Policy Fellow (Southeast Asia)

Overview

The Centre for Economic Transition Expertise, a policy research centre within the Global School of Sustainability at the London School of Economics and Political Science, is seeking a Policy Fellow. This position focuses on Southeast Asia, with Indonesia as a key focus, and operates within the emerging markets and developing economies pillar of the centre. Funding is available to support the position for two years, with any extension subject to future funding.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in finance, economics, climate or environmental governance, environmental or ecological economics, public or social policy, or a closely related field. Candidates need prior experience working closely with or inside an economic policymaker such as a central bank, finance ministry, financial regulator, or public finance institution, ideally focusing on sustainability challenges or environmental risks and opportunities.

The role requires a strong understanding of how environmental risks and opportunities affect macroeconomic variables like GDP, employment, prices, fiscal revenues and expenditures, debt sustainability, and broader stability. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of public finance and fiscal policy levers that support low-carbon and climate-resilient transitions, including carbon taxes and credits, blended finance mechanisms, subsidies, tax breaks, and broader fiscal and monetary interlinkages, alongside specific experience working on environment-related policy issues in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 55,028 to 63,404 British pounds per annum inclusive, with the potential to progress to 70,455 British pounds per annum inclusive of London allowance. Additional benefits include an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, training and development opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-08 at 23:59 UK time, and late applications are not accepted.