Policy Expert
Policy Expert
Location: Wrocław – Poland / Remote
The Role
You will be expected to help our team develop and apply our policy simulations in different sustainability areas. Your main responsibilities will include conducting current policy reviews, scanning emerging trends, coordinating projects, writing research grant applications, and writing texts for simulations, reports, and publications.
You will participate in international projects with partners representing science, NGOs, and policy-making.
Why should you work with us?
We pursue meaningful work for people and the planet. For almost 20 years, we have been creating tools supporting communication, collaboration, and learning for system change and sustainability. We develop experiential and interactive policy simulations to help raise awareness of global challenges and co-create inclusive solutions. These engaging policy simulations have been used by many organizations around the world such as the World Bank, the European Commission, OECD, and UNDP.
Join our professional, interdisciplinary international team of 15 change makers. Work with us for the public good at the intersection of business, science, society, and the environment.
We offer
- Full-time employment contract (40 hours per week)
- Flexible work time with the possibility of partially remote work
- Salary based on track record and qualifications (7000-11000 PLN net)
- Life insurance
- Private medical care
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing and analysing current policies for the purpose of policy simulation design
- Searching and processing information on various topics (environmental, economic, and social) related to sustainable development
- Coordinating projects, collaborating with project partners
- Writing grant proposals
- Writing articles for research journals and general audience
- Facilitating project events and simulation workshops
Key Requirements/Experience
- Excellent command of English in speech and writing
- Background in sustainable development policy analysis
- Understanding sustainable development discourses in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy transition, disaster risk management, etc.
- At least a basic understanding and experience in applying systems thinking in practice
- Conscientiousness, independence, responsibility – these are not just fancy words – we expect you to act on these traits
Nice to have
- Experience in group facilitation and participatory, action-oriented stakeholder engagement tools
- Social science research methods skills
- Experience in working for the benefit of society and the natural environment
- Knowledge of another foreign language, e.g. German, French, or Spanish
CRS is willing to hire the selected candidate as soon as possible.
CRS encourages individuals of all learning styles, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. CRS is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to personal background, race, skin color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, disabilities, or medical conditions. CRS possesses a Gender Equity Plan.
Research has shown that women and immigrants are less likely to apply for roles unless they believe they meet all of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply as we are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We want to engage equally all those who can contribute to our activities.
If you possess the qualifications described above and would like to apply for the position, please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to rekrutacja@crs.org.pl (entitling the email “Policy Expert“). Please, mind that we reserve the right to reply only to the selected candidates. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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