Policy Advisor – Fossil Fuel Transition

International Centre for Tax and Development

. Lead policy-oriented research and analysis on fossil fuel transitions, public financial flows, macroeconomic and fiscal risks, subsidies, energy security, and economic diversification .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in macroeconomic and fiscal policy, applied economic research, and energy policy, with a strong ability to translate complex evidence into actionable options for decision-makers. Proven project management skills in multi-partner settings and experience in building relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.

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Macroeconomic Policy AnalysisApplied Economic ResearchProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementEnergy Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Economic ResearchFiscal Policy AnalysisPolicy Proposal DevelopmentData AnalysisFossil Fuel Transition PlanningQuantitative Economic AnalysisPublic Financial FlowsSubsidy ReformTransition PathwaysBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExcellent CommunicationCollaborative ApproachConstructive FeedbackProactive Working Style

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EconomicsMaster’s Degree or PhD (Desirable)

Industry Keywords

Energy SecurityEconomic DiversificationPublic PolicyGovernment EngagementInternational Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead policy-oriented research and analysis on fossil fuel transitions, public financial flows, macroeconomic and fiscal risks, subsidies, energy security, and economic diversification
Translate evidence into actionable options for decision-makers
Design and manage assigned workstreams and outputs, including workplans, responsibilities, quality checks, and milestones
Coordinate partners and contribute to reporting and budget management with financial project managers
Build trusted relationships with government counterparts, knowledge organizations, civil society networks, and intergovernmental partners
Adapt policy support to country needs and available evidence
Develop more junior colleagues through task briefs, constructive feedback, peer review, and learning by doing
Contribute to focused funding proposals and partner engagement
Work with IISD Communications to turn research into clear, useful messages and products
Help governments and partners advance a Paris-aligned, just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuel production and consumption
Provide applied research, policy advice, and technical assistance for practical country transition pathways

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, public finance, development studies, public policy, natural resource management or a related field
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomic or fiscal policy, applied economic research, public finance, energy policy, or fossil fuel transitions
Strong strategic thinking and ability to turn broad questions into concrete outputs
Sound understanding of the economic and fiscal implications of energy transition, particularly for fossil fuel-dependent countries
Experience engaging government or public-policy stakeholders, preferably in emerging or developing economies
Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise policy notes or proposals for non-specialist audiences
Proven project management experience in international, multi-partner settings
Experience providing constructive feedback, reviewing colleagues’ work, or supporting less experienced team members
Proactive and accountable working style with reliable follow-through
Resourcefulness and sound judgement about data and methods
Collaborative, respectful approach across cultures and professional perspectives
Excellent oral and written English
Availability to travel internationally
Appropriate work authorization in the country of residence without IISD sponsorship
Applications must be submitted in English
Desirable: relevant master’s or PhD degree
Desirable: fundraising or successful proposal preparation experience
Desirable: applied experience in fossil fuel subsidy reform, public financial flows, economic diversification, transition planning, or government-facing technical assistance
Desirable: experience with quantitative economic or energy-sector data or supervising specialist analytical work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
80%–100% full-time-equivalent staff position under an Employer of Record model
Possibility of contract extension
Opportunities to take growing ownership and help develop colleagues
Collaborative work across disciplines and time zones
International travel opportunities