Target Analyst, Science Based Targets

Location: Berlin or London

Application deadline: November 1, 2021

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support CDP’s work on the Science Based Targets Initiative.

About the SBTi: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a joint initiative between CDP, UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and World Wildlife Fund, aiming to catalyze change towards a net-zero economy by driving the adoption of GHG emission reduction targets in the corporate sector that are consistent with the ambition required to keep temperature increase 1.5°C. Over 1,000 of the world’s largest and most influential companies have joined the Science Based Targets initiative to date. Please visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org to find out more.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth assessments of corporate emission reduction targets to ensure their alignment to the level of ambition set in the Paris Agreement and SBTi criteria;
• Serving as the lead contact for corporations throughout target reviews in order to request additional information and clarification needed for target assessment, answer technical questions, and provide updates on the validation process;
• Collecting data and conduct analyses to assess progress and impact around target setting within the corporate sector;
• Creating data visualizations and written reports to communicate analyses to various stakeholders regarding corporate target setting;
• Supporting with analyses of trends on corporate emission reduction targets reported through CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative;
• Updating internal databases with company and target information;
• Writing and presenting training materials to disseminate best practices on science-based target setting to an array of stakeholders;
• Supporting with the development and update of criteria and protocols to assess corporate targets against long-term temperature goals;
• General technical, operational and administrative support as needed;
• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent and demonstrable technical and analytical skills;
• Highly organized, fast learner and strong attention to detail;
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in sustainability, climate change, environmental studies, engineering or related field.
• Ability to convert units, extrapolate, and analyze data;
• Ability to present technical topics to a wide-range of stakeholders and communicate with high-profile clients;
• High proficiency in Excel;
• Ability to work in a group and independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of climate change scenarios, life cycle assessment and/or corporate sustainability;
• Familiarity with corporate greenhouse gas emissions targets and current best practice in the space;
• Experience with data visualization and comfort working with large data sets;
• Familiarity with database management systems;
• Experience working in global organizations and /or contexts;
• Experience working in remote teams and across time zones.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the country they are applying to work in.

What we offer:

• Working in one of the most successful and fastest growing initiatives driving climate action within the corporate sector;
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative and highly motivated team;
• Competitive NGO salary and annual bonus (depending on company results);
• Attractive holidays to be determined based on location.

Before you apply:

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How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application documents (motivation letter, CV, references/certificates, salary expectations and earliest starting date) in English, as a single PDF and via email to [email protected] with “Application – SBT Analyst” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is midnight on 1 November 2021