Target Analyst, Science Based Targets

In the SBTi we are constantly looking for new talent and for target analysts that can jointhe initiative. We are creating a pool of talent of interested people that would like to be a part ofthe SBTi. This Job Description details the basic responsibilities and skills related to the position.

● Conduct in-depth assessments of corporate emission reduction targets to ensure theiralignment to the level of ambition set in the Paris Agreement and SBTi criteria;
● Serve as the lead contact for corporations throughout target reviews in order to requestadditional information and clarification needed for target assessment, answer technicalquestions, and provide updates on the validation process;
● Collect data and conduct analyses to assess progress and impact around target settingwithin the corporate sector;
● Create data visualizations and written reports to communicate analyses to variousstakeholders regarding corporate target setting;
● Support with analyses of trends on corporate emission reduction targets reported throughall partner organizations and the Science Based Targets initiative;
● Update internal databases with company and target information;
● Write and present training materials to disseminate best practices on science-basedtarget setting to an array of stakeholders;
● Support with the development and update of criteria and protocols to assess corporatetargets against long-term temperature goals;
● General technical, operational and administrative support as needed;
● Assist with ad-hoc tasksas required.

The successful candidate will have:
● Experience developing, reviewing, or assessing corporate greenhouse gas inventories,preferably in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard;
● Bachelor’s degree with a couple years experience or a master’s degree, preferably insustainability, climate change, environmental studies, engineering or related field.
● Ability to manage, edit, and improve large databases;
● Ability to present technical topics to a wide-range of stakeholders and communicate withhigh-profile clients;
● High proficiency in Excel;
● Ability to work in a group and independently with minimal supervision in a virtualenvironment;
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple deadlines;
● Excellent and demonstrable technical and analytical skills;
● Highly organized, fast learner and strong attention to detail;
● Strong written and oral communication skills, and advanced English level for non nativespeakers

Preferred skills:
● Knowledge of climate change scenarios, life cycle assessment and/or corporatesustainability;
● Familiarity with corporate greenhouse gas emissions targets and current best practice inGreenhouse Gas Protocol Standard application;
● Experience with data visualization and comfort working with large data sets;
● Familiarity with database management systems;
● Experience working in global organizations and /or contexts;
● Experience working in remote teams and across time zones.