[ES_JOBS_NET] Manager, Project on Climate Change and Trade(Part-time), Harvard

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Manager, Project on Climate Change and Trade: Reducing Emissions and
Advancing Prosperity (Part-time)


https://careers.harvard.edu/job/manager-project-on-climate-change-and-trade-reducing-emissions-and-advancing-prosperity-part-time-in-cambridge-ma-united-states-jid-1416

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that
advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires
innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are
dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone
can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?

The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12
graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy
School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can
live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably
prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding
students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on
solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work
at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.

Job Description

The mission of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government is
to advance the state of knowledge and policy analysis concerning some of
society’s most challenging problems at the interface of the public and
private sectors. Within the Center, the successful candidate will be a
member of a team conducting research and policy outreach on interactions
between climate-change and trade policy for the Project on Climate Change
and Trade: Reducing Emissions and Advancing Prosperity.

The successful candidate will have considerable substantive knowledge of
trade policy, climate change and sustainability policy, or both. The
candidate will be comfortable and effective in communicating with
relatively senior individuals in government and the private sector, who may
be participants in the project, and will be willing and able to support the
team with logistical and administrative aspects of the project if and when
needed.


Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Applying substantive input in the planning of international research
workshops, including: conducting independent research to identify potential
participants to invite; using expertise to design agendas/schedules, and
drafting research materials used during the workshop. Identify topics of
research papers that will be suitable for policy outreach, identify
potential authors, work with authors to ensure timely completion, edit
papers (with professional external editors), and draft substantive
summaries of workshops and events.



Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

   - Master’s degree in public policy, international affairs, or a related
   field of study.
   - Substantive knowledge of climate-change policy, trade policy, or both.
   - Three years’ experience working on issues related to climate-change
   policy or trade policy; conducting research while attending University is
   acceptable to meet this criteria.


Additional Qualifications and Skills:

   - Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.
   - Experience with planning and executing research workshops or
   conferences.
   - Demonstrated project-management skills.
   - Experience working in a research-oriented setting, in a university or
   NGO. In particular, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and
   appropriately with senior researchers and policy makers from a range of
   cultural and national settings.
   - Demonstrated skills in working with teams to advance common goals.


Additional Information


   - Appointment End Date: This is half-time, fully benefits eligible term
   appointment for one year with the possibility of renewal.
   - Standard Hours/Schedule: 17.5 hours per week
   - Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide
   visa sponsorship for this position
   - Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
   - Other information: This position is required to work on campus at
   least 1 day/week.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of
the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a
non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the
department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not
working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid
positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the
University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts
<https://harvie.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum12046/files/humanresources/files/employment_outside_ma_policy.pdf>.
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain
visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must
meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary
Ranges <https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges>  to view the corresponding
salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support
a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial
wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but
are not limited to:

   - Generous paid time off including parental leave
   - Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day
   one
   - Retirement plans with university contributions
   - Wellbeing and mental health resources
   - Support for families and caregivers
   - Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance
   and reimbursement
   - Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing
Page <https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing>.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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 and non-discrimination
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We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to
ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community
advance Harvard's academic purposes.

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