Clean Transportation Project Manager

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Consultant to support clean fuels and vehicle policies in South Africa. Engaging with local government and stakeholders to facilitate electrification and reduce emissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent ICCT in South Africa as the organization's first in-country staff member
  • Engage and collaborate effectively with ICCT staff and key partners in South Africa
  • Provide technical and policy support to remove barriers for electrification of bus fleets
  • Participate in working group meetings to develop transportation policies
  • Write clear technical reports and policy briefings to summarize ICCT’s research
  • Analyze costs and benefits of vehicle emission reduction technologies
  • Develop analyses of technology and operational strategies to reduce vehicle emissions
  • Conduct research on industrial policy strategies to support local manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles

Requirements:

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, energy and resources, transportation, or relevant field
  • 3+ years of applicable research experience
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis and write reports related to vehicle efficiency, electric vehicle technology, and transportation decarbonization policies
  • Strong proficiency with data manipulation and analysis tools
  • Experience with R or Python is preferred
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome delivery-oriented approach
  • Availability for occasional national and international travel

Benefits:

  • Flexibility to work remotely
  • Opportunity to shape policies in South Africa