Senior Consultant, Subsidy Methodologies

Organization

International Institute for Sustainable Development

Department

Energy

Job Location Type

TELECOMMUTE

Job Location

Remote

Applicant Location Requirements

Europe    Africa    Asia    North America    South America    

Application Deadline

September 1, 2025

Established in 2005, IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) works with governments, international institutions, and civil society to reform subsidies and align public financial flows with sustainable development and climate goals. Our team leads cutting-edge work on fossil fuel and other environmentally harmful subsidies, public finance, and energy taxation—offering policy-relevant insights grounded in both global best practices and national realities.

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant, Subsidy Methodologies to lead and support our technical work on fossil fuel-related subsidy reform (potentially other sectors as needed) and public finance tracking. This role is ideal for someone who has a firm grasp of technical analysis and economic logic, while understanding the relevance of bigger picture considerations such as policy relevance, equity, and real-world outcomes.

Special Requirements
Contract Details Type: Consultancy (retainer), 12-month duration with minimum of 50 days Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Start Date: As soon as feasible Location: Fully remote and home-based in a time zone that overlaps with standard CET hours by at least 3 working hours per day Duration: 12-month contract (retainer of a minimum 50 days per year), with possibility of renewal Application Deadline: 1 Sept 2025

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