Ph.D. in development economics, environmental or climate economics, international development, or a related field with a focus on gender analysis with eight (8) years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Spanish. **
Specialized research project oversight experience, with significant and relevant experience in the transition to a low-carbon economy including fiscal policy and financial sector regulation, including fiscal risks from climate, green public financial management, climate resilience plans.
Relevant professional experience in mitigation including carbon pricing, carbon markets, fuel subsidy reform, regulation, renewable energy, and related fields.
Experience in implementing and advising researchers on effective approaches enhancing research finding uptake by diverse users.
An in-depth understanding of gender equity and social inclusion, analysis, planning, and integration activities for international development projects.
An enhanced knowledge of low and middle-income Latin American countries’ regional perspectives and actors central to on-going development initiatives, specific experience within the Caribbean region would be considered as an asset.