Senior Policy Manager - Japan (located in Japan, fluent in Japanese and Eng at Climate Bonds Initiative

, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Action, Sustainable Finance, Energy Transition, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Project Leadership, Advisory Support, Monitoring and Evaluation, Networking, Advocacy, Cross-Cultural Communication, Technical Expertise, Government Engagement, Knowledge Sharing

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – Japan Location: Remote - Japan Department: Japan Programme Lead Level: 3 Purpose: The Senior Policy Manager will lead the policy development and engagement efforts for the delivery of a three-year initiative advancing climate action in Japan and Indonesia. A focus will be driving senior-level government engagement in Japan to advance Climate Bonds’ rapid energy transition aims as well as exploring levers to accelerate the transition in the broader region. Duties and responsibilities: Policy leadership, delivery and advisory Act as CBI’s lead representative for the project on policy matters, demonstrating expertise and in-depth understanding of topics such as energy, manufacturing and economic transition and its financing, sustainable finance regulations and climate policies. Contribute to the design and dissemination of policy positions, products and technical materials relevant to the project’s transition agenda. Understand, identify and pursue relevant opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process. Provide advisory support to relevant domestic institutions on aligning finance and investment with net-zero pathways. Support the broader organisation in understanding the Japanese, and regional, policy context and how it interacts with broader CBI work, with possible synergies. Work with other CBI teams on the above. Project leadership and delivery Serve as lead for the project, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational objectives. Ensure delivery of project milestones, including delivery of project reports Work with CBI technical and production teams to ensure quality of policy deliverables. Proactively coordinating across internal policy stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, consistency, and high-quality delivery. Stakeholder Engagement Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy to promote transition finance in Japan and Indonesia. Coordinate with Region Lead on stakeholder engagement Build and maintain strong networks of stakeholders across governments, regulators, financial institutions, and industry bodies (e.g. METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) Convene dialogues, roundtables, and consultations with government, regulators, and private sector actors to foster alignment and build consensus. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Work with the Global MEL Lead to deliver MEL framework. Support learning reviews, donor reporting and contribute to cross-regional and global knowledge sharing. Representation & Advocacy Represent CBI at high-level national & international events, conferences & fora. Act as a spokesperson for CBI’s policy agenda in Japan. Essential: In-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape. Native-level Japanese language skills and strong fluency in English, including strong writing skills. Capacity to quickly establish a network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA). Extensive experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement. Strong track record of policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy. Experience of representing an organisation in high-level policy or public forums. Proven ability to act as a senior policy lead or project sponsor, overseeing complex projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to operate in cross-cultural environments Desirable: Experience in climate finance, transition pathways, or policy advocacy in international settings. Familiarity with donor reporting, grant compliance, and multi-year programme delivery. Awareness of international climate policy processes. Master’s degree in public policy, economics, finance, environmental studies, or related and relevant fields Opportunity to work with a global team on stimulating projects that have a positive impact globally Work with Thought Leaders and grow your career Opportunity to be creative and innovative NGO Competitive salary Remote and flexible working A family-friendly and inclusive environment 25+ days holiday

Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Manager will lead policy development and engagement efforts for a three-year initiative advancing climate action in Japan and Indonesia. This role includes driving senior-level government engagement and ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives.