Economist / Econometrician / Research Officer

Summary

Join the Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), an international volunteer-led think tank, as an Economist, Econometrician, or Research Officer. Contribute your skills to combatting climate change by conducting independent research and analysis, driving research projects, and engaging with stakeholders. You will be involved in projects across various sectors, including renewable energy, carbon trading, and natural resource management. The role involves producing written reports, briefing materials, and shaping climate policy on a global platform. Volunteers with more experience may be appointed as Principal or Senior Research Officer. Candidates with experience in the insurance sector are preferred.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in (Environmental) Economics, Econometrics or a closely related subject, or equivalent professional experience (essential)
• Proven ability to undertake economic and/or econometric analysis in feasibility studies
• Experience of working in a target-driven role
• Experience of working independently and within teams to drive forward projects using own initiative
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating independent/academic research and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent English writing skills
• Excellent economic and/or econometric analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively
• Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods, and experience in using suitable software to conduct such analysis
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Strong depth of knowledge of economic and econometric research approaches

Responsibilities

• Providing economic/econometric analyses to support research projects across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, carbon trading, natural resource management, and biodiversity and conservation, particularly for developing-country governments
• Conducting research and analysis of both primary and secondary data using a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods
• Presenting findings as high-quality research outputs including written reports, breifing documents, concept notes and presentations
• Generating opportunities for strategic partnerships and engaging with key stakeholders
• Attending meetings, conferences and events to promote the BCI

Preferred Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree or equivalent research experience (desirable)
• Experience in building constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues, especially in the insurance sector
• Aptitude in a language other than English (desirable)
• Knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and economics, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence preferred

Benefits

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you a sense of purpose
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connection