Senior Policy Advisor, Trade Diplomacy, Japan

Senior Policy Advisor, Trade Diplomacy, Japan E3G is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to lead analysis and engagement on trade diplomacy within its Japan programme. The new role will sit within E3G’s Global Clean Power Diplomacy team and will work closely with our Japan and trade experts to develop E3G’s work on the intersection of Japan’s trade policy, energy and economic security strategies, and climate objectives – with trade playing a key role as a diplomatic lever across these areas contributing to accelerating the clean energy transition. The role The role will build on existing work on trade and its use as a diplomatic lever, leading the development of strategies and engagements to align Japan’s trade, and economic policies, with the goals of a clean energy transition and ambitious climate action. The candidate will be based in Japan and will be required to work remotely. We are looking for an intellectually curious, enthusiastic person with experience of condensing and communicating complex information into clear, targeted analysis and advice for varied stakeholders. You will be motivated by building relationships with external stakeholders, and by creating impactful outcomes through strategic collaborations. You will have the opportunity to develop the strategy and shape the work programme, in consultation with colleagues in the Japan team and across E3G’s wider trade and industry related teams. Background E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index. Delivering a rapid, managed transition of the global power system from coal-to-clean, not via gas, is a fundamental condition to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. E3G’s Global Clean Power Diplomacy team mobilises diplomatic actors to drive real-world, real-economy progress on ending the global use of the coal power and transitioning to clean energy. E3G identifies opportunities for influence and interventions, collaborates with civil society campaigns and partners, and fosters international diplomatic alliances to create a world where no new coal is built, and where existing coal is replaced by clean, affordable energy to enable a climate-safe world. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic insight and thought leadership on trade and diplomatic engagement with Japan in the context of broader global climate and energy goals. - Monitor and track developments relating to Japan’s trade relationships with a focus on key partner countries, including various bilateral and multilateral frameworks and agreements (e.g. FTAs), government strategies and publications (e.g. Green Transformation Strategy; and industrial policy priorities, such as the *17 Strategic Fields* under Japan’s growth strategy etc.), as well as commercial drivers relating to both traditional and clean energy supply chains, in order to assess their impact on Japan’s energy and economic security priorities and identify opportunities for strategic interventions. - Produce analysis, presentations, briefings and other materials, both internally to contribute to E3Gs strategic thinking, and to a wide range of external contacts to communicate our analysis and recommendations, in both written and spoken formats. - Expand E3G’s relationships and networks to relevant institutions and stakeholders in trade, energy and economic security – particularly civil society organisations (CSOs), alongside government officials, research institutions, trade associations and key private sector actors, primarily i…