Senior Policy Advisor – Trade, Climate

International Centre for Tax and Development

. Conduct economic research on the competitiveness impacts of climate policy choices in Indonesia, Viet Nam, and the Philippines .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Philippines, Australia, IndonesiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in economic research and policy development related to trade and climate issues, with a strong ability to communicate complex topics clearly and build strategic partnerships across diverse sectors.

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Economic ResearchPolicy DevelopmentTrade Policy KnowledgeData AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Economic ResearchData AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentModelling Results InterpretationReport WritingTechnical Guidance Document ProductionTrade Policy AnalysisCompetitiveness Impact AssessmentClimate Policy RecommendationsRisk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Climate PolicyBorder Carbon AdjustmentSoutheast AsiaHeavy Industrial SectorsInternational OrganizationsNGOsCivil SocietyTariffsNon-Tariff BarriersProfessional Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct economic research on the competitiveness impacts of climate policy choices in Indonesia, Viet Nam, and the Philippines
Work with industry and government to assess and respond to border carbon adjustment policies
Engage industry and labour representatives on competitiveness impacts of climate policies domestically and abroad
Develop trade and climate policy recommendations with partners
Coordinate with IISD Energy and Fiscal Policy teams and project management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation teams
Identify challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues related to trade and climate policy in Southeast Asia
Establish and implement strategic partnerships with academia, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society
Lead economic research projects and translate modelling outputs into non-technical language
Produce reports, policy briefs, and technical guidance documents
Present research and policy recommendations and respond to questions on complex topics
Collaborate with communications professionals on messaging and media engagement, including social media
Manage activities, outputs, research programs, risks, results measurement, and reporting
Develop and maintain relationships with government and non-governmental partners
Build a network of trade and climate policy contacts through professional forums, regional conferences, and industry and civil society associations

Requirements

What you’ll need

A 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
Demonstrated knowledge of policy processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to explain complex topics in simple terms
Knowledge of trade policy, including tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and related measures
Experience collaborating with private industry representatives, particularly in steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals, or other heavy industrial sectors
Knowledge of key trade policy issues facing heavy industrial sectors
Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Frequent international travel
Ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous team with minimal supervision
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization in the country where they are based, without IISD sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote, asynchronous work arrangement
Possibility of contractual extension after one year
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Inclusive recruitment practices
Opportunity to work on sustainable development, trade, and climate policy projects with governments and international stakeholders