Location: Manila, Philippines
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with more than 30 years of experience working to solve today's greatest sustainable development challenges. IISD's Trade Program harnesses trade rules and related measures to promote inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The Senior Policy Advisor will work with national governments and other stakeholders in Viet Nam, the Philippines and Indonesia to conduct research and develop policy recommendations at the intersection of climate and trade policy. They will be part of a team implementing a multi-year project that supports the reduction of carbon emissions in Southeast Asia while advancing a just transition and promoting gender equality and social inclusion. A key focus is supporting governments in addressing the competitiveness implications of climate policies, including responding to trade and climate measures such as border carbon adjustments implemented by other jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct economic research with colleagues and partners in Indonesia, Viet Nam and the Philippines on the competitiveness impacts of climate policy choices.
- Work with industry and government to assess and respond to border carbon adjustment policies implemented in other jurisdictions.
- Engage with industry and labour representatives on the competitiveness impacts of climate policies.
- Develop trade and climate policy recommendations in collaboration with partners.
- Coordinate with IISD's Energy and Fiscal Policy, project management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation teams.
- Lead economic research projects, produce reports, policy briefs and technical guidance, and present findings to varied audiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with government and non-governmental partners in the focus countries.
Requirements:
- University degree or equivalent in economics, environmental economics, or a related subject; ability to analyze data and modelling results.
- 4 to 7 years of professional experience in policy development and implementation in government, the private sector, or an international or non-governmental organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of trade policy, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
- Experience collaborating with private industry representatives, particularly in the steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals or other heavy industrial sectors.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous team with minimal supervision; frequent international travel.
Assets: experience working in or with the heavy industrial sectors of the Philippines, Indonesia or Viet Nam; fluency in an official language of the Philippines, Indonesia or Viet Nam.
Employment: 100% full-time, 1-year contractual position with possibility of extension. Remote, based in Australia, Indonesia or the Philippines. Start date December 2026.
Application deadline: October 27, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are accepted only through BambooHR. Submit a CV (no longer than two pages) and a one-page letter of motivation. The IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire is optional. All submissions must be in English. Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization in the country they are based in, without sponsorship from IISD.
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