Research Analyst, Global Integrated Power Tracker – Remote
Position
Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Research Analyst for its new Global Integrated Power Tracker.
The Global Integrated Power Tracker (GIPT) is a new tracker that combines data from nine GEM trackers: Global Coal Plant Tracker, Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker, Global Solar Power Tracker, Global Wind Power Tracker, Global Bioenergy Power Tracker, Global Geothermal Power Tracker, Global Nuclear Power Tracker, Global Hydropower Tracker, and Global Energy Ownership Tracker. The Research Analyst will serve as point person for the GIPT, including developing reports, briefings, analyses, and presentations based on the data; providing analytical support within GEM and to third-party projects that utilize the data; and staying abreast of relevant energy transition programs and progress by governments, businesses, and civil society.
The Challenge
According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing.
About Global Energy Monitor
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policymakers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.
Note: GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role. Remote staff need not be based in the United States.
Position Summary and Duties
- Introduce partner groups and media to the capabilities of the Global Integrated Power Tracker through briefings, webinars, and tutorial videos.
- Develop and maintain the tracker launch page on the Global Energy Monitor website.
- Together with the Data Department, coordinate the integration of the relevant tracker data sets into the GIPT data set.
- Together with the Data, Comms, and Program teams, maintain Summary Sheets, Methodology page, and Dashboards for the GIPT.
- Create visual presentations of GIPT findings using presentation graphics and online tools.
- Develop reports, briefings, and analyses based on tracker updates.
- Stay abreast of NGO campaigns and narratives relating to the power sector transition, and serve as needed, along with GEM project managers and program directors, as GEM’s representative to power sector coalitions.
- Represent findings at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public events.
- Network with third-party researchers in academia, NGOs, governments, and business organizations seeking to use GEM data and analysis.
- Provide support for other Global Energy Monitor projects as needed.
Education & Experience
Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized.
The following experience and skills are required for this position:
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of the power sector and the energy transition.
- Knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of energy production.
- Knowledge of the principles of social and environmental justice.
- Experience handling data sets of substantial size and/or complexity.
- Demonstrated analytical experience, including experience summarizing and presenting quantitative data.
- Professional presentation and writing skills.
The following experience and skills are desired for this position:
- 5+ years of experience.
- Experience at networking with partners and building new relationships.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Computer coding skills.
Pay and Benefits
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The salary is $99,959 for locations in the United States. Salary and benefits differ for those based outside of the US and may be discussed on an individual basis.
Benefits include (US Based Employees):
- 100% paid health, vision, dental insurance for employee & contribution towards dependent coverage
- Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with 5% employer match
- 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
- Remote work stipend
- Home office set up & ergonomics reimbursement
- Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
- Paid parental leave
Application Requirements
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing will remain open until filled. Applicants must provide a resume, a cover letter, one writing sample, one data presentation sample, and one sample of data analysis.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Hiring Practices
Equal Employment: Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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