Project Coordinator

Become part of Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), an international non-profit research institute tackling global environment and sustainable development challenges. SEI empowers partners through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. You will join a world-leading organization with around 140 employees at its activity-based HQ in Stockholm and 200 more across seven global centres. Together, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.

The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) is a public-private initiative launched in 2019 by the governments of Sweden and India, focusing on low-carbon transitions in the heavy industry sector. LeadIT connects countries and companies from advanced and emerging economies, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions in industry by 2050. Currently, LeadIT includes 18 countries and 23 companies, with its Secretariat hosted by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the SEI Headquarters in Stockholm. The LeadIT mission for 2024-2026 introduces a new pillar on industry transition platforms to spearhead broader partnerships on industry transition.

The role

This full-time role is crucial for assisting international collaboration, developing industry transition partnerships, and supporting broader partnerships in industrial decarbonization in line with LeadIT’s 2024-2026 mission.

The successful candidate will work within a wider team contributing to the global industrial decarbonization agenda, collaborating closely with colleagues and partners. The work is highly multisectoral, encompassing innovation, industry and trade policies, as well as climate and sustainability affairs.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Within the LeadIT Secretariat, contribute to program delivery for global industrial decarbonization and provide support to colleagues, members and partners of LeadIT.
• Liaise with colleagues, members, stakeholders and partners to ensure coordination and effective delivery, with a focus on impact and partnerships for global industrial decarbonization in emerging and developing economies, with a particular focus on India.
• Assist in planning, preparing and executing LeadIT engagements, including supporting the Secretariat’s work on events with India as well as global engagements.
• Represent LeadIT in meetings related to industry decarbonization and assist other team members representing LeadIT internally and externally.
• Prepare analytical briefs, reports and communications for stakeholders, both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Support work across all pillars within the LeadIT framework as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat.
  
  

Who you are

We are seeking a professional with at least three years of progressive experience in project coordination and policy engagement in areas such as industry transition, climate change mitigation, trade and corporate sustainability. Experience in heavy industries (e.g steel, cement) or knowledge of these sectors – through industry or government work – is beneficial. Expertise in the energy sector, industrial supply chains or emissions reduction is particularly valued.

Relevant experience includes industry-related multilateral and governmental cooperation in the green transition. Experience in emerging economies (e.g. India) is valued, and applicants from the Global South are encouraged.

Formal Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A university degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as economics, social science or engineering.
• Project management and program delivery skills.
• Strong partnership development skills, with experience working with governments, the private sector and international entities.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are advantageous.
• A track record of program work and liaising with stakeholders.
• Experience working in emerging economies is an advantage.
  
  

Desirable skill set

• Analytical thinking: the ability to identify and communicate the broader context of the work.
• Respectful and effective collaboration within a diverse team.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in a high-paced environment.
• A supportive and cooperative attitude within LeadIT and SEI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience with LeadIT’s core mission.
• Problem-solving skills, creative thinking and adaptability in dynamic and uncertain environments.
• Experience in external-facing report writing and preparation is desirable.
  
  

How to apply

We are reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than January 8 2025, 23:59 CET.

We only accept applications through our recruitment system; please apply online using the button below and submit the following in English:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position (maximum one page).
• A CV (maximum two pages).
  
  

Questions?

For inquiries about the position, please contact Per Andersson, Head of the Secretariat for LeadIT: [email protected] .

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Filippa Klintberg, HR Specialist: [email protected] .

About SEI

Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environment and sustainable development challenges.

We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.

Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.

We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.

Through SEI’s HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.