Represent ICCT in Chile as the organization's first in-country staff member, serving as a primary point of contact for local government agencies, NGOs, industry partners, and media while embodying ICCT’s mission, values, and ways of working in all external engagements
Manage and deliver ICCT’s technical support and stakeholder outreach activities in Chile
Support policy needs with critical analysis of best-practice policy action to promote the deployment of zero-emission vehicles in Chile
Perform technical analyses on the potential of fuel consumption reduction technologies and their cost-effectiveness using established ICCT methodologies and tools
Write strong technical reports, policy briefings, and policy-relevant documents to summarize ICCT’s research for key stakeholders
Organize outreach opportunities, and engage with external stakeholders, including government officials, non-governmental organizations, academics, and industry.
Requirements
M.Sc or Ph.D. in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, energy and resources, transportation, or relevant field
3+ years of applicable research experience
Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis and write reports related to vehicle efficiency, electric vehicle technology, and transportation decarbonization policies
Strong proficiency with data manipulation and analysis tools
Experience with R or Python is preferred
Experience with vehicle simulation tools (e.g., Autonomie, Amesim, VECTO, GEM) is a plus
Strong experience with Chilean policy-making processes and established connections within Chilean government, industry, and NGOs is highly desirable
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience, particularly in building relationships and facilitating collaboration among groups in policy development contexts, is highly desirable
Strong English and Spanish communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome delivery-oriented approach
Availability for occasional national and international travel.