Consultant Analyst – Trade and net zero

Location: Flexible
Duration: Project-based, approximately three months.
Reports to: ECIU / Net Zero Tracker

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical Consultant Analyst to support the development of three country reports on trade and net zero. The role involves collecting, analysing, and synthesising data to assess sectoral trends, trade policies, and comparative advantages in key markets.

Day rate can be negotiated and will depend on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct an initial literature review on:

1. Data availability relevant to trade and net zero

2. Comparative advantages of key sectors

3. Policies in major trading partners

4. Sectoral trends related to net zero and trade

• Analyse trade and economic data, applying strong quantitative skills to identify insights
• Engage with stakeholders to gather inputs and validate findings
• Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate findings effectively
• Collaborate with internal and in-country experts to ensure robust analysis.

Key requirements

• Analytical skills with a background in data analysis, economics, or econometrics
• Experience working with trade data and/or economic datasets
• Ability to interpret and synthesise quantitative and qualitative research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Prior work in climate, net zero, or sustainability is desirable
• Proficiency in statistical tools or programming languages (e.g. Excel, R, Python, or Stata) is a plus.

If you have an eye for data and enjoy transforming complex information into actionable insights, please consider applying.

About us:

The Net Zero Tracker is about transparency and accountability. We are the only independent tool that provides a comprehensive view of net zero across all nations and the world's largest regions, cities, and companies. We collect data on (i) targets set; and (ii) the factors that indicate whether those targets are robust — essentially, how serious companies and governments are about meaningfully cutting their net emissions to zero.

We’re a collaboration between four organisations:

The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation supporting informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK. 
 

The Data-Driven EnviroLab (DDL) is an interdisciplinary research lab headed by Dr. Angel Hsu and based at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. DDL uses innovative data analytics, AI and machine learning processes, and large-scale and unconventional datasets to develop solutions to contemporary environmental problems and strengthen environmental policymaking across all levels.
 

NewClimate Institute is a non-profit institute established in 2014. NewClimate Institute supports research and implementation of action against climate change around the globe, covering the topics including international climate negotiations, tracking climate action, climate and development, climate finance and carbon market mechanisms. 
 

Oxford Net Zero is an interdisciplinary research initiative based at the University of Oxford, building on fifteen years of research on climate neutrality. As a network of leading researchers, we provide advice and expertise in the global race to net zero by national governments, global industry leaders and international organisations.

We’re keen to diversify the voices and perspectives in our team, helping the sector we work with to become more inclusive and diverse. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are always open to flexible hours and varying shift patterns.