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Project Officer, Climate Change and Energy

(Term–August 15, 2009 to March 31, 2010)

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has a growing portfolio of work in the field of climate mitigation, emissions trading and climate policy. IISD wishes to engage a Project Officer to support the Institute’s on-going work in this area. The Project Officer will support implementation of a diversity of initiatives of IISD as assigned.

Responsibilities:

The Project Officer shall participate in research, management and communications associated with projects undertaken within the Climate Change and Energy program of IISD. Under the direction of the Director, Climate Change and Energy, or his delegate, the Project Officer will:

• Carry out substantive research and project support related to the following issues as required:

  • development of policies within Canada, North America and globally for promoting clean energy development, such as through emissions trading (both project- and allowance-based mechanisms);

  • design and modalities of the international climate change regime; and

  • facilitation of the development, deployment and diffusion of technologies that support climate change mitigation and adaptation.

• Conduct research and write on climate change mitigation, energy and other issues as required.

• Follow on-going provincial, national and international climate change and energy processes.

• Organize meetings, work with partner organizations, and write project documents according to the needs of initiatives within the Climate Change and Energy program.

• Manage activities in cooperation with other IISD personnel, including but not limited to implementing specific projects, controlling budgets, maintaining relationships with funders, and supervising IISD or external consultants associated with these projects.

• Support the Climate Change and Energy team’s public engagement and outreach activities, such as the development of communication materials and Web site content.

• Assist with the maintenance of IISD’s institutional presence in Ottawa, including the maintenance of relationships within the government, non-governmental and private sectors.

• Maintain contacts with domestic and international project partners.

• Identify and initiate new projects through IISD’s project planning and review mechanism; develop proposals and raise funds for new project initiatives.

• Represent IISD at national and international fora.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Project Officer should possess the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in the social sciences (e.g., political science, public administration, economics) or an interdisciplinary program (e.g., natural resources management, environmental studies).

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Substantive knowledge related to climate change and energy policy, with an emphasis on issues of concern to Canada and in North America.

• Familiarity with sustainable development theory and policy issues.

• Very strong writing, communication and networking skills.

• Very strong organizational skills.

• Systems thinking, creativity and drive balanced with considered judgment.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Availability to travel within Canada and internationally.

• Fluency in a language other than English, particularly in French or Spanish, is considered an asset.

Location:

This full-time contract position will be based at IISD’s office in Ottawa, Canada.

Applcations:

Please send a CV (no longer then 2 pages including the names, phone numbers and email addresses of 2 references) as well as a covering letetter (1 page).

IISD is committed to equal opportunity. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Although we appreciate receiving all applications, only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Closing Date: July 17, 2009

Reply in confidence to:

• Director, Human Resources & Administration
  International Institute for Sustainable Development
  6th Floor, 161 Portage Avenue East
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y4
  Fax: (204) 958-7710
  E-mail: info@iisd.ca

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INTERMEDIATE WEB DEVELOPER

IISD is seeking an intermediate level Web Developer to assist with a knowledge management project within its Reporting Services program. This is a 6-9 month term position with the possibility of contract extension.

In cooperation with the United Nations Chief Executive's Board in New York, IISD is completing work on a knowledge management project related to international activities on climate change. This content management platform provides key information to international policymakers involved in the negotiations for the new global climate treaty.

Reporting Relationship:

The intermediate Web Developer reports to the Manager, Information Systems or his Designate.

Qualifications:

WordPress developer (LAMP & WAMP). Demonstrated experience in developing and altering Plugins and themes. Programmatic experience with XML, RDF, RSS and calendaring formats. Knowledge and/or experience with web services on Apache. Capable of developing web based workflows for content providers including content automation and authorization/approval processes. General experience with application lifecycle management, version control systems, application installers and application backup and recovery. Experience in Microsoft .Net and/or MOSS 2007 development is also desirable.

IISD is committed to equal opportunity. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Although we appreciate receiving all applications, only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Closing Date: July 6, 2009

Reply in confidence to:

• Director, Human Resources & Administration
  International Institute for Sustainable Development
  6th Floor, 161 Portage Avenue East
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y4
  Fax: (204) 958-7710
  E-mail: info@iisd.ca

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