this advertisement. www.oceana.org resumes@oceana.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=375 12/09/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=375 No phone calls please. Qualified applicants only. WRI only accepts applications for current job openings. The World Resources Institute has an opening for an Associate/Senior Associate in its Climate & Energy Program. The position supports WRI�fs work on GHG emissions offsets, and their role in U.S. state, regional, federal, and international climate policy. WRI works closely with policy makers to promote the design and implementation of innovative climate policies. The position involves significant interaction with stakeholders and public officials involved in energy and land-use policy, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mitigation. Responsibilities -Analyze and develop proposals for efficient and effective incorporation of offsets into emissions market design, as well as other policies for achieving reductions outside an emissions cap. -Work will include a particular emphasis on agricultural and forestry sectors. -Research and present findings on offsets quality standards, reduction potentials, and oversight needs. -Assess emissions and economic impacts of existing and proposed offset programs. -Communicate with policymakers and stakeholders in the carbon offset community on development of policy options. -Contribute to and critique WRI�fs peer-reviewed publications, especially involving climate policy and emissions markets. -Provide general project assistance, including meeting preparation and administrative tasks. -Support project managers with budgeting and internal/external communications activities. -In collaboration with other team members, draft activities reports for WRI�fs management and external partners/funders. -Participate in WRI�fs broader climate change activities including other U.S. and international projects and strategies at the direction of the project managers. www.wri.org sort@wri.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=374 12/09/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=374 REN21 is seeking a Renewable Energy Policy Advisor to support its Secretariat in Paris. REN21 is a global policy network that provides a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to bolster policy development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies. Open to a wide variety of dedicated stakeholders, REN21 connects governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, industry associations, and other partnerships and initiatives. REN21 is supported by a Secretariat. The REN21 Secretariat has been operating since 2006 and is located in the offices of the UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics in Paris, France. Position Overview The Renewable Energy Policy Advisor will guide REN21 �fs work in providing authoritative information and promoting knowledge generation on renewable energy policy by monitoring international RE policy developments and ensuring that gaps in the information and knowledge bases are effectively filled. Duties and Responsibilities Support preparation of substantive reports and issue papers on renewable energy policy prepared on behalf of the REN21 Secretariat Contribute to information and outreach activities in terms of preparing input for the web information system and relevant publications Provide advice to REN21 members on RE policy, technology, and market issues; serve as an information resource on matters related to energy and climate policy Assist the Head of the REN21 Secretariat in managing the work programme and developing and revising strategies to achieve the REN21 mission Strategically position the REN21 Network and its products in international high-level policy meetings and conferences and through the Internet www.ren21.net jobs@ren21.net http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=376 12/09/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=376 Climate Policy Program Research Assistant Resources for the Future (RFF) is a nonprofit, nonadvocacy research and public policy organization that focuses on a variety of natural resource, energy, and environmental issues. Established in 1952, the organization is committed to both scholarly excellence and policy analysis. The Climate Policy Program at RFF is designed to help decision makers and stakeholders address the many complexities of climate policy. The Climate Program's core focus is economic research leading to improvements in the design of regional, national, and international climate policy. Increasingly, the Climate Program is also pursing research in the fields of law, political science and international relations. We seek applicants with backgrounds in economics, law, international relations, politics and/or environmental policy. The successful candidate will help RFF's Climate Program pursue innovative projects on a number of fronts. New projects including, for example, (i) defining the elements of a new bipartisan U.S. climate change foreign policy, (ii) identifying trends and policy options to handle emerging markets for carbon denominated assets and "offsets" from the forest sector, particularly in rainforest nations, and (iii) developing options for bilateral and multilateral climate cooperation with China. The ideal candidate would have extraordinarily strong analytic skills, write and orally communicate exceptionally well, and be comfortable interacting with senior decision makers. Candidates should have completed a least a bachelor's degree (masters degree preferable), be well organized, and able to manage tasks independently. Priority will be given to candidates that have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, as well as have acquired extensive knowledge of U.S. and international climate policy, preferably through practical experiences. The salary range is $39,500 - $40,500, depending on education and experience. Collegial work atmosphere, 35-hour work week, and benefits including: ten days annual leave, ten holidays, thirteen days sick leave, medical insurance. Please submit cover letter indicating that you are applying for the Climate Policy Program RA position, resume (including the names of three references with email addresses and phone numbers), short writing sample, and college transcripts (unofficial acceptable). Questions, not applications, can be sent to resumes@rff.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women/minorities encouraged to apply. Applications accepted until position is filled. No telephone calls please. For more information about RFF, visit our website at www.rff.org/jobs www.rff.org castle@rff.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=373 12/08/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=373 The Director for Climate Policy supports Conservation International�fs conservation goals by working with a multi-disciplinary climate change team and CI�fs field programs to implement a dynamic climate change strategy to avoid dangerous anthropogenic climate change and resulting global biodiversity loss and devastating human well-being impacts. Working within CI's Center for Conservation and Government, the Director will lead efforts to develop and communicate climate change policies that will help harness the valuable climate mitigating and adapting benefits provided by nature, focusing on Conservation International's priority areas. In partnership with CI's strategic Climate Change team, the Director will lead the development of CI's policy positions related to forest carbon mitigation strategies and proposals; develop communication materials, coordinate on joint policy approaches, and inform senior leadership of international climate policy developments. In support of CI field programs, the Director for Climate Policy will partner in their efforts to guide and support developing country climate change negotiators, opinion leaders and media to advocate CI's position. The successful candidate will develop strong and influencial relations with a broad array of stakeholders to achieve a comprehensive international climate agreement that emphasizes the creation of financial incentives for developing countrries and allows for the inclusion of all major greenhouse gas emitters. She/he will participate in developing a research agenda that will support CI's policy agenda and will support the work of the broader Climate Change team by assisting with proposal writing and donor cultivation as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic leadership and direction: Develop and advance a focused international climate change policy strategy to promote the creation of a long-term signal to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases, including financial incentives to prevent deforestation and restore valuable forest habitats. Lead and represent CI at international climate meetings and events. Outreach and coalition-building: Engage climate negotiators and other decision makers from developing and industrialized countries and work with partners, including NGOs, inter-governmental agencies, multi- and bilateral institutions, and indigenous peoples to collaborate toward a comprehensive international climate agreement with strong incentives for forest mitigation activities. Internal guidance: Build understanding and capacity within CI, and provide strategic advice and support to CI field programs to effectively advance the international climate change policy debate. Contribute to proposal writing and donor cultivation. Policy solutions and influence: Through coordination with experts across CI and in partner organizations, lead the development of expertise on key technical and policy questions, and bring this expertise to bear in designing international forest carbon policies. Capacity-building and education: Educate policy makers and opinion leaders on the climate mitigation opportunities presented by forest carbon activities and well-designed policies to promote them, incorporating CI's extensive scientific, technical and on-the-ground expertise and results. Working Conditions: Position requires up to 35% international travel. www.conservation.org hr@conservation.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=370 12/08/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=370 We are looking for a Senior Consultant Bioenergy (m/f) for our branches in Berlin and Cologne. Your tasks Project management and active cooperation in projects -Specialist support in the field of bioenergy -Acquisition of new projects -Development and maintenance of networks www.ecofys.com recruiting@ecofys.de http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=371 12/08/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=371 IDEACarbon is an independent and professional provider of ratings and strategic advice on carbon finance. Our services are designed to provide leading financial institutions, corporations, governments, traders and developers with unbiased intelligence and analysis of the factors that affect the pricing of carbon market assets. We are looking to recruit a Carbon Market Research Manager in London, Singapore and also New York. Position/Title: Carbon Market Research Manager (London, NY and Singapore) Responsibilities: - Design research surveys to gather and analyse insights from policymakers, opinion formers and market participants from clients and contacts - Write-up research results and intelligence into client briefings - Contribute to the development of the IDEACarbon client and contact base www.ideacarbon.com careers@ideacarbon.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=372 12/08/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=372 ETIP is seeking pre-and post-doctoral research fellows to work on domestic or international climate policy. The Fellow will report directly to ETIP's Director. Candidates interested in working on climate policy in China, India, or the United States are particularly encouraged to apply, as well as candidates with a special focus on the intersection between climate policy and energy technology development and deployment. Technology transfer/cooperation for low-carbon technologies is of special interest. The Research Fellow will be expected to produce at least one publishable article, present his findings before internal and external audiences, and play a substantive role in the dissemination process of any findings. The Research Fellow will be expected to produce at least one publishable article, present his findings before internal and external audiences, and play a substantive role in the dissemination process of any findings. belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/fellowships/ bcsia_fellowships@ksg.harvard.edu http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=363 12/05/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=363 The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) is currently looking for a Program Associate to provide research and coordination to support GHGMI initiatives, provide support for marketing activities, provide support or take lead on reports, proposals and other deliverables; and attend and participate in conferences, meetings, workshops, and other events in the US and abroad. Visit the web site for more information. Please quote the source of this advertisement. www.ghginstitute.org info@ghginstitute.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=364 12/05/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=364 EPA's Climate Leaders Program is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Program Manager. Climate Leaders provides guidance and recognition to leading companies to help them develop and implement comprehensive climate change strategies. Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. More than 225 businesses have joined, making Climate Leaders the largest corporate greenhouse gas goal-setting program in the United States. These partners represent more than 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 11 percent of U.S. GDP. The position is located in the Office of Atmospheric Program's Climate Protection Partnerships Division (CPPD), Energy Supply and Industry Branch (ESIB). ESIB is responsible for the implementation of voluntary programs that promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. These voluntary programs are designed to work in collaboration with industry to overcome a wide range of informational, technical, and institutional barriers to implementing cost-effective, greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities. Responsibilities: This position will assist in the continued development and implementation of the Climate Leaders program. The position involves providing technical assistance to Climate Leaders companies to complete GHG inventories and set GHG reduction goals; supporting the development of sector-specific and cross-sector inventory protocols; serving in multi-stakeholder groups on issues regarding program priorities; engaging potential and current Climate Leaders companies through outreach efforts and tracking their progress in the program. In addition, the position involves developing and delivering technical presentations to various stakeholders, representing EPA at conferences and managing EPA contracts and grants. www.epa.gov bradley.anne@epa.gov http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=356 12/04/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=356 Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI) is an industry leader with over twenty-five years of history developing and implementing innovative approaches to energy and resource efficiency. We offer our local and national clients a unique combination of expert research, program design, and on-the-ground delivery. We have exciting opportunities for individuals who want to bring their passion and commitment to work within the energy efficiency market. Position Overview: The Senior Program Manager will lead one of the company's largest programs. The position will manage program development, lead the program team and ensure effective implementation of kWh savings in the commercial market. The project team includes local, remote and indirect reporting staff. This position will be accountable to exceed the client's expectations. The successful candidate will continue building a trusted relationship with one of the company's largest clients. PECI lives in a rapidly changing environment. This person must be able to maneuver quickly between big-picture design, implementation and coordination details. The ability to easily switch gears between strategy and execution in response to unexpected events and circumstances is required. The position needs a person who is comfortable in a world of ambiguity. Responsibilities: - Manage large programs and/or groups of programs, including responsibility for developing work plans, making assignments, and assuring success of the program(s) - Serve on the business unit's leadership team and support PECI's efforts to remain a leader in an evolving market - Continuously assess program progress and develop creative solutions to new issues or market information - Continuously and aggressively identify and evaluate new methods for the delivery of energy efficiency services for clients within the constraints of the program budget - Develop partnerships with subcontractors and other industry affiliates - Serve as a liaison between internal and external clients including partners, end-users and other stakeholders - Lead team in evaluating and developing company responses to Requests For Proposals (RFPs) - Develop and manage program budgets - Represent the company to clients and industry associations, including presentations and networking www.peci.org job2332@peci.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=357 12/04/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=357 Visit our Company website to gain understanding of what we are about. We also have two related companies www.keyinsulation.com and www.ibsadvisorsllc.com. Position Overview: The qualified candidate will lead our sales effort to increase the revenue stream pricipally in Energy Star certifications, NAHB Green Verification and LEED for Homes. As Vice President the person selected will also be expected to solidify the Company's position as a leading authority in Green Building Inititatives, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Building Practices and Healthy Living Environments in signle family homes. We are a for profit enterprise and will look to our new Vice President to increase revenues, improve margins and seek out new business opportunities. www.buildersenergyrater.com rbacon@buildersenergyrater.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=358 12/04/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=358 Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment! The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 17,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, is currently seeking an experienced individual to join the Research Department. Position Overview: The Research Manager will assist and manage a growing variety of projects and ongoing activities contributing to USGBC's goal to increase collaboration and build on existing research as it relates to green building and LEED. This goal serves USGBC's customers, constituents, committees and staff. Job duties will generally involve management of in-house and contracted research projects initiated by USGBC, as well as consultation to independent research projects of interest to USGBC. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with USGBC program staff to identify and prioritize research needs. - Manage contracted research projects. - Conduct in-house research projects, such as various analyses of LEED project data (building performance as well as market-related topics). - Perform grant management and quality assurance tasks supporting USGBC's Green Building Research Grant Fund. - Facilitate relevant third-party research projects through data sharing and consultation. - Track other upcoming third-party research projects of interest to USGBC. - Represent USGBC at technical forums; engage industry peers; and present research findings. - Relate research findings to USGBC's technical, education and outreach needs. - Related Organization Goals and Objectives: - To be both a resource for existing knowledge about green building research as well as a driver of relevant research. - To increase USGBC's capacity to facilitate, analyze and disseminate research. - To position USGBC as a primary driver of emerging LEED-related and green building research agendas. - To increase collaboration and build on existing research as it relates to green building and LEED www.usgbc.org jobs@usgbc.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=359 12/04/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=359 We are seeking a highly motivated individual to recruit and manage public sector clients as part of the CDP Supply Chain programme. The successful applicant will have a background in the public sector, ideally with detailed knowledge of procurement procedures and will be an experienced account manager. Responsibilities will include dedicated account management of existing and new public sector members; recruitment of new members through a combination of approaches including leveraging existing CDP relationships, networking and presenting at conferences; working closely with the wider CDP team to encourage the promotion of all CDP programmes and activities to public sector contacts; organising roundtables, forums, research projects and other events that add value to the CDP Supply Chain process. Closing date for applications 14 December 2008 Please quote the source of this advertisement. cdproject.net recruitment@cdproject.net http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=360 12/04/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=360 The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. The goal of the RA Climate Change Initiative (CCI) is to conserve biodiversity and enhance livelihoods through supporting sustainable land management practices to mitigate climate change. The CCI is cross-divisional, involving activities of the sustainable forestry, agriculture and tourism divisions of RA. The two principal foci are carbon forestry and agroforestry offset projects and sustainable production of commodity crops for biofuels. The CCI works with a wide range of stakeholders, from small producers to large corporations to governments. Position Summary The Technical Specialist will be responsible for technical project coordination, verification systems and tools development, training, and assistance with the growth of RA's CCI. S/he will be expected to effectively provide scientific and technical rigor to RA verification of carbon sequestration and emissions reductions projects according to internationally accepted standards, focusing primarily on forestry, agroforestry, and agriculture, but monitoring all technical work across divisions. This position will work together with the cross-divisional Climate Initiative Team including Directors and other Managers from Sustainable Forestry, Agriculture, and Tourism to develop the organization�fs activities to address climate change. The Technical Specialist will represent the RA CCI to businesses, NGOs, project developers, carbon credit and offset service providers, investors, and corporations. Responsibilities - Provide technical input to carbon verification audit work and participate in the technical components related to carbon calculations in both field and desk based audits; - Assist Forestry and Agriculture Regional Managers with the preparation of forestry, agroforestry, and agricultural carbon project proposals, budgeting, team identification, report writing, report review, and finalization of assessments; - Coordinate project-by-project efforts of Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism staff to participate in carbon validation, verification, and methodology development as needed; - Provide leadership in managing the accreditations or approvals of RA as a carbon validator/verifier for the Voluntary Carbon Standard; Chicago Climate Exchange; CCBA, Plan Vivo; and other carbon verification systems (such as Clean Development Mechanism) as necessary; - Create procedure and policy documents for RA audit and verification techniques for any of the international standards we will use; - Publish auditor guidance and training modules for validation/verification of forestry, agroforestry, and agriculture carbon projects; - Publish guidance and develop methodologies or tools suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and community organizations developing carbon projects; - Enhance the worldwide technical capacity of Rainforest Alliance through development and implementation of carbon methodologies and protocols for forestry, agriculture, and tourism; - Develop training materials with the Training Manager for use in training RA staff, representatives, and auditors, and implement training courses with the Verification Services Manager or other RA staff; - Evaluate Rainforest Alliance certified/verified business portfolio to identify potential carbon project opportunities; - Coordinate with other organizations and partners on joint carbon projects; - Lead the creation of a referral database and establish contacts with project developers, offset providers, carbon consultants and funders; - Provide technical input into the creation of public communication materials (service summary and fact sheets) and website; - Represent RA CCI at public events; Prepare press releases and profiles about the RA CCI activities; - Provide support to regions in the recruitment of clients, particularly in explaining technical aspects of carbon measurement; - Serve as technical resource to climate and carbon-related questions from RA regional and partner offices; and - Other duties as assigned. www.rainforest-alliance.org personnel@ra.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=354 12/03/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=354 The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) offers independent research and advice to governments and companies with respect to energy technology and policy. ECN Policy Studies is one of eight units of ECN and employs a multidisciplinary team of fifty specialists who work nationally and internationally to provide advice and analysis in the field of energy and climate policy, using a broad range of up-to-date concepts, models and databases. ECN Policy Studies has offices in Amsterdam and Petten. Within the group International Energy and Climate issues an exciting opportunity has risen for a Junior researcher international energy and climate policy. Working area The global climate and energy problem is in the centre of the attention of many national and international policymakers. To help address their questions, ECN Policy Studies generates and disseminates high-quality knowledge and experience in the field of climate and energy policy for key decision-makers and interested parties worldwide. The focus of work for the coming years is on the post-2012 follow-up treaty of the Kyoto Protocol, expected to be agreed in Copenhagen in December 2009. Clients for studies are ministries, agencies and international organisations such as the UNFCCC, UNEP, the European Commission, and the Dutch Ministry for the Environment. ECN Policy Studies has a truly multidisciplinary team of experts with technological, social science and economic backgrounds. The researchers work in project teams which often combine qualitative analysis with quantitative tools to achieve high-quality and policy-relevant outputs. Examples of recent projects are: - Analysis of the role of technologies and finance in post-2012 climate policy (e.g., renewable energy, carbon dioxide capture and storage) - Advice on carbon trading, particularly the Clean Development Mechanism - Development of a simulation model for determining the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme carbon prices under different policy scenarios - Assistance to the Indonesian government on regional energy planning and policy. www.ecn.nl deconinck@ecn.nl http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=352 12/03/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=352 Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. They currently have two tenure-track positions in Climate Change Science: Atmospheric Science or Terrestrial Biogeochemistry. Cornell University has recently established a Climate Change Initiative as part of its Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF, sustainablefuture.cornell.edu). The Center serves to focus and integrate the growing interest across departments in sustainability, as well as to generate real-world impacts. As part of the Climate Change Initiative, the Center seeks to facilitate hire over the next 3 years of several faculty members in the biological and physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, and the humanities. We seek applications for two tenure-track positions at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR rank in climate change science, one in Atmospheric Science and one in Terrestrial Biogeochemistry. For both, we seek candidates to address regional and global scale issues by employing theoretical and empirical approaches such as modeling, earth-observing system and/or spatial information technologies, data-assimilation, spatial statistics, and time-series analysis. The Atmospheric Science position will address the interactions of the atmosphere with earth surfaces. The Terrestrial Biogeochemistry position will focus on the interaction of terrestrial surface processes with global environmental change. The scope of these positions is intentionally broad and a wide range of research areas will be considered. These "open department" searches seek to place outstanding candidates in departments they best match. Potential home departments are Biological and Environmental Engineering, Crop and Soil Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and Natural Resources. Both positions will involve 50% research and 50% instructional responsibilities and developing an internationally recognized and externally funded research program in Climate Change Science. sustainablefuture.cornell.edu atmospheric-search@cornell.edu http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=351 12/03/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=351 Green Neighbours 21 is an environmental group in the Bathurst-St. Clair area of Toronto that engages residents of Municipal Ward 21 (and beyond) to work together on climate change solutions. The GHG Reduction Campaign will train volunteers to engage people in actions to reduce their ghg emissions, and link them with organizations and/or companies that can provide them with services. Green Neighbours 21 is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to act as project coordinator for this campaign. Responsibilities * recruit, train and supervise volunteers * work with marketing company on brand development and core messaging * prepare print materials for home visits and training materials for volunteers * promote the project and invite participation from a wide range of community groups * design data management system * liaise with partner organizations * assume responsibility for all record-keeping * write final report gn21.ca jeannemoffat@rogers.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=350 12/03/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=350 JOB SUMMARY The Program Analyst will form an integral part of CCSE�fs renewable energy team, which provides incentives and other assistance to residents and businesses who install renewable energy systems. The Program Analyst will support the CSI Program Manager and other members of the CCSE renewable energy team and will play a vital role in CCSE�fs official Program reporting, monitoring and evaluation and regional renewable energy installation tracking. This position holds great potential for the right person to become extremely knowledgeable about renewable energy programs, the technologies they support and their various practical impacts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Develop and maintain Program data report templates in response to requests from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and internal clients. 2. Access and utilize existing Program databases 3. Work with external counterparts to coordinate data collection and reporting 4. Develop analytical tools for Program assessment, tracking and evaluation 5. Develop tools for in-depth economic and financial analysis on solar-electric, solar-thermal and other renewable technologies and applications 6. Communicate effectively with staff at all levels regarding Project Manager or client requests 7. Contribute substantively to development of reports and presentations, electronic correspondence and web site content 8. Collect, compile and report data on market developments in the solar arena and for other relevant clean technologies 9. Communicate with Project Managers to provide status updates, report concerns and develop remedies 10. Must be able to anticipate the needs of the Program Managers and team and prioritize their workload and schedule to meet these needs 11. Ensure prompt, professional and courteous telephone, email and in-person interactions 12. Perform other duties as required www.energycenter.org hr@energycenter.org. http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=355 12/03/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=355 M3 is a full service design firm. As our name represents, we are a merger of 3 disciplines; Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management providing continous design and construction services from project conception to final testing and integration. We offer a diverse field of services to a broad international client base. Founded in 1986 in Tucson, Arizona, M3 continues to grow with office in Chandler, Arizona and Hermosillo, Mexico. Centered in a region with significant mining and astronomical projects, we are well known both domestically and internationally for our contributions to these industries. Position Overview: Design Project Manager: Candidate will facilitate a project team to achieve LEED project certifications. Conduct presentations, meetings, and train the project team. Will manage the LEED process for a multi-disciplined team and perform all other duties as assigned. www.m3eng.com/ m3@m3eng.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=348 12/02/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=348 UNDP has built up over the last 16 years a large portfolio of Climate Change projects with the help of funding provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The majority of these projects have focused on achieving long-term global benefits in terms of greenhouse gas emission reductions through mitigation activities, in line with guidance provided by the UNFCCC and the operational strategy and programs of the GEF. The Kyoto Protocol, concluded under the UNFCCC in December 1997 and entered into force in February 2005, has introduced a number of new, complementary financial mechanisms (CDM, JI, international emissions trading, collectively referred to as �gcarbon finance�h) that have a shorter-term investment focus, resulting in concrete and measurable greenhouse gas emission reductions. These �ecompliance�f credits are complemented by voluntary carbon credits. Buyers of voluntary credits are typically public institutions, service companies and small & medium size enterprises (SMEs), as well as environmentally-conscious consumers; as such, the voluntary market has a strong advocacy element. The voluntary market differs substantially from the compliance market in that it is not regulated centrally. The nascent voluntary market currently trades credits at a discount to compliance credits. The voluntary market offers the opportunity to develop: (i) additional project types covering emission sources that are currently not included or do not have substantial uptake under CDM/JI; and (ii), smaller-scale projects that are inaccessible to CDM/JI due to transaction costs. Often, these projects have strong sustainable development benefits. With seed funding from United Nations Foundation (UNF), UNDP is developing the MDG Carbon Facility (�eMDG Carbon�f), to access the potential financing of the burgeoning carbon market in a manner that addresses climate risk and promotes human development in UNDP�fs constituent countries. MDG Carbon currently provides a �eone-stop-shop�f of assistance for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as deliver contributions to the MDGs building on existing markets of CDM & JI, and has established a business model, project development tools and processes, training of key staff, and competitive bidding by Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for a partnership with UNDP in the compliance market. UNDP provides technical assistance to project proponents to assist in the design and development of projects, while a financial services provider selected by UNDP purchases, and in some cases markets, carbon credits generated by the projects. In 2008, UNDP will start exploring the development of services to the voluntary carbon market. Duties and Responsibilities The Voluntary Carbon Market Advisor�fs (hereafter �ethe Advisor�f) overarching tasks will be to: 1. Develop and establish a pragmatic business plan for MDG Carbon voluntary carbon market services, within the framework of the Environment and Energy Group�fs business plan for environmental finance 2. Lead the establishment of an effective, sustainable and competitive business for MDG Carbon in the voluntary carbon market, complementing work undertaken in the compliance market; The Advisor will work in the MDG Carbon Facility, in the Environment and Energy Group of UNDP�fs Bureau for Development Policy, reporting to the Manager, MDG Carbon Facility. The Advisor will be responsible for the overall coordination of voluntary carbon market activities associated with MDG Carbon, incorporating: Organization and operations: Develop the organizational structure of the voluntary carbon market programme within the framework of the existing UNDP business plan for environmental finance, defining the most cost-effective and sustainable structures for programming a variety of project types, initially focusing on greenhouse gas emission sources not covered by the Kyoto Protocol, but envisaging future inclusion of a range of activities from Sustainable Land Management sequestration and forestry to community-based renewable energy, energy efficiency & programmatic initiatives; Advise senior management of relevant thematic areas of UNDP, and through them the operational staff, on optimizing synergies between UNDP grant-based programmes, compliance market, and voluntary carbon market finance, and how to identify opportunities for effective scale-up and replication of UNDP-led projects with the use of voluntary carbon market finance; Advise on the establishment of pragmatic operational modalities that will enable UNDP to utilize existing structures, including defining the functions of Head Office, Regional Centers and UNDP Country Offices in relation to voluntary carbon market activities such as cost-recovery, reporting & accountability; Coordinate with MDG Carbon Technical Advisors and the Advisors of the Montreal Protocol Unit on the development and delivery of voluntary carbon technical services including voluntary project screening criteria and processes, and the identification and application of appropriate GHG quantification standards; Provide training and information to relevant Head Office, Regional Bureaux and Country Office staff as required; Contribute to facilitating and streamlining MDG Carbon for the voluntary carbon market by developing the necessary tools and processes to be made available in the form of online programming/resource kits; Financial Modality: Leveraging UNDP�fs experience in establishing the compliance arm of MDG Carbon, establish a viable business plan that optimizes different external public & private financing alternatives to facilitate project development in the voluntary carbon market; Coordinate with MDG Carbon Finance and Legal Advisors, on the development and delivery of a sustainable financial and legal modality for MDG Carbon�fs voluntary carbon market services, including working in close collaboration with UNDP�fs corporate legal and financial offices; and on the development and delivery of a business model including full-cost recovery and pragmatic cost sharing between UNDP offices; In accordance with UNDP�fs required procedures, design and oversee the tender processes to select external partners to MDG Carbon for its voluntary carbon market services, including the selection of any financial services providers Integration with corporate objectives: Develop strategies to ensure that initial MDG Carbon voluntary market activities enable and encourage subsequent engagement of other relevant UNDP thematic areas that could benefit from accessing finance from the voluntary carbon market such as energy access, land rehabilitation, biodiversity and water programmes; Participate in and contribute to relevant corporate initiatives as appropriate; Participate in relevant outreach events as required to maintain the profile of MDG Carbon. www.undp.org SolaimanAR@unops.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=346 12/02/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=346 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat is supporting the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties. The Sustainable Development Mechanisms (SDM) Programme supports the implementation of the Kyoto mechanisms, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint implementation (JI). The CDM Quality and Information Systems Unit in the CDM sub-programme supports two key operational activities of the CDM support which are of cross cutting nature to the CDM substantive units: (a) the CDM overall quality system ensures the professional design, implementation and maintenance of an overall quality management as well as control measures; (b) the CDM Information System provides design, development, programming and maintenance support to the CDM web based public and restricted information IT applications and to the CDM Registry. Responsibilities Under the general guidance and supervision of the Coordinator CDM, the incumbent manages the CDM quality and information systems unit, advises the CDM Executive Board (CDM EB) on related strategy issues providing options on service levels, development and implementation. The manager guides the work of teams led by senior professionals ensuring that the unit�fs work-programmes and programmed activities are carried out to the highest professional quality standard, in a timely and impartial manner to meet the expectations of the CDM EB, governments, private sector clients and actors involved in the CDM. The manager participates in the operational management. unfccc.int vacancies@unfccc.int http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=347 12/02/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=347 The Biosystems Division wishes to appoint a postdoc to work within the Ecosystems Programme (ECO) in the Biosystems Department at Risø DTU. Research in ECO focuses on the interactions between ecosystems, energy production and climate change. The aim of the programme is to study the structure, function, processes, and dynamics of agro- and semi-natural ecosystems. The goal is to predict the function of plant ecosystems in a changing environment and to assess the ecological effects of introducing new plant types into the environment. Research tasks The postdoc candidate will be involved in several of the following experimental tasks: - Development and improvement of applications for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on chamber techniques - Measurements of GHG emissions from soil and aquatic surfaces to the atmosphere - Analysis and assessment of GHG emissions associated with production of bio-energy in terrestrial and marine systems www.risoe.dk/ claus.beier@risoe.dk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=341 12/01/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=341 For two decades, Environmental Defense Fund has advanced the science of global warming and led national and international efforts to address what scientists agree is the world�fs most pressing environmental problem. We seek measures that will stabilize the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to avoid irreversible damage to the planet. We believe this aim can be achieved only with a worldwide system that sets a limit on pollution and employs emissions trading to meet that limit cost-effectively. Environmental Defense Fund�fs Climate Program encompasses the organization�fs flagship initiatives to address the defining environmental challenge of global warming. From effective state-level advocacy and strategic litigation, to our groundbreaking national campaign for a mandatory cap on greenhouse gas pollution, to our international work to develop a strong international agreement, the Climate Program is at the forefront of developing effective climate policy. An ongoing important element in Environmental Defense Fund�fs overall strategy to bring about U.S. action on global warming is a suite of initiatives at the state level to serve as models showing how pollution can be reduced efficiently, refuting critics�f claims that reductions are impossible or too burdensome, and, over time, to motivate affected industries to join in advocating national legislation, which ultimately is more efficient than meeting different compliance requirements in different states. As the co-author of historic legislation in California that puts a statewide cap on greenhouse gas emissions, EDF is now working with the California State government to implement the new law, which will cut greenhouse gases 25% by the year 2020. EDF had previously played a key role in securing legislation in California to cut emissions of greenhouse gases from automobiles sold in the state – legislation which has been subsequently adopted by 12 other states. EDF�fs lawyers also played a critical role in defending this law against legal challenge and in establishing EPA�fs legal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, EDF is mobilizing business, farm and grassroots groups to build bipartisan support for national legislation to cap and significantly cut our greenhouse gas emissions. Our work combines media, lobbying and field organizing with a goal of creating the necessary political support for Congressional action. In furtherance of that effort, EDF played a critical role in helping to found the US Climate Action Partnership, a coalition of leading multinational corporations and environmental groups to press for national legislation. We also work extensively with other nontraditional partners, including farmers, foresters, religious groups, hunters and fishermen and other Strategic Partners to build support for national cap and trade legislation. Internationally, EDF staff members have participated in the global climate treaty talks since their inception, and international climate treaties have adopted policies and language developed by Environmental Defense Fund. We pioneered efforts to address the challenge of deforestation, which accounts for about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, within the framework of a climate agreement. We have worked for ten years in China, to address critical air pollution problems in a way that builds capacity and support to address greenhouse gas emissions. We have helped the Chinese government implement a cap-and-trade program to cut sulfur dioxide and other conventional pollutants. Our pilot programs in China link poverty alleviation, an important government priority, to climate by helping farmers in China�fs poorest provinces reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon, becoming eligible for revenue from the sale of avoided carbon emission. As we close in on passage of national legislation limiting carbon in the U.S., our international team is leading a campaign to ensure that the next international agreement contains incentives to bring significant parts of the developing world into a global trading system. As EDF�fs largest program, the Climate Program has an annual operating budget of approximately $40M. CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT CLIMATE PROGRAM More specifically, the fundamental challenges for the new Vice President, Climate Program include: Create vision for the Climate Program The Vice President, Climate Program will work with existing program leadership and staff experts to define and focus the program�fs long term vision and goals for the domestic and international work on climate and air, maximizing synergies among state, national and international climate and air initiatives. He/she will create strategies for achieving goals and identify and cultivate internal and external stakeholders who are able to garner support and enthusiasm for vision. The Vice President will also be charged with building and cultivating relationships with board members and Development staff to increase funding opportunities and cultivating external stakeholders to identify other areas of program growth, including programmatic work and/or new funders. This person will have the talent to leverage public speaking and other external opportunities to enhance Environmental Defense Fund�fs image in the broader spectrum and establish him/herself as the reigning �gsubject matter expert�h on program area issues. The Vice President will also work to create and nurture relationships with new advocates for the program and persuade new advocates to become more fully invested in their support. Revenue Generation The Vice President, Climate Program will be accountable for specific revenue goals, including fundraising and program growth. In conjunction with the development staff, he/she will identify opportunities to cultivate new donors/funders or to increase support from existing donors/funders. He/she will work to ensure the fundraising strategy is aligned with the overall program vision to create excitement and buy in from the funder community; work with senior Development staff to craft and target outreach opportunities to maximize support and create opportunities for donors/funders to assess ROI to encourage increased giving. The Vice President will revitalize existing revenue streams to encourage additional support. Delivery of strategic goals The Vice President, Climate Program will collaborate with senior program leadership to manage delivery of outcomes as defined by program vision by actively engaging with peers to create stronger collaboration between and across programs. He/she will closely align program strategies with the Strategic Partners program to garner the support of government leaders, influentials, and key decision makers. He/she will have the ability to leverage peer relationships to exploit additional funding opportunities. The Vice President is responsible for managing communication with internal and external stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress and to generate enthusiasm for program goals and accomplishments as well as to communicate program achievements to stakeholders at board meetings, donor events, and other opportunities. Leadership/Management The Vice President will work with the Executive Team and senior program staff across the organization to ensure that EDF is working on the most pressing environmental issues with a clear theory of victory. He/she will work with senior program staff to shepherd the program�fs growth and articulate a consistent vision and message. This individual will build and develop a staff of senior professionals, acknowledged as subject matter experts with clear direction and focus on execution. www.edf.org jobs@edf.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=342 12/01/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=342 The main growth areas are in India, Africa and the Middle East with each appointment offering a great opportunity for career progression in a fast moving, entrepreneurial team. As the successful candidate you will work with the London Carbon Origination Unit, reporting into the Managing Director. It will be your responsibility to originate CDM and JI projects while working with the pre-existing local teams in the fields of project identification, client management and CDM cycle coordination. Responsible for contract negotiations, business development and the coordination of the due diligence process, you will also be responsible for: - Identifying, pre-screening and assessing project opportunities - Performing market studies - Reinforcing existing partner networks and setting up new business relations - Preparing investment files - Coordinate full CDM /JI origination process locally (Auditing, PDD , validation, DNA ) - Help to negotiate contracts with clients (Drafting ERPA ) - Supporting CDM /JI Project and Risk Manager - Providing the Carbon teams in London & in New York with updates and reports - Representing and promoting the company at conferences and exhibitions www.acre-resources.co.uk info@acre-resources.co.uk http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=340 12/01/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=340 As an expert on renewable power policies and systems, the Program Strategist will draw upon extensive knowledge of the field to guide Sea Change Foundation's efforts to support development in the clean energy sector. In addition to a thorough understanding of power grids, utilities, and transmission, the Program Strategist must possess a proven ability to formulate specific action recommendations based on her/his independent analysis of current or proposed energy policies. The Program Strategist must be able to work effectively with colleagues across multiple disciplines, balancing the need for immediate action with the Foundation's desire to generate maximum return from its philanthropic investments. Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District, Sea Change Foundation is a private foundation that uses targeted philanthropy to leverage the power of the market and the public sector to develop and implement innovative solutions that address the most serious challenges faced by humankind; currently, the Foundation is entirely focused on the serious threat posed by climate change. Responsibilities of Program Strategists: - Serve as lead analyst and manager of renewable energy grants ($6.6M in FY09), developing potential grant concepts, presenting grant concepts to Foundation staff and Board members, collaborating with potential grantees to develop grant proposals and documents for approval, and completing due diligence activities on potential grants and grantees. - Proactively cultivate, review, and assess grantmaking opportunities, including assisting grantees in improving the quality of their proposals. - Conduct site visits of pending and active projects and travel to represent the Foundation as required. - Recommend grants for funding by soliciting peer reviews and providing critical analysis of project strengths, weaknesses and risks. - Develop progress indicators with grantees; monitor and track ongoing grants and initiatives, evaluate progress and report to staff, Board, and external colleagues on performance. - Maintain an on-going relationship with grantees to facilitate the exchange of information and maximize lessons learned. - Convene meetings of stakeholders, including grantees, other funders, government officials, subject matter experts and others to share insights and coordinate strategies when possible. - Stay current on trends, emerging issues, interventions and innovations related to renewable energy and climate change to enhance the Foundation's planning and grantmaking. - Help to plan and implement learning opportunities for grantees, staff and Board. - Work with and manage external consultants. - Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and Foundation requirements for all grants. - Complete other projects as assigned, including some related to the Foundation's internal operations and planning. www.seachange.org info@seachange.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=343 12/01/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=343 The Climate Group is looking for a candidate to establish and oversee a new engagement program with financial institutions in Greater China. You will be the main point of interface between The Climate Group and our corporate members in the finance sector in China. Among other things, the Finance Sector Program Manager will be expected to: • Develop and lead a robust engagement strategy with existing and new corporate members in China�fs finance sector to assist and accelerate their climate change leadership. • Recruit new members from Chinese financial institutions • Develop recommendations for policy makers on how to overcome existing barriers to investment in low carbon solutions. • Develop our outreach to a wider group of leading businesses to facilitate the development and take up of financial mechanisms and investment vehicles that accelerate investment in low carbon solutions. www.theclimategroup.org wwang@theclimategroup.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=344 12/01/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=344 ICROA is the leading membership alliance of carbon reduction and offset providers, in the voluntary carbon market. Members of ICROA all comply with the ICROA Code of Best Practice and ICROA provides leadership and a unified voice, advocating for rigorous industry standards. ICROA is a not for profit organisation. Internship Role: This role will involve providing research and administrative support to the ICROA Programme Manager. The individual chosen will also work on specific projects including the establishment of the ICROA Independent Advisory Board. This role is ideal for a graduate/masters student who would like work experience in climate change related public affairs, specifically in the voluntary carbon market. www.icroa.org cspencer@icroa.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=336 11/28/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=336 The Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation is a national leader in energy efficiency services and their growing organization is currently seeking a Program Representative to recruit and educate trade allies (HVAC contractors, plumbing contractors, electrical contractors, etc) in support of utility programs throughout the state of Indiana that promote energy efficient technologies. Responsibilities: This outstanding opportunity will require you to work out of your home in Indiana and travel throughout the territory recruiting trade allies and then providing onsite training regarding the benefits of promoting energy efficient products. You will also be required to conduct field verification inspections that meet program efficiency standards. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships will be crucial for success in this role www.weccusa.org hr@weccusa.org http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=335 11/28/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=335 Senior Project Officer – Technology Development We are currently seeking a Senior Project Officer – Technology Development to join the Energy Technology Innovation team of the Victorian State Government Department of Primary Industries (DPI). In this position you will participate in projects that contribute to important energy technology issues while ensuring that energy supply and energy markets continue to develop to meet the energy needs of all Victorians. The main duties of the position will include: • Managing implementation of large scale demonstration projects associated with energy technologies • Facilitating collaborations, partnerships and industry consortiums for development of initiatives and attracting investment • Project Management • Providing high level authoritative advice to Ministers and DPI Executive, including preparing submissions, reports and briefs on program and project issues. www.dpi.vic.gov.au Peter.Redlich@dpi.vic.gov.au http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=325 11/25/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=325 Econcern Econcern�fs mission is �ea sustainable energy supply for everyone�f. Econcern consists of operating companies Ecofys, Evelop, Ecostream, Ecoventures and OneCarbon. Together they deliver unique projects, innovative products and services for a sustainable energy supply. Econcern, which employs over 1,200 professionals in more than 20 countries across the world, was ranked No. 234 in Europe�fs top 500 listing of high growth, job-creating companies in 2007 and has won the European Business of the Year Award 2008. Within Econcern we are developing a new market proposition, called Climate Services, which focuses on end-user (top)comfort and satisfaction. This is a complete solution, based on heat pump technology, for a sustainable energy supply in new project developments and existing building stock. With our Climate Services package, end-users do not need natural gas to heat their buildings and to produce warm water, even cooling is supplied in a sustainable way. This is why our Climate Services solution is very environment friendly, by avoiding large amounts of CO2-emissions in the built environment. The Climate Services team will cooperate with selected partners to advise and realise the most efficient solutions for customers, such as housing corporations, real estate project developers, building contractors and municipalities. The Climate Services concept will be rolled-out internationally in 2009. At Econcern NV we are currently looking for a: Project / Program Manager Climate Services The position The Project Manager will be part of a start-up team and as such have a strong input in further fine-tuning the concept and introducing it into the market. As a Project Manager your main responsibilities will be: - Set up project organisation & project management - Manage several research projects - Maintain contact with selected partners - Participate in installation & building meetings - Manage (sub-)project leaders & project teams www.ecocern.com j.jacobs@econcern.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=326 11/25/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=326 Energy Ace, Inc., based in Decatur, GA, is a dynamic and successful sustainable building consulting firm that works with the greenest local and national architects and owners in the region. Do you have an expertise in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems? Do you want to help create the next generation of Green Buildings? If you have a passion for sustainability, expertise in facilities construction and management, and the desire to enter the fast growing green building industry, we'd like you to talk to you. Position Overview: We are looking for Building Systems Engineers/Commissioning Agents for our Atlanta location to commission LEED projects in the Southeast. As a commissioning agent you will confirm that building systems are designed, installed, and will operate to meet the owner's operational needs. www.energyace.com careers@energyace.com http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=327 11/25/2008 http://www.coolclimatejobs.com/search.php?job_id=327 Energy Action Coalition was founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The 35 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics. Position Overview: The Operations Manager will provide administrative support to the Managing Director and Energy Action Coalition central staff. The Operations Manager will ensure the EAC is well stocked with supplies and all systems are in good working order, work with Energy Action Coalition\'s fiscal sponsor, Earth Island Institute, to pay invoices, reimburse employees, deposit checks and track all organizational income and expenditure. The Operations Manager will assist in writing correspondence to funders and friends of the organizations, tracking and writing financial reports, and otherwise ensure all organizational bookkeeping is accurate and up to date. Responsibilities: - Provide necessary administrative support to Managing Director and EAC central staff - Process invoices and deposits and act a financial liaison with Earth Island Institute - Assist in tracking central budget spending - Support logistical needs for Power Shift 2009 planning and preparation - Maintain database of funder meetings, reports and proposals - Assist in writing grant proposals, reports and funder correspondence - Assist with planning central staff and coalition in-person meetings - 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required www.energyactioncoalition.org jobs@energyaction.net http://www.coolclimatejo