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Job Title: Economist/Policy Analyst

Reference: 2740

Grade: A3

Please apply before midnight, Paris time, on: 28/06/2008

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation. The IEA operates as an autonomous agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 30 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalising world economy, as well as to exploit its opportunities.

FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT OF THREE TO FIVE YEARS

We are looking for a Desk Officer who will prepare and conduct regular reviews of national energy policies for IEA Member countries. The position is located in the Country Studies Division of the IEA's Long-term Co-operation and Policy Analysis Office and the selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of Division.

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Job Duties

1. Overview

• The Desk Officer manages nearly all aspects of the IEA's reviews of the energy policies of the IEA's 27 Member countries. Desk officers may also be involved in reviews offered to Non-member countries. Each desk officer manages about two in-depth reviews per year, and the reviews cover all policies relating to energy, including energy markets, the environment, energy efficiency, supply and demand. The reports consist of factual background and analysis, critiques of existing policies and recommendations to the governments for improvements. These reports provide both technical information to experienced policy makers and stakeholders and general information and analysis for non-experts and are published as books by the IEA. The Desk Officer also provides on-going policy analysis for assigned countries and performs other duties as necessary.

2. Analysis and drafting

• Draft most chapters of the report, which include general explanations, quantitative and qualitative analysis, critiques and evaluations.

• Write speeches for the IEA Executive Director and press releases for press conferences.

• Monitor, on a continuing basis, all developments relating to energy matters in the countries assigned.

• Participate in the preparation and writing of an annual general report on the status of all Member countries' energy and environmental policies based on the findings of the individual country reviews and additional information as needed.

• Monitor and analyse cross-cutting activities (including developments in Non-Member countries) and assist in the formulation of national and international policy proposals to facilitate the achievement of agreed IEA energy policy goals.

• Contribute to the work of other IEA divisions where it covers specific aspects of the assigned countries.

• Prepare all policy briefing materials for country review visits.

3. Liaison and outreach

• Establish and maintain good contacts with national delegations to the OECD, with administrations of Member countries and major Non-member countries, energy industry representatives and other energy interests.

• Work closely with other IEA staff and country administrations during the preparation, drafting, printing and release stages of the review, and with the office of the IEA Executive Director in the preparation of the press conference that launches the review.

• Manage and support the expert teams conducting in-depth reviews of the IEA Member countries before, during and after the review (these teams include both IEA staff and outside experts).

• Manage and participate in team visits to countries under review. Schedule and co-ordinate meetings with government and industry in these countries to cover all aspects of their energy sector.

• Manage logistics and travel co-ordination for country reviews and serve as contact point for team members.

• Travel with the Executive Director to press conferences that launch country reviews and provide policy guidance and support during discussions with government officials and the press.

4. Other

• Perform a number of general tasks in the country review process, in particular preparation of questionnaires to be completed by national administrations for the review of specific energy policy areas or for examination of the overall energy policy, handling of statistical questions and advising on scheduling and composition of review teams.

• Participate in specific projects of the Office as required.

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Qualifications: education, experience, communication and languages

1. Education, experience and skills

• A University degree in energy economics or in a relevant discipline. Post-graduate qualifications would be an advantage.

• Three to five years' energy and energy policy experience either in government, an international organisation or the private sector.

• Expertise in one or more energy sectors (e.g. electricity, fossil fuels, energy efficiency and/or renewables) or broad energy knowledge. Facility and interest in working in all energy sectors.

2. Key competencies

• Excellent writing ability, both for long technical and analytical reports and short memos.

• Competency in co-ordination among government agencies and various interest groups.

• Very good ability to handle and analyse statistics.

• Capacity to work individually and in a team, as well as under pressure and on long-term projects.

• Experience managing diverse teams would be an advantage, including both managing logistics and building consensus.

• Very good command of Microsoft Office.

3. Communication and OECD official languages

• Ability to express thoughts clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and with those outside the Organisation.

• Excellent ability to write and speak in English. Good working knowledge of French and knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

NB. Short-listed candidates for this vacancy may be required to undergo a written exercise.

The appointment may initially be made at the level immediately below if the qualifications and professional experience of the selected candidate correspond to that level; in that case, the duties and responsibilities assigned to the post will be adjusted accordingly.

Contact e-mail is current job holder. She is leaving so she's posting the job.

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The University of California, Berkeley has an opening for a Sustainability
Specialist, who will report directly to the Director of Sustainability.
Interested parties should go to http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ (search for
listing #8382) to see the full listing or to apply for this position. This
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emissions reductions goals.

Job Description: The Sustainability Specialist will develop, implement, and
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UC-wide sustainability goals and reduce the campus' impact on the
environment. This will include climate action, energy and water efficiency
and conservation, transportation, green purchasing, air and water quality,
and other related programs and policies; or provide technical support for
these programs. Position closes: 5/16/2008

Description: SAIC Engineering and Infrastructure Business Unit (E&I BU) has an
exceptional opportunity for a Senior Geologist/Environmental Engineer to continue to
grow our Great Lakes Office consulting practice.

Position Responsibilities

Duties: This is a senior leadership position. The successful candidate will take a
lead role in cultivating new clients, expanding services with existing clients,
managing multiple large multi-disciplined, complex environmental site assessments,
soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects, industrial hygiene
projects, and other projects.

The successful candidate will help supervise, manage and perform technical project
work, write and review reports, conduct client regulatory interface and
negotiations, make technical and/or business development presentations, and
supervise and mentor staff. This individual will also develop business from new and
existing clients.

Position Requirements

Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering or
environmental consulting practice is required. Knowledge of site cleanup/closure
and/or regulatory compliance is desired. A BS degree in engineering/geology is
required; registration as a Professional Engineer/Geologist and a Master's degree or
higher are strongly preferred. A minimum of 5 years experience successfully managing
projects for a large private and/or government clients is required.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in business development
with public and private clients in Ohio and the ability to demonstrate working
knowledge of Ohio regulations.

The successful candidate will have superior client and regulatory interaction and
negotiation skills; ability to prepare and track complex/multiple budgets and
schedules; experience interpreting and understanding subsurface conditions at
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experience with a wide variety of soil and ground water remediation projects; and
excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills. Additional skills and
expertise in other environmental specialties that could expand and/or enhance
company capabilities are a plus.

TO APPLY
Email resume to jeffriesj@saic.com
Or apply online at http://saic.com/careers

MHA Environmental Consulting, an RMT Business, is in a growth mode due to its recent merger with RMT, Inc. Environmental analysis under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), re-development planning, natural
resources studies, and environmental permitting associated with renewable energy, infrastructure, and development are among the services
offered to our clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as throughout the western United States.

MHA and RMT, Inc. have assisted clients solve their most difficult and diverse environmental and engineering challenges for nearly 30 years.
The current opportunity is for an Environmental Scientist/Analyst in the San Mateo, California office.

Duties - The position will involve the research and writing of environmental documents and studies for challenging energy development projects, including renewable energy development.

Qualifications and Education Requirements - Master degree in earth science, natural resource management, or a related field with scientific
research and technical writing experience. Must be a team-player, creative thinker with initiative, strong research, and communication
skills. Must have a valid CA driver's license, satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record check. Knowledge of
CEQA/ NEPA, analyst CEQA/ NEPA regulatory policy and work experience with a biology, hydrology, or geoscience focus is a plus.

Benefits - Compensation and benefits are competitive and include health and life insurance, paid time away from work, employee referral bonus,
tuition reimbursement, professional memberships, 401(k) Company-matched Savings Plan, eligibility for Short Term Incentive Compensation, and
Profit Sharing. RMT focuses on employee wellness, a safe work environment and work-life balance.

To apply visit www.rmt.jobs

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Our San Francisco office currently has opening for a Director of Marketing. In this position you'll be responsible for all things related to marketing including:

* Developing advertising, events, tradeshows, direct marketing, and search engine initiatives
* Working with graphic, web and branding teams in order to update our collateral and website
* Creating and working on channel partnerships for community outreach
* Working closely with Sales to monitor lead generation: measure, analyze and report on each effort, making changes that increase effectiveness
* Developing cooperative marketing opportunities with partners
* Working with our Senior Management team on branding
* Writing case studies and editing P.R. copy
* Managing a company blog, monitoring the blogosphere, and engaging with the community
* Speaking to homeowners about our services
* Creating and working within an annual budget
* Scheduling tradeshows and speaking engagements
* Working with our Special Projects Coordinator on specific tasks such as training courses and curricula for our Green Collar Jobs Program
* Working with sales to process customer satisfaction surveys

Qualifications:
Experience. You are a Marketing veteran with a track record of success Strong analytical skills with an eye for accuracy and consistency Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding work environment Superior communications skills

Preferred:
Experience working in the cleantech/renewable energy sector
BA in Marketing, Journalism, Media or Creative

Our ideal candidate is someone who is well networked in the marketing industry. She/he will be able to recommend their favorite vendors including: direct mail companies, list companies, newspaper and cable-TV ad sales, and email marketing. This job is best suited for an "uber-networker": someone who currently spends evenings attending green industry events.

While extensive knowledge of sustainable practices is not required, it will become an essential part of the job, so you should be enthusiastic to learn how reducing residential energy use can make a positive impact on the environment.

Salary and Benefits:
Sustainable Spaces offers a benefits package that includes a contribution towards medical coverage, ten PTO (paid time off) days per year, and five paid holidays. We offer an informal and comfortable work place, and we encourage employees to ride their bikes or take public transportation to work if possible. Employees are afforded a great deal of independence and responsibility for their work within our collaborative work environment. The salary for this position is based on your experience and market rates.

To Apply:
If you're interested in improving the environment on a daily basis through your work, please review our site at www.sustainablespaces.com and then email a resume and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to jobs@sustainablespaces.com. Let us know why you think you're a good fit and what interests you about making homes green. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.