Clean Air Task Force

Catalyzing resilient solutions, scaled to meet the climate challenge.

Manager, Coal Mine Methane

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1996H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

$96.6K - $120K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• The role of the Manager, Coal Mine Methane (CMM Manager) is to lead engagements with government entities and other key stakeholders, such as allied NGO, industry, and academia, in the development of coal mine methane (CMM) mitigation plans and policies that promote emissions reductions in the coal sector, globally. • Conduct technical analysis, plan and execute capacity strengthen workshops and outreach campaigns, and cultivate opportunities for CMM abatement in priority countries, in partnership with the Director of Coal Mine Methane and others within CATF’S Methane Pollution Prevention (MPP) team. • Possess and gain deeper familiarity with technical, economic, market, and policy issues related to CMM and its mitigation. • Collaborate with MPP technical staff, consultants, and other key stakeholders to develop new or updated CMM Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) protocols and coal sector policies. • Identify opportunities, priorities, and methodologies to answer policy-relevant, CMM-related questions through research and analysis based on stakeholder needs. • Draft and present regulatory comments to stakeholders as part of the policy assessment process, and support regulators in the implementation of mitigation policies. • Assess the policy and political efficacy of existing or new policy proposals developed externally to CATF. • Develop and execute strategies on education and outreach on the importance of CMM emissions reductions, relevant policy concepts and advocacy to achieve policy outcomes. • Manage and execute capacity building activities such as webinars, trainings, roundtables and workshops on CMM for relevant stakeholders (both internally and externally), including regulators, private sector actors, and civil society organizations. • Directly undertake, support and analyze work related to CMM policies and their implementation requirements, and communicate results of analyses to key stakeholders. • Effectively communicate CMM science and technology developments to key decisionmakers, including via blog posts, technical and/or policy reports, white papers, and fact sheets. • Synthesize technical documents, datasets, and discussions into various forms of communications, including presentations, briefs, and talking points. • Manage direct communications and relationships with public officials, as well as leveraging networks of relevant stakeholders from civil society/NGOs, private sector, academia, and other experts. • Write and contribute to blog posts, technical and/or policy reports, white papers, fact sheets, and other forms of content. • Build strong partnerships and engagements with governments in key countries to support CMM mitigation policies and MRV systems. • Collaborate with other international coalitions and civil society organizations to support CMM mitigation efforts in key countries (e.g. UNECE, CCAC, UNEP IMEO, etc.). • Represent CATF in public forums such as meetings, conferences, workshops and webinars. • Work closely with the Director, Coal Mine Methane to support MPP’s regional methane strategies and program development, and advise on new approaches that sustain project and program delivery. • Support budget and consultant management to deliver projects and strategic initiatives in coordination with the Program Management team. • Manage external coal consultants and deliverables. • Coordinate and collaborate CMM initiatives with the broader MPP team, including vis-a-vis shared stakeholders, joint projects, and strategic alignment. • Respond and adapt to new internal CATF policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

  • BSc/BA is required; MSc/MA or other advanced degree is preferred
  • 6+ years of relevant professional work experience in/with the coal industry
  • 6+ years of experience in coal mine methane, greenhouse gas, energy or environmental research, including data analysis, policy advocacy, development, and/or implementation
  • Knowledge of international energy and climate policies, with expertise in a specific region or country
  • Experience working with or engaging international institutions
  • CMM knowledge and technical expertise, including in economics, markets, policy, and technology
  • Knowledge of energy and climate policies and their application to the coal sector
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Extensive and thorough technical writing capabilities, including for varied purposes and for audiences with varied CMM knowledge
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including across various cultural contexts
  • Avid networker skilled at building trust with a wide range of people
  • Oral and written English mastery.
  • Passion for CATF’s mission.
  • Experience in the development of CMM emissions estimations, MRV protocols and policies.
  • Experience working in or with NGO coalitions, government, or supporting partnerships.
  • Successful environmental advocacy experience.
  • Experience in successfully executing grant-funded projects, including from inter-governmental organizations and private foundations.
  • Proficiency in a language other than English that will support our international advocacy efforts, such as Spanish or Russian (C2 level; per the CEFR international standard)

Benefits

  • excellent benefits package

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