Location
This position may be remote or hybrid, based in the U.S., Mexico, Brussels, or London with a preference for candidates in Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; La Paz, MX; Brussels, BE; or London, ENG.
Duration
This is a two-year fixed-term contract position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.
Forests Overview
EDF’s Forests Focus Area is one of EDF’s 8 global impact areas, whose goals rise to the level of the enormity of the climate and nature crisis. Through demonstrating proof of concept for large-scale forest conservation, engaging key Indigenous peoples and local communities forest policies and programs, and scaling access to finance for these solutions, EDF seeks to contribute global-scale contributions in support of meeting global targets to halt and reverse global forest loss by 2030 while boosting local livelihoods and forest restoration. To achieve this, EDF will harness its unique capabilities in science, economics, policy, partnerships and incentive design. The scope of this work is global in nature, with near term priorities on tropical forest conservation and wildfire resilience in the US and globally.
Overall Function
The Senior Analyst, Forests will work closely with the EDF Forests team and external partners to advance EDF’s Forests Focus Area analytical and influencing work, and overall workplan priorities. In close collaboration with additional EDF departments including Marketing and Communications; Economics; Global Engagement; Development and Government Partnerships and with key external partners, the Senior Analyst will deliver against the following core objectives:
The Senior Analyst will be an essential contributor to a growing Forests team and strategy and reports to the Senior Manager, IPLC and Conservation Partnerships. They may supervise consultants or subgrantees. The top priority in year one will be increasing EDF’s capabilities for timely forests analytics and strategic events on the Road to COP30, with a particular focus on inclusive forest finance and forest policies to accelerate tropical forest conservation and wildfire resilience globally.
Key Responsibilities
Technical and Policy Analysis
Partnerships and External Engagement
Project Coordination and Collaboration
Qualifications
How to apply
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the role and EDF. A cover letter is required for consideration for this role.
International Compensation Ranges:
Mexico: MXN 625,000 - 670,000
Belgium: EUR 55,000 - 60,000
UK: GBP 43,000 - 45,000
Location
This position may be remote or hybrid, based in the U.S., Mexico, Brussels, or London with a preference for candidates in Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; La Paz, MX; Brussels, BE; or London, ENG.
Duration
This is a two-year fixed-term contract position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.
Forests Overview
EDF’s Forests Focus Area is one of EDF’s 8 global impact areas, whose goals rise to the level of the enormity of the climate and nature crisis. Through demonstrating proof of concept for large-scale forest conservation, engaging key Indigenous peoples and local communities forest policies and programs, and scaling access to finance for these solutions, EDF seeks to contribute global-scale contributions in support of meeting global targets to halt and reverse global forest loss by 2030 while boosting local livelihoods and forest restoration. To achieve this, EDF will harness its unique capabilities in science, economics…
Oral and written fluency in English and at least 1 of the following: Spanish, French or Portuguese is required.
Oral and written fluency in English and at least 1 of the following: Spanish, French or Portuguese is required.
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the role and EDF. A cover letter is required for consideration for this role.
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the role and EDF. A cover letter is required for consideration for this role.