12825 - Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist

What We Are Looking For

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?

Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist

CMCC Position cod. 12825. Deadline: May 2nd, 2026.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist to join our team at the Advanced Training and Education Center (ATEC). In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of ATEC training and education initiatives, with a strong focus on capacity‑building projects for the use of decision‑support tools in informed coastal planning and decision‑making. As a central member of our team, you will help ensure the smooth and effective execution of programs that align with CMCC and ATEC’s strategic goals, contributing to the acceleration of innovative research on coastal resilience. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to impactful scientific and educational initiatives.

About Us

CMCC Foundation is a cross‑cutting scientific research centre on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting‑edge science, train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and be a beacon for climate modelling. CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritising data‑driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision‑making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel. At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed. Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research… Together!

ROLE

The Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist reports to the ATEC Director. As a Specialist, you will act as a bridge between cutting‑edge scientific research and its practical application. Your mission will be to transform complex Decision Support Systems (DSS) into accessible and strategic training pathways, ensuring that policymakers and stakeholders have the necessary skills to protect our coastal ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Training & Capacity Building: Contribute to the design, organisation, and implementation of training programmes on the use of integrated coastal and marine monitoring systems for informed disaster risk management and decision‑making aimed at coastal resilience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support the design and implementation of targeted activities to engage public stakeholders (national and local public authorities, disaster risk and rescue management authorities, 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 aimed at advancing coastal resilience and promoting sustainable development.
• Policy Advocacy: Assist in the development and implementation of 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: A 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 working on 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; a proactive team player with excellent communication skills in both Italian and English.

Nice to have

• Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Previous experience or involvement in European and national research projects.

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• Managers will be based in Milan CMCC office.
• Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working 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. Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).

CMCC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.