Senior Policy Advisor—Green Fiscal Policy

The International Institute for Sustainable Development seeks a Senior Policy Advisor for Green Fiscal Policy to lead economic analysis and policy design focusing on energy sector fiscal instruments. Responsibilities include quantitative research, project management, and communication with government and international partners. The ideal candidate has a post-graduate degree in a quantitative field, extensive experience in energy transition issues, and strong quantitative and communication skills. This position is remote.
Scope The Green Fiscal Policy workstream aims to harness the power of green fiscal policies to promote just energy transitions. We cover taxation, incentives, carbon pricing, debt, and related fiscal and financial instruments. The Policy Advisor will lead and contribute to applied economic analysis and policy design on green fiscal instruments with a focus on the energy sector. The role combines quantitative analysis, policy advice, and project delivery, including direct engagement with government counterparts and international coalitions. This role offers the opportunity to shape real-world fiscal policy in emerging and developing economies, working directly with ministries of finance and energy, as well as international partners, on politically and technically complex reforms. Responsibilities Analysis Lead and contribute to quantitative research and economic analysis. Design and deliver technical assistance and capacity building to government counterparts, including workshops, policy diagnostics, and implementation roadmaps. Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, and other written outputs for technical and policy audiences. Operations and Program Management Manage parts of projects, with responsibility for delivery, quality assurance, timelines, and client engagement. Support the design and implementation of projects and programs, including planning, coordination, and risk management with colleagues. Coordinate technical assistance missions, webinars, meetings, and public consultations, including logistics and follow-up. Support partnership development with academia, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and civil society organizations. Manage own time and inputs to deliver outputs on time and to budget. Communications and Outreach Work with the communications team to promote program outputs through various media. Support networking and outreach to partners. Ideal Candidate Profile Knowledge and Qualifications A post-graduate university degree or equivalent in a quantitative subject such as economics, engineering, or a related field, and/or substantial professional experience using quantitative skills. At least 7 years of professional experience, or less if accompanied by a PhD, working on energy transition issues with a highly quantitative approach, gained in a national government, consultancy, private sector company, or an international or non-governmental organization. Extensive technical knowledge of fiscal and energy sector policy. Understanding of the political economy of fiscal and energy reform. Knowledge of regional and global frameworks related to energy and fiscal issues. Skills, Competencies, and Attributes Strong quantitative skills, with experience in applied economic modelling or data analysis such as fiscal or energy sector modelling. Experience with tools such as Excel, R, Python, or Stata is highly desirable. Experience in delivering work to clients and explaining complex concepts clearly. Experience working with government counterparts in emerging or developing economies. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication and writing skills. Ability to work independently, collaborate remotely, and manage multiple priorities. Willingness to travel internationally and commitment to IISD’s mission and values. Strong communication, writing, and stakeholder-engagement skills. Ability to work independently, collaborate remotely, and manage multiple priorities. Willingness to travel internationally and commitment to IISD’s mission and values. For more details on what we are looking for, please refer to the IISD competencies on our website. Location: Remote in any of the IISD hiring countries: Germany, Portugal, United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, South Africa, Sweden, Uganda. Salary: Remuneration commensurate with experience. Employment type: 100% full-time staff position. This is a 2-year contractual position with a possibility of extension. Job Type: Newly Created Role Start Date: October 2026. Closing Date: September 3, 2026. The candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be closed once filled. Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization in the country they are based in without any sponsorship from IISD. Application Procedure All submissions must be in English. Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. A CV (no longer than two pages) A one-page letter of motivation IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional)