Project Manager- The Global Macroeconomic Modeling Initiative

Job Description

Project Manager- The Global Macroeconomic Modeling Initiative

Summary: The Bezos Earth Fund seeks an individual with strong coordination and community leadership skills to help manage a new initiative that is bringing together leading economic modelers from around the world to assess the economy-wide impacts of the green economic transitions.

Background: The economic challenge of the 21st century is to create broad prosperity while bringing the global economy into harmony with the environment. Countries need to build energy systems powered by clean energy, cultivate domestic industries in emerging low-carbon technologies or that can preserve critical ecosystems, and transition from high-carbon industries as fossil and deforestation-based supply chains become obsolete. And they must do this while fostering broad prosperity, particularly for those that most stand to lose from the transition.

The Green Macroeconomic Modeling Initiative (GMMI) is bringing together leading economic modeling and analysis teams from around the world to analyze the economy-wide impacts of green economic transitions; test new analytical approaches; and compare results in a rigorous, organized, and collaborative process. The GMMI aims to (1) rapidly accelerate innovation and progress in assessing the economy-wide impacts of the green economic transitions, (2) mainstream those approaches that are most viable for real-world policy contexts, (3) deliver substantive insights for policy making, and (4) lay the foundation for a durable global community of practice that can continue to grow beyond this specific project. The GMMI is a forum for leading practitioners to learn from one another and build the collaborations needed to support policy making.

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will work with the Director of Decarbonization Pathways and related staff to manage and lead the Green Macroeconomic Modeling Initiative. This will include:

Leading discussions around the technical activities such as model diagnostics and model categorization;

Leading efforts to collect model data and compare results;

Engaging with the participating teams to ensure consistency with the goals of the GMMI;

Organizing and manage regular GMMI convenings and other activities;

Liaising and coordinating with other community initiatives;

Coordinating the production of reports and a special issue around the GMMI in a peer-reviewed journal;

Helping to identify, process, and manage grants.

In addition, as a member of the economics and decarbonization pathways team, the GMMI project manager will actively engage in the research community, publishing research articles and disseminating new ideas through blogs, reports, and social media. The GMMI project manager will also represent the Earth Fund and engage with leaders in the economics community.

Education and Experience

A PhD in economics or relevant field is preferred; Masters required.

Experience in economic and decarbonization research and analysis around climate and nature.

A record of publications.

At least three years of related professional experience, but more experienced researchers are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Abilities

A deep commitment to the mission and values of the Earth Fund.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong project management skills.

The ability to bring diverse groups to of people together to work towards a common goal.

Ability to work easily with and communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and stakeholder groups.

Strong, academic-level analytical research skills.

Ability to operate with independence and to work under pressure to meet deadlines and commitments.

A naturally collaborative mindset that readily engages others, encourages others to share the spotlight, and celebrates and supports the success of colleagues, partners, and grantees.

Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in and across teams.

Ability to work on initiatives with multiple and competing priorities.

Ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals across cultures and time zones.

Fluency in English.

Good communication skills in an additional language, such as French, Spanish, or Chinese, is a plus.

Enthusiasm, positivity, and an ability to have fun in executing this position.

A desire to put the team above the individual.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.

This position will begin working remotely and will become hybrid.

This position is based in Washington, DC.

Salary Range: $123,600 to $155,000

To Apply

This position offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination. The Earth Fund recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work. We actively welcome all qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, disability, military/veteran status, compensation history or any other basis prohibited by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.