Senior Advisor in the International Team

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven think tank with high ambitions and committed colleagues? Are you motivated by creating knowledge, partnerships and projects focusing on the deep transition towards a net-zero and climate robust world?

We stand at the threshold of creating a World with immense opportunities to tackle our current crisis in climate, biodiversity and sustainable development in the Global North and the Global South. We have the knowledge, policies, technologies and finance available to decide on systemic change across borders and sectors to build a low-carbon, climate resilient and sustainable futures for all, and  action must be accelerated within this decade. Systemic change requires systemic thinking, learning and action across and above borders and sectoral domains. Solutions must furthermore be bio-centric to ensure balance with nature, and people oriented to ensure a fair and just transition. Our energy, food and finance systems are not fit for purpose, and short-term political interests subdue our long-term collective interests. We work to change this failure in politics and markets.  

CONCITOs international strategy revolves around a three-pronged approach: (i) Build the visions and narrative for the attractive future, (ii) enable the deep transition in energy, food, finance and the cities where we live, and (iii) cocreate the ambition, data, tools, and platforms to catalyze (i) and (ii). 

CONCITO is science-based and driven by high ambitions, expertise and integrity. We are building strong linkages between our national and international portfolios in collaboration with leading partners across the globe, to catalyze both short and long-term actions in Denmark, the Nordic, region, EU and internationally. We are confident that our approach can make a difference at all levels in a decisive decade.  We greatly emphasize partnerships, diversity, mutual respect, and empathy. 

We are looking for a Sr. Advisor with a solid understanding of the systemic changes that needs to happen in either field of energy, food and finance. Someone who comes with strong proven analytical skills within one or more these sectors, broad knowledge to international climate policy and sustainable development, and international experience from a relevant institution. 

Your work tasks:

• Responsible for leading analytical efforts in collaboration with colleagues across CONCITOs programs in consultation with the International Director and the International Team.
• Responsible for coordinating our combined efforts to support the work by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Center in developing the annual Emission Gap Reports.   
• Support international project development in collaboration with CONCITO colleagues and existing and new partners across Nordic, EU and global levels. 
• Seek and maintain dialogue with relevant international actors and decision-makers.
• Plan and initiate knowledge sharing, both in the form of online and physical meetings and workshops in Denmark and abroad.
• Contribute to CONCITO’s wider international portfolio and collaboration across programs.

Your profile:

• You have a relevant higher education degree in relevant academic fields with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
• You are Danish or you have a Danish work permit since DK employment conditions apply. 
• Within the context of climate and sustainable development you have in-depth knowledge and experience - and strong international network - in either of energy, food, finance or economy.
• You are analytically strong and have relevant experience from previous employment.
• You have political savvy and insight into the key players in the international green transition.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in both Danish and English.
• You are structured, independent and proactive.
• You are both a 'developer' and a 'finisher' and follow through on tasks
• You are humorous, constructive and empathetic in your collaboration both internally and externally.

You can expect

• A workplace that prioritizes wellbeing, a sound work/life balance, diversity in every regard across political conviction, race, ethnicity, culture and sexual orientation. You decide yourself on which holidays to celebrate and a prayer room can be arranged for. 
• An exciting and versatile job in a think tank with high ambitions and committed colleagues. 
• A job where you daily contribute to pushing climate action in Denmark and internationally.
• International outlook and partners from all over the world.
• Great influence on planning tasks and your own workday.
• Support from and sparring with dedicated colleagues at a high professional level.
• An informal working environment with a good atmosphere, presence and focus on well-being.

Reference

You will report to Deputy CEO and International Director, Jarl Krausing.

The position is a full-time position 37 hours per week in CONCITO's International Team. The position is for 2 years and runs until 30th September 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Working hours are generally flexible and are subject to agreement.

The application deadline is September 1, 2024, at 12:00 noon CET.

Send your application to job@concito.dk. It is up to you whether it is in Danish or English but please note that Danish skills is a requirement. Write "Application for the position as Senior Advisor in the International Team" in the subject field.

Questions about the position can be directed to International Director, Jarl Krausing on phone +45 29896600 or email jk@concito.dk

CONCITO is Denmark's green think tank. Our purpose is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the harmful effects of global warming. CONCITO means "I set in motion" in Latin, and that is what we want to do in the climate field. We are one of Denmark's largest green networks with more than 100 companies, researchers, organizations and individuals as members. We believe that climate policy goals can only be achieved through partnerships between politicians, business, and citizens - state, market, and civil society. That is why all sectors are represented in the think tank. We believe that climate problems must be solved internationally, but that Denmark and the Nordic region should take the lead.