Part-Time Consultant, Climate and Energy

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. For over two decades, the NRDC has worked in China as a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners. With a highly effective team of more than 40 members based in our Beijing office, we have worked hard at both the national and local levels to recommend, develop, and support the implementation of innovative laws, policies, technologies, and market tools that curb pollution and accelerate China’s transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office is registered under the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and supervised by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China in accordance with applicable laws.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Climate and Energy Project Manager, the Consultant shall perform the assigned tasks aimed at working with partners to facilitate and advance energy transition efforts in Inner Mongolia (hereafter “the IM initiative”).

The Consultant will be for an initial term of 10 months, with the potential to extend based on program needs. The Consultant must be presented in the office at least 2 days per week (7 hours per day with 1 hour un-paid lunch break) and available to join occasional field trips throughout the contract period. Travel costs will be reimbursed at cost.

Main Responsibilities:

·         Coordinating with research partners to prepare research outlines, proposals, and budgets to NRDC;

·         Supporting the Project Manager to ensure high quality research is designed and carried out that promotes and supports strong coal reduction and energy transition strategies and action at the provincial level;

·         Monitoring the progress of research and taking necessary steps to ensure the research is going on as planned;

·         Organizing initial, mid-term and final expert review meetings and giving timely feedback and guidance to research partners;

·         Drafting synthesis notes and reports based on partners’ research outputs regarding the IM initiative;

·         Organizing outreach events related to the IM initiative with NRDC’s China Communications team, as appropriate;

·         Providing the Climate and Energy team with timely, accurate and quality updates and input about the IM initiative to assist with the preparation of project progress and financial reports to funders; and

·         Keeping abreast of the latest policy and technical developments in Inner Mongolia concerning coal consumption, clean energy progress, and energy transition related economic and social topics.

Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in energy, environment, public administration, or a related field. 3-5 years (or above) of relevant working experience preferred.

·         Strong competence in project management and coordination; excellent research and writing skills in both Mandarin and English.

·         Broad knowledge of environmental, clean energy and climate change policy in China and abroad, and experience conducting environmental/energy data and policy analysis.

·         Strong interpersonal and cooperative skills, as well as the ability to work well with policymakers, research institutions, universities, companies, and other NGO partners.

To Apply:

To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume (both Chinese and English) to mchen@nrdc-china.org and indicate your availability. The subject of your application email should be entitled “Part-time Consultant – China Climate and Energy Team: your name.”