About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a

net-zero emission society at the national, European, and global level.
We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris

Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on

engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and

collaboration, join us.

About the 2050 Pathways Platform

Launched at COP22 in November 2016, the 2050 Pathways Platform is a government and multi-stakeholder initiative that was established at the

request of countries who wanted a “big tent” approach to long-term low emission development strategies (LT-LEDS). In particular, it encourages

countries to develop their LTS (as per Article 4.19 of the Paris Agreement and 1/CMA.3 of the Glasgow Climate Pact).

The Platform now counts 38 country members and works with many more, supporting the development of LT-LEDS, via funding for technical work,

stakeholder engagement, and process coordination (see 2050pathways.org for more information). It brings together a network of

bilateral and multilateral donors (MDBs), international and national think tanks, and climate policy experts with an interest in long-term planning in

response to the climate challenge.

Context of the role

The 2050 Pathways Platform is a leading organization and reference point on the development of ambitious and robust LT-LEDS internationally. This

is done through regular engagement with high-level government officials, in-country grant making to support the elaboration of LT-LEDS and by

sharing best practices through established partnerships.
Within the 2050 Pathways Platform team, the Senior Associate will support national governments in the development and/or implementation of their

LT-LEDS (including the elaboration and management of a portfolio of grants). The Senior Associate will also maintain relationships with key

partners such as the NDC Partnership (linked to the Global Call on NDCs 3.0 & LT-LEDS).

Key responsibilities

The Senior Associate will work to support the Platform’s objectives and delivery of its strategy. More specifically, the Senior Associate may be

responsible for:

• Support on development of LT-LEDS: In the context of the Platform’s country activities, you will work closely with government officials and in-country technical teams to develop LT-LEDS in line with existing best practice. This includes keeping up to date with different policy and regulatory developments around LT-LEDS (including on the issue of NDC and LT-LEDS alignment, and LT-LEDS operationalization); reporting back to the team and funders on lessons learned and support the development of knowledge products; managing local partners (including bilateral and multi-lateral funders); and ensuring a good rapport between government officials and the Platform.
  

• Grant management: manage a portfolio of existing and future grantees who conduct LT-LEDS support activities in countries, in coordination with the Grant Officer of the Platform.

This includes pre-grant scoping calls, co-design of proposal documents with the grantees (activities and budget), grant / project management (monitoring and evaluation), review and co-design of deliverables, regular calls with grantees and government officials, scoping of further work including development of terms of reference.

• Network engagement: Take part in external engagement and ensure adequate cooperation with Platform partners (funders and implementing agents) in the LT-LEDS domain, including UNFCCC, the NDC Partnership, GIZ, UNDP, AFD, GGGI, IDDRI and others. Contribute to the Platform’s strategic goal of sharing knowledge and best practice, leverage and enhance country interest in LT-LEDS and the 2050 Pathways Platform activities (training, presentations on Platform activities, support planning and delivery of Platform convenings, etc.). In particular, the senior associate may be the point of contact for NDC partnership and their engagement with the 2050 Pathways Platform with regards to the NDCP Global Call. This will include providing advice to NDC partnership colleagues, governments on their proposals to the global call relating to development and implementation of LT-LEDS and alignment of NDC with LT-LEDS. The senior associate is to coordinate the input through close engagement with different members of the team

• Funder Reporting: The senior associate will also be responsible for fulfilling all reporting obligations. The senior associate will coordinate will team members to ensure the 2050 Pathways Platform follows the reporting guidelines.
  
  

Experience and competencies

• Genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation, and in supporting the transition of developed and developing country to net-zero greenhouse gas emission economies.
  
• At least 5 years of climate-policy work experience in either a civil society organisation, philanthropy, government, or an international organisation. Prior experience working on Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) or Nationally
  

Determined Contributions (NDC) is a plus.

• Previous work experience in a developing country, including with government officials.
  
• A master’s degree in relevant areas: climate policy, international relations, energy, economics, or policy science.
  

General understanding of economic and sectoral analysis (energy, agriculture).

• True networking and interpersonal skills and mindfulness of cultural differences.
  
• Ability to comprehend complex policy documents and derive relevant takeaways relevant to LT-LEDS best practice.
  
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability for project management. Experience with grant management is a plus.
  
• Experience in writing reports, briefings, terms of reference and reporting to funders.
  
• Excellent command of English (both spoken and written), fluency in either French, German or Spanish is a plus.
  

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to
  

make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
  

This is your chance to build a better future. Join us to make a difference!

Location

Strong preference for Paris. Brussels and London also possible.

(The candidate should have right to work in the selected location).

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload your CV and a short cover letter (in English).

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation.

We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically

request otherwise.