Join the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) as Steel Cooperation Lead, driving international collaboration for a low-carbon future in heavy industry.
LeadIT is a global initiative that brings together member states and companies, co-chaired by the governments of India and Sweden. Its mandate is to advance a just and equitable global industry transition and to align industry with the Paris Agreement. The Secretariat, hosted by SEI, supports its members and the mission of transitioning heavy and energy-intensive industries, including iron and steel – work that is set to expand and deepen.
The role
This full-time role is central to maintaining momentum in the iron and steel sector: developing industry transition partnerships and supporting cooperation to accelerate industrial decarbonization, in line with LeadIT’s mission.
You will define and develop work areas for the green iron and steel sector and contribute to the global industrial decarbonization agenda, working closely with colleagues, partners and industry. The work is multifaceted – spanning industrial co-operation, multilateral development banks, technical research, international institutions, diplomatic missions, industrial policy and national transition plans.
Within the LeadIT Secretariat, you will help enable the decarbonization of iron and steel globally, providing countries and companies in emerging markets with assistance through LeadIT members, partners and stakeholders. This work is expected to support the development and implementation of iron and steel transitions worldwide, channelling technical and industrial expertise from LeadIT’s network to those preparing for decarbonization.
Key duties and responsibilities
Provide leadership that drives strong stakeholder and partner engagement and effective project delivery.
Develop and operationalize an assistance facility for emerging markets on industry transition.
Lead the LeadIT Secretariat’s work on iron and steel collaboration with industry, research institutions, LeadIT members and partners, and with emerging markets.
Develop and strengthen technical collaboration on decarbonization, with a focus on the iron and steel sector.
Liaise with companies, technical experts from industry, trade associations and research institutions.
Work with international partners, including the World Bank and other development institutions, to enable the rollout of a just and equitable industrial transition.
Support effective internal and external outreach, engaging with policymakers and other target audiences.
Support visiting and outgoing delegations from countries and industry.
Ensure implementation of the LeadIT mission statement and annual work plans.
Represent LeadIT internally and externally.
Carry out other duties within the LeadIT mandate, as assigned.