Senior Policy Advisor US

Join us as a Senior Policy Advisor in our US office to play a critical role in shaping and advancing the policy agenda for the Transition Minerals campaign.

This is a fixed term contract until December 2025

About Global Witness

Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet where humanity is propelled forward, away from the toxic practices of the past. This means fossil fuels staying in the ground, climate-critical forests standing tall and those on the frontline fighting the climate crisis, who defend our planet, are protected from persecution and attacks.

We want justice for those disproportionately affected by the climate crisis: people in the global south, indigenous communities and communities of colour, women and younger generations. And that the necessary energy transition is done equitably and with the interests of those groups in mind.

To do this we have to stand up to the corporate drivers of the climate crisis - the fossil fuel companies that continue to extract and burn when the science is telling us to stop, the global banks financing deforestation and the businesses that turn a blind eye, or worse are complicit in, attacks on defenders.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives for cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better and more just future.

About the campaign

In responding to the climate emergency, the world must move from fossil fuels to renewable energy rapidly and equitably. The energy transition is projected to require unprecedented mineral extraction, putting both the environment and those who seek to protect it at risk.

The Transition Minerals campaign aims to mitigate the negative effects of increasing exploration of transition minerals essential for the renewables transition.

About the role

As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will strategize and engage with key stakeholders to influence decision making processes and policies to ensure a fair and equitable energy transition.

You will be a central link in shaping and advancing the policy agenda, working closely with our team to promote our Transition Minerals campaign.

About you

You will work with flexibility, adapting to evolving priorities and challenges, including potential shifts in political landscapes. You will also bring exceptional analytical and research skills, with the ability to change complex information into actionable insights.

You will also have a high level of political acumen and understanding of legislative processes in Washington, DC.

Finally, the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and allies is critical in this role and you’ll thrive in an environment where you frequently work with others to achieve our ambitions.

Working for us

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days’ vacation (excl. Federal Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.

This role is based in Washington D.C. USA, and therefore to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. We are working under a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.