The office of the IPCC Chair located in the International Institute for Environment and Development, UK, is filling the position of
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change and climate change action. Jim Skea was elected Chair of the IPCC in July 2023 and presides over Plenary sessions and meetings of the Bureau and the Executive Committee, and has overall responsibility for guiding the work of the IPCC and its three Working Groups. These cover the physical aspects of climate change, impacts, adaptation and vulnerability and climate change mitigation.
We are currently seeking a Scientific Advisor to the IPCC Chair to join our team on a full-time basis for a four year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension over the life of the IPCC Seventh Assessment Cycle (planned for 5-7 years).
The Benefits
– Salary of £54,438 – £67,692 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions (applicable to those based in UK)
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment
This is an unmissable opportunity for a climate change expert with an excellent grounding in climate science to join our vital organisation.
What’s more, we’ll prioritise your wellbeing and work/life balance from day one through an exceptional selection of benefits that will ensure you can thrive in and out of the office.
The Role
As a Scientific Advisor to the IPCC Chair, you will advise the IPCC Chair of key developments in scientific literature related to climate change and climate action.
Specifically, you will lead the development and delivery of selected cross-cutting IPCC activities including Expert Meetings and Workshops; liaise with international scientific networks, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and sister environmental assessments. Promoting collaboration on linked environmental challenges, you will gather information to support the Chair in the preparation of presentations and speeches working closely with the IPCC Secretariat in Geneva to ensure alignment with IPCC findings and participate in IPCC meetings.
You will also take the lead scientific role in the Technical Support Unit (TSU) that will be established to manage the synthesis of the Seventh Assessment Cycle working with the Chair to build out the team from 2025. The TSU works at the unique IPCC interface between science and policy in the provision of climate knowledge and information that is relevant for policy needs and decision making.
About You
To be considered as a Scientific Advisor to the IPCC Chair, you will need:
– A PhD in a discipline relevant to climate change, climate action and/or development or equivalent experience in Climate Science
– Experience and recognised achievement in a field highly relevant to climate change
– Experience and demonstrated success delivering research results
– Extensive knowledge of climate change issues
The closing date for this role is 30th May 2024 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th June 2024.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are welcome to work from home, although for this role you will be required to come into the London office at least once per week to meet in-person regularly with the IPCC Chair and the team. When you are working away from the office you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
Other organisations may call this role Climate Change Advisor, Environmental Advisor, Scientific Research Advisor, Climate Change Research Manager, or Environmental Researcher.
Webrecruit and the International Institute for Environment and Development are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Please apply on the IIED website here.
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Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Deadline extended till 24 April 2024 COB
The position is located in the Paris area, at Gif-sur-Yvette (France).
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide policymakers with rigorous, transparent, and objective scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. The IPCC is now undertaking its Seventh Assessment (AR7) cycle. The IPCC Working Group I (WGI) assesses the physical science underpinning past, present, and future climate change. The WGI Technical Support Unit (TSU) provides scientific, technical, operational and communications support that underpin and implement the WGI assessment.
The Technical Support Unit (TSU)
The TSU works at the unique IPCC interface between science and policy in the provision of the climate knowledge and information that is relevant for policy needs and decision making. The team is responsible for facilitating and implementing the assessment process undertaken by the author teams and overseen by the WGI Bureau. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated to join a team that spans different areas of expertise including climate sciences (observations, climate processes, global and regional climate modeling), visual design and communication, digital information development and management, and international project management. The team is hosted by Université Paris-Saclay and located in the facilities of Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay in the Paris area.
Job Description
The Science Officer will work closely with the IPCC Working Group I Bureau and the Authors and will report to the Head of Science Team. He/She will assist in the scoping, preparation, review, and completion of the IPCC Working Group I assessment and play a key role in ensuring the scientific integrity and quality of the report. He/She will support the planning, conducting, and reporting for the meetings and sessions organized by Working Group I, including IPCC Workshops and Expert Meetings and contribute to the scientific aspects of these meetings and sessions to facilitate informed decision-making. The Science Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of scientific plans related to the activities and products of the Working Group I, assist in the reporting process for the scientific outcomes of meetings, sessions, and other relevant activities. He/She will provide scientific support in the development of outreach materials related to the activities of the Working Group I and contribute to the creation of materials that effectively communicate scientific findings to various stakeholders.
Qualifications
Application
The position is a fixed term contract from Université Paris-Saclay for 3 years with a possibility of extension for the duration of the IPCC Seventh Assessment cycle planned for 6 years.
Please send your application by 24 April 2024 COB consisting of a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two referees, to Clotilde Péan, Head of the WGI TSU quoting reference SCO002 in the title of the email.
Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Deadline extended till 24 April 2024 COB
The position is located in the Paris area, at Gif-sur-Yvette (France).
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide policymakers with rigorous, transparent, and objective scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. The IPCC is now undertaking its Seventh Assessment (AR7) cycle. The IPCC Working Group I (WGI) assesses the physical science underpinning past, present, and future climate change. The WGI Technical Support Unit (TSU) provides scientific, technical, operational and communications support that underpin and implement the WGI assessment.
The Technical Support Unit (TSU)
The TSU works at the unique IPCC interface between science and policy in the provision of the climate knowledge and information that is relevant for policy needs and decision making. The team is responsible for facilitating and implementing the assessment process undertaken by the author teams and overseen by the WGI Bureau. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated to join a team that spans different areas of expertise including climate sciences (observations, climate processes, global and regional climate modeling), visual design and communication, digital information development and management, and international project management. The team is hosted by Université Paris-Saclay and located in the facilities of Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay in the Paris area.
Job Description
The Science Officer will work closely with the IPCC Working Group I Bureau and the Authors and will report to the Head of Science Team. He/She will assist in the scoping, preparation, review, and completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change and play a key role in ensuring the scientific integrity and quality of the report. He/She will support the planning, conducting, and reporting for the meetings and sessions organized by Working Group I, including IPCC Workshops and Expert Meetings and contribute to the scientific aspects of these meetings and sessions to facilitate informed decision-making. The Science Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of scientific plans related to the activities and products of the Working Group I, assist in the reporting process for the scientific outcomes of meetings, sessions, and other relevant activities. He/She will provide scientific support in the development of outreach materials related to the activities of the Working Group I and contribute to the creation of materials that effectively communicate scientific findings to various stakeholders. The Science Officer will take on additional responsibilities as allocated after the completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change.
Qualifications
Application
The position is a fixed term contract from Université Paris-Saclay for 3 years with a possibility of extension for the duration of the IPCC Seventh Assessment cycle planned for 6 years.
Please send your application by 24 April 2024 COB consisting of a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two referees, to Clotilde Péan, Head of the WGI TSU quoting reference SCO001 in the title of the email.
Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Deadline extended until the position is filled
The position is located in the Paris area, at Gif-sur-Yvette (France).
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide policymakers with rigorous, transparent, and objective scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. The IPCC is now undertaking its Seventh Assessment (AR7) cycle. The IPCC Working Group I (WGI) assesses the physical science underpinning past, present, and future climate change. The WGI Technical Support Unit (TSU) provides scientific, technical, operational and communications support that underpin and implement the WGI assessment.
The Technical Support Unit (TSU)
The TSU works at the unique IPCC interface between science and policy in the provision of the climate knowledge and information that is relevant for policy needs and decision making. The team is responsible for facilitating and implementing the assessment process undertaken by the author teams and overseen by the WGI Bureau. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated to join a team that spans different areas of expertise including climate sciences (observations, climate processes, global and regional climate modeling), visual design and communication, digital information development and management, and international project management. The team is hosted by Université Paris-Saclay and located in the facilities of Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay in the Paris area.
The Head of Science Team Role
We seek candidates that bring a broad understanding of state-of-the-art physical climate science, international research and coordinated activities, as well as demonstrated experience in team leadership and management, as well as international experience. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic in supporting a high impact and rigorous WGI assessment and promote the value of information on the physical basis of climate change and its accessibility and usability by different communities around the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of Science Team will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of science-related activities of the Technical Support Unit (TSU) throughout the preparation, review and completion phases of the products of Working Group I during the Seventh Assessment cycle (in particular the WGI Assessment Report and the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities). The successful candidate will assist the WGI Co-Chairs (R. Vautard and X. Zhang) in preparing the physical science elements for the reports and will support the work of the AR7 authors. He/she will facilitate the development of a network of regional scientists and liaise with the WGI Vice Chairs and Heads of Science of the other TSUs. The Head of Science Team will report to the Head of TSU and to the Co-Chairs of WGI.
The Head of Science Team will play a leading role within the TSU in supporting the development of the assessment reports and their production in due time, the preparation of the Technical Summary and the Summary for Policymakers, and the synthesis of the assessment findings therein. He/she will contribute to the overall coordination of the full breath of TSU activities in close collaboration with the Head of TSU.
The TSU Science Team is comprised of Senior Science Officers and Science Officers at the post-doctoral level. It has a distributed structure with staff based at the TSU office at ENS Paris-Saclay and at the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences in Beijing, China. The Head of Science Team will lead the team, line manage the Paris-based Science Team, as well as coordinate work done in collaboration with the members based in Beijing. The role will also include mentoring and supervision of projects undertaken with students and interns on science analysis.
The Science Team supports the assessment, the robustness, traceability and confidence of the assessment findings based on multiple lines of evidence. The team works on the consistent treatment of climate science topics within the Working Group I report and in relation to the wider AR7 assessment. The team also supports the author teams in terms of assessed digital information accessibility, reproducibility and curation for the transparency and provenance of the assessment outcomes, fostering open-source community practices, data literacy, information design and management. The science team also includes artificial intelligence experts.
Requirements
Attributes
Application
The position is a fixed term contract from Université Paris-Saclay for 3 years with a possibility of extension for the duration of the IPCC Seventh Assessment cycle planned for 6 years.
Please send your application consisting of a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and contact details of two referees, to Clotilde Péan, Head of the WGI TSU.
Working Group III (WGIII) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is filling the position of
IPCC prepares comprehensive and up-to-date assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socio-economic information needed to further understand the scientific basis of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. WGIII assesses climate change mitigation (click here for more information). For the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle, the U.S. Global Change Research Program is funding a Technical Support Unit (TSU) to provide technical and administrative services in direct support of the elected IPCC WGIII Co-Chairs. To enhance efficiency, the TSU is distributed – with nodes at the USGCRP office in Washington DC, and at partner entities elsewhere in the United States and abroad. ICF administers the TSU-Washington node.
The Climate Change Mitigation Scientist works closely with the TSU Head and Head of Science, providing high-level scientific support to address WGIII commitments – specifically preparing and reviewing the WGIII contribution to the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) and the AR7 Synthesis Report, and serving as a staff resource for the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Coordination: Ensures that WGIII assessments are accurate, balanced, and comprehensive, providing quality assurance services for the research community and stakeholders. Reviews draft materials submitted by authors to verify adherence to plenary-approved outlines and to ensure that assigned draft chapters objectively reflect the latest scientific findings. Uses expert knowledge of the underlying science and relevant literature to develop innovative ways of improving message and communicating key findings. Supports the planning and conduct of Expert Meetings and Workshops and assists in the preparation of proceedings/reports.
Scientific Management: Assists the Head of Science and WGIII TSU science colleagues with the evaluation and synthesis of writing team nominations packages, providing streamlined materials for WGIII Bureau consideration. Helps coordinate large-scale projects which could include development of Frequently Asked Questions, cross-volume boxes, and/or the WGIII contribution to an IPCC-wide glossary. Generates TSU syntheses of collected comments from the staged reviews to identify common themes. Generates Lead Author Meeting presentations and author guidance to highlight said themes.
Cross-Working Group Collaboration: Serves as WGIII TSU representative on cross-working group initiatives and action teams. Contributes to the Error Protocol process. Assists with draft preparations and reviews, and with production of final deliverables (both hardcopy and digital compilations).
Skills and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in social or natural science discipline or engineering relevant to climate change mitigation assessment, plus one or more years of experience working with an interdisciplinary community. Prior IPCC experience a plus.
Application Information
This is a term position through 30 April 2026, with the possibility of extension. Employment is through ICF, a global advisory and technology services provider. U.S. citizenship or permanent lawful resident status is required. The position is affiliated with the USGCRP National Coordination Office based in Washington, DC, USA (remote working arrangement permitted).
You can access the full position description and apply for the post (uploading your CV and motivation letter) by visiting the ICF Career Portal. If you have questions, you may contact the WGIII TSU Head at <tsu@ipcc-wg3.gov> or ICF via the chat feature in the ICF Career Portal. This job posting will be open until 9 July 2024.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is hiring a Programme Officer.
POST: Programme Officer
GRADE: P3
DUTY STATION: Geneva, Switzerland
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Short-term 364 Days
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY: To be determined
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 19 March 2024
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the the overall guidance of the Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Deputy Secretary of the IPCC, the Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of existing and new mandates arising from Panel or Bureau decisions across various domains as well as supporting the cooperation, with the UN system. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Support the execution of existing and new mandates resulting from Panel, Bureau and Executive Committee decisions and related Task Groups or / and Teams;
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Environment or Climate Policy or a closely related field.
Experience
At least five (5) years experience in climate, environment or other related fields.
Other requirements
This role requires strong coordination and policy formulation skills, the ability to multitask, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement within the context of climate-related initiatives and international organizations. Ability to foster team spirit, international cooperation and to work in a multicultural environment.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance.
Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
Deadline: 19 March 2024
Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Officer.
Deadline: 12 March 2024
We are looking for an Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence (IT/AI) Officer to provide IT and AI support to the Working Group II of the IPCC and its Technical Support Unit (TSU). Can you enrich our team with your knowledge on AI-based text-mining and processing? Can you implement this expertise inside our document management system? And can you assist our TSU and IPCC author teams with access to and working with our IT environment? Please read on!
What you can expect as IT / AI officer
The IT/AI Officer will provide support in applying Artificial Intelligence to compile and review the Working Group II products. The application of AI is intended to enrich these processes in various ways: the automation of search for relevant (grey) literature, processing reviews, and analysing key results in the report for consistence and traceability. You provide AI support by selecting and testing relevant AI algorithms and packages, prototyping their application, and guiding authors in their use. You are responsible for procurement, configuration, maintenance, back-up, security and modernization of the AI packages. AI support is also arranged in the TSUs of the other IPCC Working Groups, and you will maintain close working relationships with these colleagues.
This function is combined with the management of the TSU IT infrastructure (hardware and software) and its liaising with ICT at Deltares. Together with the IT Officer located in the Singapore division of the TSU, you provide the IT support for the products and activities of the Working Group. Jointly you coordinate procedural and infrastructure activities in support of the preparation, review and completion of the reports. Additionally you will interact with the ITC system of the IPCC secretariat.
Requirements:
About the IPCC Working Group II
The IPCC is starting its seventh assessment cycle. The Working Group II TSU, which provides the scientific, technical and organisational support of the activities and products of the Working Group focusing on the impacts, adaptation and vulnerability of Climate Change, is co-located at Deltares in the Netherlands and at the Singapore Management University in Singapore.
What we offer
Here you can find more information about our attractive terms of employment.
Procedure
Apply with your CV and motivation letter by 12 March 2024. Applications without motivation letter will not be reviewed.
Interviews will be held on March 29 and April 1st.
Starting date: summer 2024.
To apply, click here
The position is based in the Netherlands. Working remotely from another country is not possible.
Questions? Please contact Brian de Bruin in Deltares
This vacancy is located in Delft (the Netherlands). We assist with the application to the Immigration Service (IND) if you don’t have a EU passport. Together with EMG we make sure everything is arranged.
Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Do you have PhD or advanced degree in climate change impacts or relevant studies? And are you ready for a new step in your career as Science Officer? How would you like to be responsible for supporting and completion of the Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report?
Deadline: 20/02/2024
What can you expect as Science Officer for the IPCC Working Group II Technical Support Unit (TSU)?
As Science Officer it is your task to provide science support for the TSU and the products and activities of Working Group II (WGII). You will support the science-related aspects of the scoping, preparation, drafting, review and completion of the contribution to the WGII, IPCC Seventh Assessment Report. This contribution will consist of multiple reports released over the course of the upcoming 5 to 7 years.
You support the planning, running, and reporting of the meetings and sessions organized by WGII. This includes Lead Author meetings, IPCC Workshops and Expert Meetings. Furthermore, together with a dedicated TSU staff member you support the WGII members of the IPCC Task Group on Data and facilitate the curation of data products from the reports of WGII with the IPCC Data Distribution Centre. Familiarity with FAIR Principles in data management is therefore a must.
What we expect from the Science Officer:
We are looking for a science officer with several (5+) years of experience in a relevant field of work. You have a PhD or advanced degree in climate change impacts, environmental modelling, socio-economic system analysis, climate adaptation, risk assessment or a related field. In addition, you have:
Other requirements:
About the working group
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is beginning its Seventh Assessment cycle. The Working Group II Technical Support Unit (TSU), which provides the scientific, technical and organisational support of the activities and products of the Working Group focusing on the Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability of Climate Change, is co-located at Deltares in the Netherlands and at the Singapore Management University in Singapore.
In this contract the scientific profile of the Science Officer needs to be aligned with the topical content of the Scientific Reports that will be developed by Working Group II. For this reason this is a fixed term contract that will end when the scope of upcoming reports is finalized, but no later than the end of the AR7 cycle. Start date for this position is as soon as possible. The position is funded by the Dutch government and employment conditions (e.g., renumeration scales, insurance and other benefits) is through Deltares.
Interested?
Are you interested in this job and do you fit the job qualifications? Apply directly by uploading your CV and motivation letter plus a recommendation letter or references which we can contact. Deadline February 20. For more information you may contact Bart van den Hurk, co-Chair of Working Group II (Bart.vandenHurk@deltares.nl) or Brian de Bruin (Recruitment Officer Brian.debruin@deltares.nl +31615267686).
Procedure
Interviews will take place between March 5 and 8. Starting date: as soon as possible.
The position is based in the Netherlands. Working remotely from another country is not possible. Questions? Please call our recruiter.
We assist with the application to the Immigration Service (IND) if you don’t have a EU passport. Together with EMG we make sure everything is arranged.
Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Full Time (3-year contract)
Location: Singapore
Educational Level: Doctorate or equivalent
Deadline: 08.02.2024
About Us
Singapore Management University , where some of the staff members of the Working Group II Technical Support Unit (TSU) will be based, is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The ‘family-like’ atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
Job Description
Qualifications
Please apply here.
Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of
Full Time (3-year contract)
Location: Singapore
Educational Level: Master’s or equivalent | Doctorate or equivalent
Deadline: 08.02.2024
About Us
Singapore Management University , where some of the staff members of the Working Group II
Technical Support Unit (TSU) will be based, is a
place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy
informality. The ‘family-like’ atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a
culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a
strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive
benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous
professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our
staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and
recognition for its human resource excellence.
Job Description
Qualifications
Please apply here.