Fossil Fuel Transition Policy Advisor (Remote)

International Institute for Sustainable Development; Bogotá; Remote; COP 70,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Institute for Sustainable Development seeks a Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition, to join the Energy Program and help governments and partners advance a Paris‑aligned, just transition away from fossil fuels. You will analyze policy options, design research agendas, and engage with stakeholders across regions to translate evidence into practical reform paths.

You will work with government counterparts, researchers, civil society, and partners to develop outputs, funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public finance, development studies, public policy, natural resource management or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomic or fiscal policy, energy policy, or fossil fuel transitions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy‑oriented research and analysis on fossil fuel transitions and subsidies; translate evidence into options for decision makers.
• Design and manage workstreams with clear plans, responsibilities, and milestones; coordinate partners and budgets.
• Build trusted relationships with government counterparts and knowledge networks; tailor support to country needs.
• Support development of junior colleagues through clear briefs, feedback, and learning.
• Contribute to focused funding proposals and partner engagement; align with team expertise.
• Work with IISD Communications to turn research into clear messages and products.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, public finance, development studies, public policy, natural resource management or related field

Master’s or PhD degree an advantage

Job description

The International Institute for Sustainable Development seeks a Policy Advisor, Fossil Fuel Transition, to join the Energy Program and help governments and partners advance a Paris‑aligned, just transition away from fossil fuels. You will analyze policy options, design research agendas, and engage with stakeholders across regions to translate evidence into practical reform paths.

You will work with government counterparts, researchers, civil society, and partners to develop outputs, funding