Project Manager, Methane

NRDC is seeking a Project Manager to lead our work on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector (coal mining, oil and gas, etc.), to be based in our Beijing office.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the management of research projects to support innovative policy and technical solutions to address China’s methane emissions in the energy sector, especially from coal mining, one of its largest sources of methane. The projects will include assessing the existing technical and policy support for reducing methane emissions, including capture and utilization of coalbed methane as well as lower-concentration coal mine methane; assessing the different technologies and costs for capture and utilization or destruction of methane and the barriers to scaling up these technologies; and research on financial and market mechanisms that could boost investment and utilization of methane reduction technologies.

The Project Manager will serve as the principal liaison to Chinese research partners, collaborating with partners to ensure that research provides quality, science-based analysis to benefit policymaking and the business case for scaling up solutions to addressing coal mine methane emissions. While the work will mainly focus on coal mine methane in China, the Project Manager should also be familiar with international efforts to address coal mine methane and be able to work with international partners.

The position will require business travels when deemed necessary. This position will be based in NRDC’s Beijing office and will be an integral part of the NRDC China Program.

Responsibilities:

Leading engagement with and managing the research projects of multiple research partners, and working with partners to prepare research proposals, budgets, contracts and compliance materials; ensuring quality project implementation that meets the research goals of the project, including organizing expert review meetings and providing expert feedback and guidance to partners to improve the research; collecting mid-term and final narrative and financial reports; and supporting reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
Keeping up to date on the latest developments in methane policy in the energy sector in China and internationally, including in key provinces.
Presenting on behalf of NRDC in conferences and workshops to introduce and discuss research findings and recommendations, and coordinating project communication, report launch and advocacy efforts on methane emissions controls.
Working with the other members of NRDC’s China Program and US colleagues to enhance NRDC’s research and advocacy efforts and expertise on energy and environmental policy.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in energy, environment, business/public administration, international development, or a related field (or bachelor's degree with 3 additional years of relevant experience).

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant, full-time work experience related to energy and environment.

· Preference for someone with existing experience on methane policy and/or in the coal mining sector

· Excellent research and writing skills in both Mandarin and English.

· Self-motivated with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, handle assignments independently, and work under tight deadlines.

· Ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, universities, companies, and NGOs.

· Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences including staff, stakeholders, and donors.

· Care for details, accuracy and high-quality output.

· Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications NRDC receives, we will only contact candidates we would like to progress through the search process. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes, or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until filled. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org and www.nrdc.cn.

If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please send an email with the position title in the subject line to hr_bj@nrdc-china.org.