Junior Professional - Energy economics

About PCNS
The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable and enterprising "new South" that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world. Through its analytical endeavors, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and to give the floor to experts from the South. This stance is focused on dialogue and partnership and aims to cultivate African expertise and excellence needed for the accurate analysis of African and global challenges and the suggestion of appropriate evidence based public policies.
About the field: 
The Environmental Economics and Energy Transition field seeks to deepen PCNS’s analytical work on energy policies, climate change and sustainable development in developing countries, with a particular focus on Africa and Morocco. This field is inherently cross-cutting, linking environmental constraints to macroeconomic outcomes, sectoral dynamics, and long-term development trajectories.
Key thematic areas include:
•Energy markets and policies,
•Renewable energy deployment and energy transitions,
•Climate mitigation and adaptation strategies,
•Sustainable natural resource management,
•And the macroeconomic implications of climate risks.
The goal is to generate applied research and actionable insights that support policy makers and private-sector stakeholders in designing resilient, low-carbon development pathways.
About the candidate:
The Economics Research Department seeks a highly motivated Junior Professional with a strong interest in environmental economics, energy transition, and climate policy. The ideal candidate is curious, intellectually rigorous, and able to work in a fast-paced research environment alongside Senior Economists, Senior Fellows, and partners from academia, government and international organizations.
The successful candidate must be eager to learn, capable of producing analytical work under guidance, and comfortable engaging with quantitative tools and policy frameworks relevant to developing countries, Africa, and the South Atlantic. 
Missions: 
The Junior Professional will support the analytical and research activities of the Environmental & Energy Economics cluster. Specific assignments may be decided in dialogue with the Research Department Manager and based on priority needs. Responsibilities include (non-exhaustive):
Research & Analysis
•Collect, clean, and analyze economic, energy and environmental data from national and international sources (UN, IEA, World Bank, AfDB, IPCC, etc.).
•Conduct in-depth literature reviews on environmental economics, climate policy, and renewable energy.
•Contribute to the quantitative and qualitative analysis of energy and climate policies.
•Produce background notes, analytical briefings, charts, summaries and data visualizations.
•Support the drafting of policy briefs, research papers, and reports under the supervision of Senior Economists.
•Monitor policy developments in Morocco, Africa and globally (NDCs, COP outcomes, regulatory reforms, carbon markets).
Policy Engagement & Dialogue
•Assist in preparing materials for expert meetings, roundtables, high-level dialogues, and PCNS flagship events.
•Support interactions with government institutions, private-sector partners, and international organizations on topics related to climate and energy.
Internal Collaboration
•Contribute to other operational activities of the PCNS, in collaboration with other departments.
•Follow a structured mentoring process with Senior Economists.
•Represent PCNS at external seminars and events when required.
Candidate’s profile:
Academic Background
•Master’s degree in Economics, Environmental Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.
•Solid grounding in quantitative analysis is essential.
Technical & Analytical Skills
•Strong statistical and analytical skills; proficiency in one or more tools such as Python, R, Stata, or equivalent is a strong asset.
•Ability to work with large datasets, conduct empirical analysis, and produce clear visual outputs.
•Familiarity with climate and energy frameworks is a strong asset (IPCC, NDCs, UNFCCC processes, renewable energy technologies).
•Knowledge of modeling or simulation tools related to energy and climate is an advantage.
Communication & Writing
•Excellent drafting and communication skills in at least one of the organization’s working languages (English, French, Arabic).
•Proven ability to produce concise, high-quality analysis under time pressure.
Interpersonal & Organizational Skills
•Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
•Capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
•High degree of professionalism, rigor, and intellectual curiosity.

Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview