Local Experts Researcher/ Climate Economist
WaterSprint Ltd
- Vietnam
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Determining how changes in the environment will affect the economy or public health
- Conducting research to identify causes of environmental degradation, including overpopulation and unsustainable resource use
- Preparing reports and recommendations regarding environmental issues, such as climate change or deforestation
- Evaluating alternatives for managing natural resources, such as water, soil, plants, or animals
- Recommending policies to improve recycling rates or reduce waste production
- Creating models to predict the potential impacts of legislation on the economy
- Reviewing projects to assess their potential environmental impact before construction begins
- Conducting surveys to determine public perception of environmental issues
- Determining how much companies should pay for pollution permits or how much pollution they are allowed to emit
- Ideal candidate (from each mentioned country), is who has experience in following countries Maldives, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam and Tonga.
- Education: Master’s degree in economics, data science, physics or closely related subject.
- Experience: - At least 5 years’ professional work experience in economic analysis, public finance, cost-benefit analysis, and/or economic modelling;
- Experience working with the government and international development partners on development and application of economic models or/and around costing and fiscal analysis of climate change issues.
- Competencies: - Familiarity with government planning systems and institutional roles;
- Understanding of economics of climate change or natural disasters;
- Prior experience of engaging with governments;
- Ability to research, and capture, develop, organize, share and effectively use information and knowledge to provide recommendation and guidance to management;
- Experience working in a multicultural context with strong communication skills.
- Language Requirement:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required to effectively liaise with the stakeholders of the region.
- Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
- Join a well known brand within Consulting
- Leadership Role