12825 - Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist

Position Code: 12825

Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist

Application Deadline: May 2nd, 2026

ROLE

The Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist reports to the ATEC Director and acts as a bridge between cutting‑edge scientific research and its practical application. The specialist will transform complex Decision Support Systems (DSS) into accessible training pathways, ensuring that policymakers and stakeholders acquire the skills needed to protect coastal ecosystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training & Capacity Building: Design, organize and implement training programmes on integrated coastal and marine monitoring systems to support disaster risk management and decision‑making aimed at coastal resilience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Design and implement targeted activities to engage national and local public authorities, disaster risk and rescue management authorities, and environmental agencies, including organising workshops, conferences and policy dialogues to facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Project Collaboration: Foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to design and implement EU‑funded projects that advance coastal resilience and promote sustainable development.
• Policy Advocacy: Assist in developing and implementing policy recommendations, leveraging research findings and stakeholder inputs to inform evidence‑based decision‑making on coastal resilience.
• Communication & Reporting: Prepare high‑quality reports, briefings and presentations to communicate research findings, policy analyses and recommendations to policymakers, practitioners and other key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Environmental Studies or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
• Capacity Building: Proven track record in designing and implementing capacity enhancement programmes for public authorities, specifically focusing on climate change adaptation, coastal resilience and sustainability.
• Policy Expertise: Familiarity with EU and Italian policies, institutions and decision‑making processes related to environmental sustainability and climate change, including experience in EU and nationally funded projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong interest in and knowledge of environmental economics, coastal resilience and coastal governance, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting sustainability.
• Soft Skills: High motivation to work in a multicultural, fast‑paced environment; proactive team player with excellent communication skills in both Italian and English.
• Nice to have: Strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods; previous experience or involvement in European and national research projects.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Position to be announced internally and externally.
• Manager based at the CMCC office in Milan.
• Contract and gross annual salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Welfare package for a minimum 12‑month contract.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.

PROTECTED CATEGORY

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition. Fiscal benefits may apply for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors under Dlgs 147/2015 or Dl 78/2010.

EEO & Diversity Statement

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