International Policy Manager
Cascade Climate
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Lead quantitative and qualitative policy and economic analysis across priority countries (particularly in Asia, Africa, and South America) to inform Cascade’s ERW and Refrigerants strategies
- Translate policy and economic analysis into external facing materials including presentations, policy briefs, roadmaps, and strategic memos
- Support government stakeholder mapping and relationship development in priority jurisdictions
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to unlock climate finance through multilateral development banks and other climate finance institutions
- Monitor policy developments and emerging regulatory opportunities in priority jurisdictions
- Support preparation for and Cascade participation in conferences, workshops, and stakeholder convenings (e.g., COPs, regional policy forums)
- Collaborate closely with Refrigerants and ERW teams to ensure policy and economic insights shape broader program strategy
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience in climate policy, international development, or a related field
- Strong track record in policy and/or market research, landscape assessments, and jurisdictional analysis in climate-relevant sectors (such as clean energy transitions)
- Experience working with international or multilateral policy frameworks and their translation into national or sectoral policies
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research into clear, actionable recommendations and strategic outputs
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience producing briefs, memos, or strategy documents for diverse audiences
- Experience working with or alongside external stakeholders (e.g., governments, multilaterals, NGOs, research institutions, or private sector actors)
- Comfort working across geographies, cultures, and institutional contexts
- Working knowledge of climate finance architecture, carbon markets, or development finance institutions
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Hard Skills & Tools
policy analysiseconomic analysismarket researchlandscape assessmentsjurisdictional analysisclimate finance architecturecarbon marketsdevelopment finance institutionspresentation developmentstrategic writing
Soft Skills
communication skillswriting skillsrelationship developmentsynthesis of researchcross-cultural collaborationstakeholder engagementactionable recommendationsorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability