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Environmental Economist

World Resources Institute (WRI) Economics logo

World Resources Institute (WRI)
Washington, DC - United States
S: Competitive

Overview
WRI's Economics Team provides a sound economic underpinning to support the analysis and practical tools being developed in Programs across the Institute. This can include work ranging from: identifying approaches to value coastal ecosystem services, to city case studies assessing the multiple benefits of bus rapid transport systems, to developing economic tools for comparing investments in "grey" water treatment infrastructure versus investments in "green" protection of local watersheds, to guiding economic modelling teams in the assessment of different climate policy options. Working closely with colleagues within WRI, as well as with international, governmental, civil society, and business partners, the Team supports the identification of cost-effective policies and approaches that can achieve both environmental and economic or business development objectives.

Responsibilities
Research and analysis
- Plan, design and conduct economic analyses, including potentially undertaking or overseeing the development of econometric studies, statistical analysis, and economic modelling.
- Critically review and assess economic research and analyses, and translate these findings into relevant input for WRI programs.
- Conceive and produce high-quality, high-impact reports, issue briefs, case studies, and blogs.
- Develop tools and analysis that enable policymakers and stakeholders to analyze environmental economic issues.
- Participate in internal and external peer review processes for publications and papers.
- Develop project proposals and concept notes.

Outreach and communications
- Communicate WRI research and analysis with external audiences; represent WRI at conferences, workshops and other events.
- Design and implement WRI roundtables, workshops or other convening events with key stakeholders.
- Liaise with and develop close collaborations with WRI colleagues in various Programs.
- Liaise with and develop collaborations with external partners from around the world, including partners from developing countries and international agencies.
- Provide timely responses to information demand from external audiences.

Project management
- Independently manage projects or discrete components of large projects.
- Undertake planning and implementation of budgeting and communications activities.
- Engage in coordination across WRI program and issue areas.
- Undertake fundraising efforts as needed.
- Assist in prioritizing research and project activities.
- Supervise the work of junior researchers and interns.

Qualifications
- Minimum 5-8 years of progressive professional work experience related to environmental or natural resource management economics.
- Degree in environmental economics, natural resource economics, or similar is required. Master's or PhD preferred.
- Strong research skills are required. Demonstrated ability to conduct economic analyses, including modelling statistical analysis and econometrics.
- Strong writing skills are essential. Oral presentation skills a plus.
- Candidate must be self-motivated with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, handle assignments independently, and work under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility, sense of humor, breadth of interests, and willingness to explore unfamiliar issues all are qualities that will be looked for during the hiring process.
- International experience required. Foreign language skills are a plus.
- Position requires some international travel.

Final candidates will be required to take a writing test.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.

Job summary

Employer:

World Resources Institute (WRI)

Location:

Washington, DC, United States

Education:

Master's Degree

Sector:

Economist

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Posted:

3rd September 2014

Apply By:

5th October 2014

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