Scientific Coordinator

**Job Posting**
Scientific Coordinator - GINGR**

**Scientific Coordinator - GINGR**

**Location**:Berlin, Germany**
**Starting Date**:As soon as possible (negotiable)
**Contract Type**:Initial 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension
**Application Deadline**:Open until the position is filled**

**Position Overview**
GINGR is seeking a **Scientific Coordinator** to align the work of its technical
working groups and lead the development of a framework that quantifies
contributions to **Nature
- and People-Positive** renewable energy infrastructure.
**assessments**, a strong background in stakeholder collaboration, and a passion
for advancing sustainable solutions. This position is based in Berlin and offers
an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition, biodiversity,
and social justice.

**Key Responsibilities**
The Scientific Coordinator will contribute to GINGR’s work by covering the
following tasks, among others:

- **Framework Development**: Lead the development of a scientifically

sound and operational framework for energy actors to report progress
towards biodiversity gains and co-created community benefits while
deploying wind, solar, and electricity grids.
- **Scientific Writing**:Support the creation of scientific literature for GINGR

and collect and synthesise relevant scientific papers and research
outputs that align with GINGR’s mission, ensuring that findings
contribute to the initiative’s long-term objectives.
- **Technical Coordination**: Align the activities of GINGR’s Technical

Working Groups, ensuring consistency and integration across different
thematic areas and coordinate GINGR’s output towards Nature
- and
People-Positive goals.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Facilitate collaboration with scientists,

policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to

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Scientific Coordinator - GINGR**

ensure broad acceptance and applicability of the framework and
establish ways to pilot the assessment tools in the medium term.
- **Research & Metrics**: Support the Technical Working Groups in

methodologies to assess the environmental and social impacts of
renewable energy projects.
- **Collaboration & Teamwork**: Work closely with RGI colleagues and

GINGR partners (i.e., IUCN) to ensure a cohesive approach and
impactful outcomes.
- **Communication & Outreach**: Contribute to publications, reports,

webinars and presentations to share insights and engage with global
audiences.

**Educational Background & Experience**
- A Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, energy

systems, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience;
OR a Ph.D. with at least 3 years of experience in a related domain.
- Proven ability to write, compile, analyze, and synthesize scientific

literature that has gone through peer-reviewed processes to inform
research and policy directions.
- Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or working groups.

**Key Competencies**
- Understanding of the intersection between renewable energy,

biodiversity, and social equity.

industry and policymakers.
- Proven experience in engaging and coordinating diverse stakeholders

across different sectors.
- Excellent communication skills in English (fluency in additional

languages is a plus).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a

fast-evolving landscape.

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Scientific Coordinator - GINGR**

**Why join RGI?**:

- Be part of a small, highly motivated, and international team committed to

tackling the intertwined challenges of energy security, climate change and
biodiversity loss.
- Engage with a dynamic network of partners, including leading

environmental organizations, research institutions, and industry
stakeholders.
- We are operating at the heart of an industry that’s currently undergoing a

massive transformation.
- The GINGR initiative offers the possibility to collaborate with a very dynamic

group of partners from different global backgrounds.
- Work at the nexus of corporate energy, non-governmental organizations,

and policy advocacy.
- Contribute to a pioneering initiative with tangible global impact.

**Application Process**
To apply, please send the following documents to Antonella Battaglini, CEO of
- **Letter of Motivation** (1 page) including:

- Expected salary
- Earliest possible starting date
- **Curriculum Vitae (CV)**
- **Responses** to the following questions (max. 1 page per question):

- What are the key challenges in developing a **scientific**
**framework** for quantifying contributions to **Nature
- and People-**
**Positive goals**?
- In your experience, what are the key metrics that GINGR should
focus on and why?

Feedback will be provided only to those meeting the required qualifications.

Files should be sent in PDF format.

RGI is an equal opportunity employer.

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**About RGI**
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