Head of Policy, Americas

About CDP:

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About the Team:

The Policy Team at CDP interacts with andinfluences policy and regulation at global,regional and national level and facilitatesCDP engagement with standards andframeworks and other key organizations inthe CDP ecosystem. It formulates, overseesand implements CDP's policy program plan

About this role:

The Head of Policy – Americas will hold a pivotalrole in shaping and driving CDP's policy agendaacross the region, with focus on priority countries –Brazil and the US. This strategic leader will work atthe intersection of public policy, corporatesustainability, and environmental impact,advocating for key policy changes and fosteringessential partnerships with policymakers andstakeholders at both the country and regional levels.

What you will do:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the strategic vision for CDP's policyinitiatives in the region, ensuring alignment withglobal Policy objectives and regional priorities
  • Lead the formulation of CDP's positions on criticalpolicy issues and significant regulations affectingcorporate environmental accountability andtransparency
  • Provide authoritative advice to CDP's Leadership onstrategic policy matters, integrating insights fromacross the organization to inform decision-making

Strategic Coordination and Implementation

• Set up the right team in the region and priorityjurisdictions
• Oversee and coordinate comprehensive policyengagement efforts in the different priorityjurisdictions and at regional level, that involve cross functional teams and international stakeholders,ensuring alignment in messaging and activities.Knowledge Leadership and Capacity Building

Knowledge Leadership and Capacity Building

• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and capacitybuilding among CDP staff regarding policydevelopments, regulatory trends, and advocacytechniques in the region
• Resolve complex policy issues utilizing strategicproblem-solving skills.
• Provide day-to-day support to less experiencedpeers around them. Deputises routine tasks forTeam Manager

Actively contribute to an effective and engagedteam, clear on its purpose and contribution, by:

• Ensuring you know what is expected of you,through regular 1:1's, having clear objectivesin place, and participating in open andhonest performance and developmentconversations
• Ensuring a respectful and inclusiveworkplace, where team memberscommunicate openly, share knowledge so itcan be used, and respect difference.
• Living the CDP Values and demonstratingthe behaviours appropriate to their position

Internal stakeholders include: Policy Team, Impact,M&C and Capital Markets

External stakeholders include: Federal and statelevel policymakers, Market Regulators, Ministries ofFinance, Foreign Affairs, Environment and ClimateChange, Economy, Development, Science,Technology and Innovation, Coalitions (workingsgroups in the region), priority jurisdictions

We're looking for:

• Listening and empathy
• Stakeholder management
• Expertise on national policy developments
• Project Management
• Communication
• Implementation and delivery skills
• Cultural Awareness

Before you apply :

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Howtoapply:

Please upload your CV in the application form.

The salary banding for this role is R$260,000 - R$310,000

This is a hybrid role, candidates will need to live within a commutable distance of the São Paulooffice and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.