The Climate Policy Fellow will be a member of the Global Policy and Government Affairs division, working closely with global, regional, and national policy teams to advance NCS in policy outcomes. The Climate Policy Fellow will also be a part of CI’s Technical Fellowship program, which hosts conservation Fellows who work to create dynamic and unconventional approaches to address barriers to sustainability and contribute to a shift in how nature is valued and protected. With 2-year contracts, the Fellows are able to expand the breadth of their skills, gain valuable experience in their fields, and find innovative solutions together with CI ​program staff and local partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with national and regional policy teams, serve as a REDD+ policy advisor to support policy elements of CI’s REDD+ nesting efforts in at least 3 countries.
• In collaboration with national and regional policy teams, support at least 3 CI country programs to develop policy recommendations for the design of policy frameworks to facilitate the development and delivery and international transfer of high-quality NCS credits. This includes policy work to clarify carbon rights, engaging with the government as they design national authorization processes for participating in carbon markets, etc.
• Support the development of policy-related training, materials, and national assessments on REDD+ and NCS policy enabling conditions, as needed.
• Maintain records for project documentation and donor reporting.
• Support funding proposal development.
• Act as liaison with public and private sector partners.
• Present and speak publicly at events and conferences, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as: overseeing an intern or developing a budget for a proposal.