Junior Analyst/Analyst, Economics

About CPI

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

In Brazil, CPI has a partnership with PUC-Rio. CPI/PUC-Rio supports public policies in Brazil through evidence-based research and strategic partnerships with members of the government and civil society.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Senior Analyst and guidance of the Program Director, the Junior Analyst/ Analyst will participate in the development of robust and careful empirical analysis of agriculture, land use, energy, and infrastructure development. The ideal candidate for the position is focused, self-driven, and empirically curious. CPI expects the Analyst to produce high-quality materials under demanding deadlines, so the ideal candidate must also systematically demonstrate acute attention to detail and a strong capacity to prioritize when simultaneously tackling multiple tasks. The Analyst will also help in drafting policy reports and will interact with policymakers and stakeholders in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.  

In conducting analysis, the Analyst is required to work in close cooperation with a range of partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams throughout the world.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned:

Data Handling and Analysis: Effectively manage diverse data formats, (collect, clean, and process) in various formats from diverse sources, constructing and executing procedures for statistical and econometric analyses.

Analytical Output: Generate and format analytical outputs, including tables, graphs, and maps to visually represent research findings.

Content Production: Collaborate closely with the Communications team in the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, encompassing technical papers, comprehensive reports, policy briefs, white papers, and presentations.

Engagement and Communication: Engage with policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from the private and non-profit sectors throughout the research process. Communicate the implications of research findings effectively.

Research Integrity: Strictly adhere to transparent and reproducible research requirements in the execution of daily tasks.

Other: Be open to (domestic) travel if required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Commitment to CPI's mission and values.
• BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, and policy.
• Proven experience with data management and analytics (R or Python).
• Verbal and written proficiency in Portuguese and English languages.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Beneficial

• Master's degree in economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.
• Previous professional experience in a relevant field, ideally with a focus on agriculture, energy, infrastructure and land use.
  
• Experience analysing economics of policy choices, and/or energy, infrastructure, adaptation, agriculture/land use finance.
  

Personal Attributes 

• Independent, analytical mind with a track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment to complex issues
• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines,
• Strong Portuguese and English written and verbal communications skills.

Position details

CPI is recruiting for one full-time position in our Rio de Janeiro office.

CPI has adopted a hybrid working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with two regular days in the Rio de Janeiro office.

CPI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 20 days leave + office closure between Christmas and New Year, 5 days study leave, $500 training budget, health insurance.

Salaries are based on experience and market.

To apply

Please submit the following documents 

• CV/resume no longer than 2 pages;
• A compelling cover letter outlining why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the above requirements. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please add  to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

Applications deadline.

November 30th 2025

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.