<h2>Overview</h2>The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. For two decades, NRDC has been a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners in China. With a highly effective team of more than 30 people based in our Beijing office, NRDC China Program have worked hard at both the national and local levels to recommend, develop, and help implement innovative laws, policies, technologies, and market tools that conserve natural resources, curb pollution and accelerate China's transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office is registered under the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and supervised by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China.  Position Summary:  NRDC is seeking a Staff Attorney to work with the Environmental Law and Governance (ELP) team in our Beijing office, to promote China’s environmental and climate laws and governance in support of NRDC’s strategic goals of greening China and improving public health. The Staff Attorney will be based in Beijing and a member of the China Program. He/she shall report to the Director of China ELP. <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Develop and implement strategies to improve environmental and climate laws and governance in China.</li> <li>Research and advocate for environmental and climate policy and laws, regulations, compliance mechanisms; write papers and blogs, organize events, get in contact and have conversations with policy makers, etc.</li> <li>Work with project partners on the development of China’s environmental legislation and implementation and provide technical assistance to Chinese stakeholders through the introduction of international experience and the assessment of their possible implementation to China.</li> <li>Maintain strong connections and build ties with project partners and contacts in government, academia, NGOs, and other areas.</li> <li>Represent NRDC in events such as conferences, press interviews, and prepare other communication materials.</li> <li>Carry out project monitoring and evaluation, including preparing reports.</li> <li>Assist in writing and editing of grant proposals, project progress reports and other project documents.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>A substantive background in Chinese and international environmental laws and policies</li> <li>Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.</li> <li>Fluency in oral and written English and Chinese.</li> <li>Ability to work well with colleagues; strong sense of team spirit.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.</li> <li>Both a Chinese law degree and a J.D. or LL.M. degree.</li> <li>Above 3 years of relevant work experience.</li> <li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to nonprofit/public interest advocacy. </li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.</li></ul> NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience. To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter, in which salary expectation and availability are stated, through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of resumes, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please send an email with the position title in the subject line to hr_bj@nrdc-china.org. Applications will be accepted until filled.  For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org and www.nrdc.cn.

Staff Attorney, Environmental Law and Governance Project (ELP)

Job Description:<ul><li>Program Overview<div>RMI is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Beijing office as an Associate to focus on our heavy industry decarbonization initiatives.<ul><li>Support decarbonization strategies and actions for heavy industries including steel, cement, chemical and aluminum, with rigorous technical and economic analysis of transition pathways, as well as policy recommendations.</li><li>Facilitate the application of disruptive technologies such as green hydrogen, carbon capture storage and utilization (CCUS) and biomass in heavy industry decarbonization, seek technically and economically feasible solutions, and explore viable business models.</li><li>Support key companies in their zero-carbon transition strategy design, program development and action implementation, form and promote pioneer cases, and widely share best practices.</li><li>Establish networks and platforms to promote domestic and international exchanges and cooperation, and assist in fostering ecosystems for joint-efforts, including the demand side, suppliers, investors, etc.</li></ul>Specific Roles and Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct the economic and technical analysis needed to drive key insights and recommendations.  </li><li>Coordinate partners to help the development of knowledge products and joint events that facilitate decarbonization of heavy industries;</li><li>Follow the market and policy evolvement, and identify latest development of heavy industry decarbonization both globally and in China;</li><li>Review and summarize international experiences and best practices in decarbonization;</li><li>Support the design and delivery of market and policy mechanisms and instruments to support the scaling of decarbonization pilots and best practices;</li><li>Facilitate climate technology innovation community building through information sharing, convenings, and on-going communications.</li></ul>Key QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Master degree-equivalent or higher or Undergraduate degree with minimum 1-2 years of cumulative work experience and excellent work references</li></ul>Preferred Qualification:<ul><li>Intense curiosity and creativity, and a willingness to take risks by testing new ideas;</li><li>Entrepreneurial self-starter, with a willingness to plunge into unfamiliar problems;</li><li>Excellent writing skills, visual presentation capability, and verbal communication skills;</li><li>Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin;</li><li>Skills and desire to change decision-maker’s minds on intensely important issues;</li><li>High emotional intelligence and desire to work collaboratively;</li><li>Comfort with altering a course of work mid-stream and working with ambiguity;</li><li>A passion for making the world better;</li><li>Excellent quantitative analysis and modeling skills;</li><li>Proven cross-cultural sensitivity, with overseas education or work experience preferred.</li></ul>LocationBeijing, ChinaCompensationRMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Benefits     We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  <ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</li><li>403b Retirement Options (up to 5% match immediately)</li><li>Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability</li><li>Professional and personal development</li><li>Generous paid time off and sick leave</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Commuter and work from home stipends</li></ul>Diversity Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future. As such, it is one of our core values, and we strive for a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or other social identities—is critical to the long-term success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization, ensuring that we:<ul><li>Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.</li><li>Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.</li><li>Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.</li></ul>About RMIRMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.In 2013, RMI began working in China as a part of a joint research project including the Energy Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ China Energy Group, and Energy Foundation China. The group designed a road map, called Reinventing Fire: China, to promote renewables and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Chinese economy without compromising economic growth. This roadmap has become the basis for ongoing programmatic activity.RMI continues to expand its Chinese presence, with our Beijing office serving as the hub for our nation-wide engagements. In 2017, RMI was awarded an overseas NGO certificate by China, and the National Energy Administration is our supervising government agency in China. The Beijing office works on multiple parts of China’s energy transformation including heavy industry decarbonization, power sector reform, low-carbon mobility and freight solutions, low-carbon cities, transforming the building stock, advancing clean production of hydrogen, and establishing the foundation for a circular economy.</div></li></ul>RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Associate

Job Description:<h2>Overview</h2>RMI is seeking exceptional manager-level candidates to join its Hydrogen team. Our hydrogen work is focused on exploring China’s hydrogen potential in zero carbon transition and promoting policy and market to establish foundations for green hydrogen adoption and utilization, which could provide long term solutions for various sectors carbon neutrality. This work contains three primary work streams:<ul><li>Deeply dive into zero carbon transition roadmap of various transport modes, identify electrification, hydrogen fuel cell, ammonia, synfuel and other technology pathways current status, utilization scenarios, cost effectiveness and challenges, offer research insights and solution recommendations to national and local government and industry corporates based on deep understanding about the sector.</li><li>Conduct policy and market research on current status and future development about hydrogen production, storage, transmission and utilization, and provide recommendations to key policy makers and stakeholders on business models and problem-solving perspectives based on China hydrogen current status and future trends.</li><li>Summarize and categorize clean and low carbon technologies based on features, development status, utilization scenarios, maturity and carbon reduction potentials to conduct deep dive analysis on each type of technologies for providing corporates, governments and other key stakeholders with technologies promotion and investment solution suggestions.</li><li>Strengthen the coordination with domestic and international organizations and corporates, cross share research insights and best practices, and establish RMI and China’s leadership and impacts in global hydrogen promotion.</li></ul>RMI supports these efforts by:<ul><li>Conduct deep research on China transportation zero carbon transition technology pathways and green hydrogen promotion potentials and major scenarios based on current policy and market status;</li><li>Provide analysis on forthcoming policies and their impacts, and providing recommendations as useful;</li><li>Model out various technology pathways’ cost effectiveness on China transportation zero carbon transition and green hydrogen demand, supply and cost effectiveness in hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilization sectors;</li><li>Collaborate closely with sector corporate stakeholders to offer transportation decarbonization, hydrogen promotion and clean and low carbon technologies utilization best practices and solutions;</li><li>Streamline clean and low carbon technologies current status, major utilization scenarios and key promotion directions to build local capacity to design, operate, and supervise potential local pilots;</li><li>Convene policymakers, corporations, and research experts to develop the future vision for China’s transportation decarbonization, hydrogen promotion and clean and low carbon technology;</li><li>Connect Chinese leaders with international experts and helping contextualize other market experiences in China.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities, Experience, and QualificationsAs a manager you will be primarily responsible for 1) leading the research on China transportation zero carbon transition, hydrogen and green hydrogen promotion and clean and low carbon technologies topics, and 2) taking a leading role in representing RMI’s entire transportation, hydrogen and clean and low carbon technologies work in high-level external interactions and coordinations with experts and stakeholders. Accordingly, you will work closely with the other team members in the global and other China team members to contribute to project management and technical content development across all workstreams.Your  strong research, relationship management skills and executive presence will be valuable to represent and successfully deliver the work developed by the project team to effectively inform and influence national and local decisions. A strong working knowledge of transportation decarbonization, hydrogen and clean and low carbon technologies policy, market strategy and whole hydrogen industry chain concepts, rationale, and terminology is essential. Likewise, an ability to scope and execute high-quality research deliverables on-time and at budget is required. Professional project management experience is preferred but not required.As a manager you will have the following key responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the team to conduct in-depth research on China transportation zero carbon transition, green hydrogen development and clean and low carbon technology optimization solutions and best practices;</li><li>Actively maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners;</li><li>Support the development of the China Transportation, Hydrogen and Clean and Low Carbon Technology team’s overall strategy and review and update program strategies with the senior leadership team on a regular basis;</li><li>Integrate the advice and experience of international experts, adjusting recommended approaches to the Chinese context;</li><li>Identify specific needs/gaps, and scope clear, achievable deliverables that will meet those needs;</li><li>Develop and manage workplans and budgets, ensuring impactful, high-quality project delivery, including for consulting engagements with corporate and government partners</li><li>Guide the development of insight briefs, research projects, white papers, government coauthored thought-papers, and presentation materials for various engagements;</li><li>Manage a team of 3-4 staff, and coordinate with other managers across other China and global teams;</li><li>Support business development, identifying new collaborations and projects, and presenting these ideas/engaging with funders as needed;</li><li>Collaborate with members within the China program and RMI’s other teams on cross-sector collaboration opportunities</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Graduate degree or higher, or undergraduate degree and 2-4 years of additional relevant experience</li><li>5+ years professional experience in a related field</li><li>Private sector or consulting experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Direct experience developing and managing highly skilled teams.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin;</li><li>Skills and desire to change decision-makers’ minds on complex, politically-nuanced issues;</li><li>Excellent writing skills, visual presentation capability, and verbal communication skills;</li><li>Experience working with policymakers, particularly at the local level, with a proven ability to communicate new concepts and manage those relations;</li><li>A solid understanding of China transportation sector, hydrogen industry and clean and low carbon technology fundamentals, future development trends and roles in China 2060 carbon neutrality;</li><li>Ability to drive from ideas to implementation, identifying appropriate projects and engagements that can affect concrete, measurable change on broad topics;</li><li>Strong and demonstrated quantitative comfort, representing complex concepts and modeling results in clear terms to policymakers and industry leaders;</li><li>Intense curiosity and creativity, and a willingness to take risks by testing new ideas;</li><li>Entrepreneurial self-starter, with a willingness to plunge into unfamiliar problems;</li><li>Comfort with altering a course of work mid-stream and working with ambiguity;</li><li>Proven cross-cultural sensitivity, with overseas education or work experience preferred;</li><li>High emotional intelligence and desire to work collaboratively;</li><li>A passion for making the world better</li></ul>LocationBeijing, ChinaCompensation    RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Benefits     We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:     <ul><li>Medical, dental, vision insurance    </li><li>403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)    </li><li>Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability    </li><li>Professional and personal development</li><li>Generous paid time off and sick leave</li><li>Parental leave    </li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Commuter and work from home stipends</li></ul>DiversityIncreasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.As such, it is one of our core values, and we strive for a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or other social identities—is critical to the long-term success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization, ensuring that we:<ul><li>Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.</li><li>Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued;</li><li>Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.</li></ul><h2>About RMI</h2>RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.In 2013, RMI began working in China as a part of a joint research project including the Energy Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ China Energy Group, and Energy Foundation China. The group designed a road map, called Reinventing Fire: China, to promote renewables and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Chinese economy without compromising economic growth. This roadmap has become the basis for ongoing programmatic activity.RMI continues to expand its Chinese presence, with our Beijing office serving as the hub for our nation-wide engagements. In 2017, RMI was awarded an overseas NGO certificate in China, and the National Energy Administration is our supervising government agency in China. The Beijing office works on multiple parts of China’s energy transformation including heavy industry decarbonization, power sector reform, low-carbon mobility and freight solutions, low-carbon cities, transforming the building stock, advancing clean production of hydrogen, and establishing the foundation for a circular economy. For more information, please visit www.rmi.org.How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter addressing your interest in working for RMI and your resume tochinaHR@rmi.org. Please submit materials bilingually or in English by April 30th, 2023.Be prepared to submit a resume and a cover letter, both documents are required. Candidates who do not provide a compelling answer to the question "Why do you want to work at Rocky Mountain Institute" in their cover letter may not be considered.  Additionally, incomplete application materials (for example, a missing cover letter) may not be considered.  Due to the large number of applications received, RMI is not able to respond to every applicant. We will be in contact with applicants moving to the interview stage. RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Manager - Hydrogen

Job Description:Program Overview: RMI is seeking an exceptional senior associate to join its China Power Sector team. Our power sector work is focused on supporting China’s transformation to a market-based system. This evolution is critical to realizing a low-emissions power sector. This work contains three primary work streams:Providing original research to national-level policymakers to support the design of appropriate power market reform policy.Working with local entities to design power markets in support of market reform pilots and to support the transition from coal generation to renewables.Enabling the renewable energy industry to directly access markets and identify key policy and other market levers to support expanded renewables development.RMI supports these efforts by:· Advising national policymakers on high-level power market design and reform rollout.· Providing analysis on forthcoming policies and their impacts, and providing recommendations as useful· Modeling power market impacts the generator, grid, and customer economics· Recommending specific market rules to implement provincial policymakers· Building local capacity to design, operate, and supervise low-carbon power systems · Developing new transaction mechanisms to transition uneconomic coal power plants and enable renewable energy’s direct participation in the market· Convening policymakers, corporations, and research experts to develop the future vision for China’s low-carbon power sector· Connecting Chinese leaders with international experts and helping contextualize other market experiences in China.Primary Responsibilities:As a Senior Associate, you are a creative problem solver who uses your quantitative, technical, and analytical abilities to conduct compelling analyses around vital energy issues. You collaborate with team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions for our research questions and clients.As an RMI Senior Associate, you will have an aptitude for solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers, and working in groups. You will be self-motivated, curious, creative, and can drive yourself and others toward meaningful results. You have a willingness to work through challenging conversations, and a passion for making the world better.Besides that, you will be an independent contributor and work closely with colleagues on projects under the direction of more senior staff. You will have expertise in the content area of your interested program within RMI and can provide support to RMI on that topic.Your key responsibilities as an Sr. Associate will primarily be:· Conduct analytical research· Research international experience, identifying relevant materials, synthesizing key takeaways, and identifying relevant content to our research efforts· Follow the Chinese power market, clean energy transition, and relevant policy evolution, particularly regarding spot market implementation and the renewable energy industry· Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports· Coordinate multi-party collaborations providing input to the creation of policy, implementation plans, and power market rules· Integrate the advice and experience of international power experts, adjusting recommended approaches to the Chinese context· Conduct expert interviews, with an ability to guide conversations professionally, extracting key content efficiently while building rapport with industry experts· Identify industry needs/gaps, and scope clear, achievable deliverables that will meet those needs· Support business development, identifying new collaborations and projects, and representing these ideas/engagements to funders as needed· Collaborate with other teams in RMI’s China program on cross-sector collaboration opportunities· Help translate documents and facilitate meetings in both English and Chinese.Minimum requirements:· Undergraduate degree or higher and 2-4 years of additional relevant experience· Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin· Excellent writing skills, visual presentation capability, and verbal communication skillsPreferred qualifications:· Familiarity with power markets fundamentals, China’s power sector structure, and reform trajectory· Strong quantitative comfort, representing complex concepts and modeling results in clear terms to policymakers and industry leaders· Experience in consulting, project management, or other related fields· Experience working at a utility or related government agency preferred· Demonstrated initiative and accomplishment in previous work· Proven cross-cultural sensitivity, with overseas education or work experience, preferred· Ability to design, create, and run complex models (e.g. Plexos, MatLab, Python, R).*RMI staff bring a variety of skillsets. We welcome candidates with diverse educational and work backgrounds. RMI will carefully review each application to determine the appropriate starting position level (Senior Associate) and this will be communicated during the interview process.Location:Beijing, ChinaCompensation RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Diversity Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within RMI is a critical element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.As such, it is one of our core values, and we strive for a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other social identities—is critical to the long-term success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization, ensuring that we:· Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges· Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported, and valued· Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with decision-makers, stakeholders, and constituents within diverse communities.About RMIRMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. In 2013, RMI began working in China as a part of a joint research project including the Energy Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ China Energy Group, and Energy Foundation China. The group designed a road map, called Reinventing Fire: China, to promote renewables and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Chinese economy without compromising economic growth. This roadmap has become the basis for ongoing programmatic activity.RMI continues to expand its Chinese presence, with our Beijing office serving as the hub for our nationwide engagements. In 2017, RMI was awarded an overseas NGO certificate by China, and the National Energy Administration is our supervising government agency in China. The Beijing office works on multiple parts of China’s energy transformation including heavy industry decarbonization, power sector reform, low-carbon mobility and freight solutions, low-carbon cities, transforming the building stock, advancing clean production of hydrogen, and establishing the foundation for a circular economy. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.rmi.org">www.rmi.org</a>.How to applyBe prepared to submit a resume and a cover letter, both documents are required. Candidates who do not provide a compelling answer to the question "Why do you want to work at RMI" in their cover letter may not be considered.  Additionally, incomplete application materials (for example, a missing cover letter) may not be considered.  Due to a large number of applications received, RMI is not able to respond to every applicant. We will be in contact with applicants moving to the interview stage. RMI is an equal opportunity employer. RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Senior Associate - China Power Decarbonization

Job Description:Program Overview: RMI is seeking an exceptional senior associate level candidate to join its Hydrogen team. Our hydrogen work is focused on exploring China’s hydrogen potential in zero carbon transition and promoting policy and market to establish foundations for green hydrogen adoption and utilization, which could provide long term solutions for various sectors carbon neutrality. This work contains three primary work streams:1.     Conduct policy and market research on current status and future development about hydrogen production, storage, transmission and utilization, and provide recommendations to key policy makers and stakeholders.2.     Collaborate with policy makers, research institutes and corporates to deeply understand and design green hydrogen utilization supporting policies, business models, cost effectiveness and technology solutions in heavy industry and transportation sectors.3.     Strengthen the coordination with domestic and international organizations and corporates, cross share research insights and best practices, and establish RMI and China’s leadership and impacts in global hydrogen promotion.RMI supports these efforts by:·      Conduct deep research on China hydrogen strategy and green hydrogen development roadmap in various sectors·      Provide national and local green hydrogen production, utilization and technology standardization and by supporting policies suggestions based on gaps identification and systematic analysis·      Model out green hydrogen demand, supply and cost effectiveness in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization sectors·      Collaborate closely with sector corporate stakeholders to create “green hydrogen mega base” and other business models to offer hydrogen production and utilization best practice and solutions·      Build local capacity to design, operate, and supervise hydrogen pilots·      Convene policymakers, corporations, and research experts to develop the future vision for China’s hydrogen strategy and green hydrogen’s importance in zero carbon transition·      Connect Chinese leaders with international experts and helping contextualize other market experiences in China.Primary Responsibilities:As a Senior Associate, you are a creative problem solver who uses your quantitative, technical, and analytical abilities to conduct compelling analyses around vital energy issues. You collaborate with team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions for our research questions and clients.You will have an aptitude for solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers, and working in groups. You will be self-motivated, curious, creative, and are able to drive yourself and others toward meaningful results. You have a willingness to work through challenging conversations, and a passion for making the world better. As an RMI Senior Associate, you will be an independent contributor and work closely with colleagues on projects under the direction of more senior staff. You will have expertise in the content area of your interested program within RMI and can provide support to RMI on that topic.Your key responsibilities as a Senior Associate will primarily include:<ul><li>Conduct analytical research.</li><li>Research international experience, identifying relevant materials, synthesizing key takeaways, and identifying relevant content to our research efforts.</li><li>Follow China’s hydrogen industry policy, sector and market updates, especially green hydrogen production, storage, transport, and consumption related information.</li><li>Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.</li><li>Engage with various stakeholders and coordinate multi-party collaborations providing input to the creation of policy, implementation plans, and green hydrogen promotion actions.</li><li>Integrate the advice and experience of international hydrogen experts, adjusting recommended approaches to the Chinese context.</li><li>Conduct expert interviews, with an ability to guide conversations in a professional manner, extracting key content efficiently while building rapport with industry experts.</li><li>Identify industry needs/gaps, and scope clear, achievable deliverables that will meet those needs.</li><li>Support business development, identifying new collaborations and projects, and representing these ideas/engagements to funders as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams in RMI’s China program on cross-sector collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Help translate documents and facilitate meetings in both English and Chinese.</li><li>Structure and guide the work of more junior team members.</li><li>Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with RMI donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.</li><li>Have demonstrated expertise and work experience in China’s hydrogen industry.</li></ul>Minimum requirements:<ul><li>Master’s degree-equivalent or higher or Undergraduate degree and 2-4 years of cumulative work experience and excellent work references.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications:<ul><li>Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin</li><li>Excellent writing skills, visual presentation capability, and verbal communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with energy transition and carbon neutrality fundamentals, hydrogen basic features, functions, and current development status</li><li>Strong quantitative comfort, capabilities to build analysis models for problem solving and representing concepts and modeling results in clear terms to policymakers and industry leaders.</li><li>Experience in consulting, research and analysis, or other related fields</li><li>Experience working at hydrogen industrial chain, power sector, or related government agency preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and accomplishment in previous work.</li><li>Proven cross-cultural sensitivity, with overseas education or work experience preferred.</li></ul>*RMI staff bring a variety of skillsets. We welcome candidates with diverse educational and work backgrounds. RMI will carefully review each application to determine the appropriate starting position level (Senior Associate) and this will be communicated during the interview process.LocationBeijing, ChinaCompensation RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Diversity Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within RMI is a critical element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.As such, it is one of our core values, and we strive for a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other social identities—is critical to the long-term success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization, ensuring that we:· Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges· Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported, and valued· Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with decision-makers, stakeholders, and constituents within diverse communities.About RMIRMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. In 2013, RMI began working in China as a part of a joint research project including the Energy Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ China Energy Group, and Energy Foundation China. The group designed a road map, called Reinventing Fire: China, to promote renewables and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Chinese economy without compromising economic growth. This roadmap has become the basis for ongoing programmatic activity.RMI continues to expand its Chinese presence, with our Beijing office serving as the hub for our nation-wide engagements. In 2017, RMI was awarded an overseas NGO certificate by China, and the National Energy Administration is our supervising government agency in China. The Beijing office works on multiple parts of China’s energy transformation including heavy industry decarbonization, power sector reform, low-carbon mobility and freight solutions, low-carbon cities, transforming the building stock, advancing clean production of hydrogen, and establishing the foundation for a circular economy. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.rmi.org">www.rmi.org</a>.RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Senior Associate - China Hydrogen Team

Job Description:Program Overview: RMI is seeking an exceptional senior associate level candidate to join its Hydrogen team. Our hydrogen work is focused on exploring China’s hydrogen potential in zero carbon transition and promoting policy and market to establish foundations for green hydrogen adoption and utilization, which could provide long term solutions for various sectors carbon neutrality. This work contains three primary work streams:1.     Conduct policy and market research on current status and future development about hydrogen production, storage, transmission and utilization, and provide recommendations to key policy makers and stakeholders2.     Collaborate with policy makers, research institutes and corporates to deeply understand and design green hydrogen utilization supporting policies, business models, cost effectiveness and technology solutions in heavy industry and transportation sectors3.     Strengthen the coordination with domestic and international organizations and corporates, cross share research insights and best practices, and establish RMI and China’s leadership and impacts in global hydrogen promotion.RMI supports these efforts by:·      Conduct deep research on China hydrogen strategy and green hydrogen development roadmap in various sectors·      Provide national and local green hydrogen production, utilization and technology standardization and by supporting policies suggestions based on gaps identification and systematic analysis·      Model out green hydrogen demand, supply and cost effectiveness in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization sectors·      Collaborate closely with sector corporate stakeholders to create “green hydrogen mega base” and other business models to offer hydrogen production and utilization best practice and solutions·      Build local capacity to design, operate, and supervise hydrogen pilots·      Convene policymakers, corporations, and research experts to develop the future vision for China’s hydrogen strategy and green hydrogen’s importance in zero carbon transition·      Connect Chinese leaders with international experts and helping contextualize other market experiences in China.Primary Responsibilities:As a Senior Associate, you are a creative problem solver who uses your quantitative, technical, and analytical abilities to conduct compelling analyses around vital energy issues. You collaborate with team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions for our research questions and clients.You will have an aptitude for solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers, and working in groups. You will be self-motivated, curious, creative, and are able to drive yourself and others toward meaningful results. You have a willingness to work through challenging conversations, and a passion for making the world better. As an RMI Senior Associate, you will be an independent contributor and work closely with colleagues on projects under the direction of more senior staff. You will have expertise in the content area of your interested program within RMI and can provide support to RMI on that topic.Your key responsibilities as a Senior Associate will primarily include:<ul><li>Conduct analytical research.</li><li>Research international experience, identifying relevant materials, synthesizing key takeaways, and identifying relevant content to our research efforts.</li><li>Follow China’s hydrogen industry policy, sector and market updates, especially green hydrogen production, storage, transport, and consumption related information.</li><li>Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.</li><li>Engage with various stakeholders and coordinate multi-party collaborations providing input to the creation of policy, implementation plans, and green hydrogen promotion actions.</li><li>Integrate the advice and experience of international hydrogen experts, adjusting recommended approaches to the Chinese context.</li><li>Conduct expert interviews, with an ability to guide conversations in a professional manner, extracting key content efficiently while building rapport with industry experts.</li><li>Identify industry needs/gaps, and scope clear, achievable deliverables that will meet those needs.</li><li>Support business development, identifying new collaborations and projects, and representing these ideas/engagements to funders as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams in RMI’s China program on cross-sector collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Help translate documents and facilitate meetings in both English and Chinese.</li><li>Structure and guide the work of more junior team members.</li><li>Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with RMI donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.</li><li>Have demonstrated expertise and work experience in China’s hydrogen industry.</li></ul>Minimum requirements:<ul><li>Master’s degree-equivalent or higher or Undergraduate degree and 2-4 years of cumulative work experience and excellent work references.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications:<ul><li>Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin</li><li>Excellent writing skills, visual presentation capability, and verbal communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with energy transition and carbon neutrality fundamentals, hydrogen basic features, functions, and current development status</li><li>Strong quantitative comfort, capabilities to build analysis models for problem solving and representing concepts and modeling results in clear terms to policymakers and industry leaders.</li><li>Experience in consulting, research and analysis, or other related fields</li><li>Experience working at hydrogen industrial chain, power sector, or related government agency preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and accomplishment in previous work.</li><li>Proven cross-cultural sensitivity, with overseas education or work experience preferred.</li></ul>LocationBeijing, ChinaCompensation RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Diversity Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within RMI is a critical element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.As such, it is one of our core values, and we strive for a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other social identities—is critical to the long-term success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization, ensuring that we:· Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges· Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported, and valued· Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with decision-makers, stakeholders, and constituents within diverse communities.About RMIRMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.rmi.org">www.rmi.org</a>.In 2013, RMI began working in China as a part of a joint research project including the Energy Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs’ China Energy Group, and Energy Foundation China. The group designed a road map, called Reinventing Fire: China, to promote renewables and reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Chinese economy without compromising economic growth. This roadmap has become the basis for ongoing programmatic activity.RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location: China Application: Rolling Position: Full-time Team: Upstream Supply Chain Reporting To: Head of Upstream Supply Chain About ENGIE Energy AccessENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.2 million customers and more than 6 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025. <a href="http://www.engie-energyaccess.com">www.engie-energyaccess.com</a>Job Purpose/Mission This position is part of the Manufacturing Quality team based in Shenzhen, China, led by the Manufacturing Quality Manager and working closely with Global quality assurance team, other Operations and Product/R&amp;D teams. This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to join a high-performing team that is passionate about bringing products of the highest quality to off-grid customers at the base of the pyramid.Key responsibilities will include ensuring that suppliers meet requirements, and driving improvements where necessary among those same suppliers using strong technical expertise and rigorous processes. Your insights will make a meaningful impact by enabling EEA to continuously push for better from their manufacturing partners.Responsibilities<ul><li>Contribute to supplier selection via onsite audits and off-the-shelf sample evaluation</li><li>Lead OTS/EMS/ODM/ product supplier manufacturing quality management</li><li>Oversee all quality assurance of new products, production lines and engineering changes (including PPAP, document audits, line audits and pre-shipment inspections)</li><li>Work to continuously optimize suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes by driving supplier to improve yield, cosmetic, outgoing quality and reliability</li><li>Develop a quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure that the inherent quality function is built into each step of the product.</li><li>Compile test plans and verify new hardware designs in collaboration with Product team/R&amp;D</li><li>Provide &amp; present various technical, quality &amp; project management reports to cross functional team</li><li>Lead the resolution of any quality problems identified both of at suppliers and in Africa countries</li></ul>Knowledge and skills Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 6 years of engineering, design, manufacturing, NPI, engineering program management, quality or supplier management in electronic industry</li><li>Broad understanding of consumer-electronics manufacturing and testing processes</li><li>Experience proactively and independently driving change</li><li>Demonstrated strong leadership and problem solving skills</li><li>Good team-player and able to work with multiple functional groups and international teams</li><li>familiar in ISO standard , IEC testing ,quality tools and auditing expertises</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, engineering, or related field</li></ul>Language(s): <ul><li>Can communicate in English – both writing and speaking</li></ul> Technology:<ul><li>Other added technical knowledge e.g. PCBA, E&amp;E, reliability, electrical &amp; mechanical design will be an added advantage</li><li>Knowledge of any high-level programming languages is highly desirable</li></ul>ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

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