Senior Policy Advisor, Trade Diplomacy, Japan

E3G is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Trade Diplomacy in Japan to lead analysis and engagement on trade policy, energy security, and climate objectives. The role involves developing strategies to align Japan's trade and economic policies with clean energy goals. Candidates should have experience in clear communication and stakeholder engagement. This position is remote and offers the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives within E3G's Global Clean Power Diplomacy team.
Senior Policy Advisor, Trade Diplomacy, Japan E3G is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to lead analysis and engagement on trade diplomacy within its Japan programme. The new role will sit within E3G's Global Clean Power Diplomacy team and will work closely with our Japan and trade experts to develop E3G's work on the intersection of Japan's trade policy, energy and economic security strategies, and climate objectives – with trade playing a key role as a diplomatic lever across these areas contributing to accelerating the clean energy transition.
The role will build on existing work on trade and its use as a diplomatic lever, leading the development of strategies and engagements to align Japan's trade, and economic policies, with the goals of a clean energy transition and ambitious climate action. The candidate will be based in Japan and will be required to work remotely.


We are looking for an intellectually curious, enthusiastic person with experience of condensing and communicating complex information into clear, targeted analysis and advice for varied stakeholders. You will be motivated by building relationships with external stakeholders, and by creating impactful outcomes through strategic collaborations. You will have the opportunity to develop the strategy and shape the work programme, in consultation with colleagues in the Japan team and across E3G's wider trade and industry related teams.


E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.


We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania's Globa