Coal Methane Analysts (one senior, one mid level)

Ember is an independent global non-profit clean energy think tank. We gather, curate, and analyse data on the clean energy transition, and use data and policy insights to accelerate progress on cleaning up the power sector and reducing coal mine methane emissions. 

Methane leaking from coal mines has been ignored for many years, but tackling it is one of the most critical short term challenges to reduce global heating this decade. Which also makes it a short term opportunity. We are the only global organisation with a specific focus on methane from coal-mining, which is a bigger source than the gas industry and almost as big as oil. 

Ember has already made a major impact in drawing attention to the coal mine methane crisis in Australia, Asia and Europe. Now we are looking for two skilled and passionate analysts to take our impact in Australia to the next level, as well as contributing to the work of our global team, comprising analysts based in Indonesia, India and Europe.

We are seeking two talented professionals to join our team as coal mine methane analysts at Ember. Working with data and policy, you will play a central role in our mission to galvanise action on this neglected source of greenhouse gas emissions.

In these roles, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth policy and data analysis of opportunities to improve the way methane pollution is measured, reported and abated across Australia and internationally.

Requirements

Senior Analyst:

• Set the strategic direction and lead Ember’s analytical research and advocacy on coal mine methane emissions across Australia
• Ensure delivery in Australia aligns with the global CMM programme and wider Ember objectives 
• Oversee data collection and analysis 
• Manage concurrent projects and reports, managing resource and delegating effectively 
• Lead the relationship with partner organisations and the Australian methane network 
• Build relationships with research institutes, think tanks, government organisations, investors’ groups and industry 
• Engage directly with national and state legislators to advance understanding, measurement and abatement of coal mine methane
• Use data and research to write reports, as well as less formal outputs such as newspaper comment articles, that grab attention with the right players 
• Line management 

Must have:

Senior Analyst 

• Significant experience of creating policy impact using data-led research, either working in an NGO, research organisation or in a policy/ government role
• Significant understanding of the landscape of energy and climate change in Australia, ideally gained in a role involving coal, methane or both
• An understanding of the science of climate change and the significance of methane abatement
• Capacity to develop and implement a multi-year strategy to produce policy change
• Broad understanding of emissions data and datasets
• An effective networker with an established network in the energy and coal space and contacts in relevant government organisations
• An understanding of the coal sector and/or steel industry internationally, and where this fits with climate, energy and environmental politics
• Able to work independently and effectively in both spoken and written English, such as writing articles and reports without supervision and attending meetings with government officials and international bodies
• A fluent and confident communicator, with an eye for a media story
• Proven experience in line management including setting clear objectives aligned with team goals, providing feedback and supporting professional development.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• A confident self-starter comfortable with remote working
• A natural collaborator with a disposition to work generously in an international, multicultural team, and a  with colleagues in different time zones
• Passionate about reducing global greenhouse gas emissions

Analyst:

• Gather data that can be analysed and used in outputs to demonstrate the importance of coal mine emissions, the need for more accurate measurement, and the opportunities to abate them
• Use data and research to write reports, as well as less formal outputs such as newspaper comment articles, that grab attention with the right players 
• Support the relationship with partner organisations and the Australian methane network 
• Build and coordinate a community of civil society advocates in Australia to amplify Ember’s findings and recommendations
• Engage directly with national and state legislators to advance understanding, measurement and abatement of coal mine methane

Analyst Must Haves

• Experience of creating policy impact using data-led research, either working in an NGO, research organisation or in a policy/ government role
• An understanding of the landscape of energy and climate change in Australia, ideally gained in a role involving coal, methane or both
• Experience in researching and sourcing emissions data and curating datasets
• Experience working in teams and across multiple projects 
• A network in the energy and coal space and contacts in relevant government organisations
• Knowledge of the coal sector and/or steel industry internationally, and where this fits with climate, energy and environmental politics
• Able to work independently and effectively in both spoken and written English, such as writing articles and reports with minimal supervision and attending meetings with regional government officials and international bodies
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Comfortable with remote working
• A natural collaborator with a disposition to work generously in an international, multicultural team, and a  with colleagues in different time zones
• Passionate about reducing global greenhouse gas emissions

Benefits

Salary:  

Analyst: 86,318 - 98,465 AUD

Senior Analyst: 119,443 - 140,663 AUD

Contract:  Full time (but only working 9 days every fortnight with no reduction in pay), permanent subject to a 3 month probationary period.  

You can choose between a local employment contract (via an Employer of Record, with statutory entitlements such as superannuation) or a consultancy agreement, depending on what works best for your circumstances. 

Further benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• We operate a nine-day fortnight meaning our full-time staff are given every other Friday off work with no reduction in pay

• 25 days holiday.  For each year that you're part of the team at Ember you'll receive an additional day of holiday, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.  
• Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working.
• Access to a local working space can be arranged
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to a counselling service
• Funding and allocated time for your training and development
• Paid volunteer day
• Four paid days off to enable low carbon travel
• Time off to donate blood