**CMCC Position cod. 12825**
**Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist**
Deadline: May 2nd, 2026 **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist to join our team at the Advanced Training and Education Center (ATEC). In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of ATEC training and education initiatives, with a strong focus on capacity-building projects for the use of decision-support tools in informed coastal planning and decision-making.
As a central member of our team, you will help ensure the smooth and effective execution of programs that align with CMCC and ATEC’s strategic goals, contributing to the acceleration of innovative research on coastal resilience. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to impactful scientific and educational initiatives.
**ABOUT US** CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling. CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information,



and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel. At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed. Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research Together! **ROLE** The Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist reports to the ATEC Director. **RESPONSIBILITIES** The Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist will support ATEC as follows: - **Training & Capacity Building**: Contribute to the design, organization, and implementation of training programmes on the use of integrated coastal and marine monitoring systems for informed disaster risk management and decision-making aimed at coastal resilience.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Support the design and implementation of targeted activities to engage public stakeholders (national and local public authorities, disaster risk and rescue management authorities, environmental agencies), including organizing workshops, conferences, and policy dialogues to facilitate knowledge exchange.




- **Project Collaboration**: Foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to design and implement EU-funded projects aimed at advancing coastal resilience and promoting sustainable development.
- **Policy Advocacy**: Assist in the development and implementation of policy recommendations, leveraging research findings and stakeholder inputs to inform evidence-based decision-making on coastal resilience.
- **Communication & Reporting**: Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate research findings, policy analyses, and recommendations to policymakers, practitioners, and other key stakeholders. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to impactful scientific and educational initiatives. As a central member of our team, you will help ensure the smooth and effective execution of training and education programs that align with CMCC and ATEC’s strategic goals and contribute to accelerating innovative research on coastal resilience. **REQUIREMENTS**
- **Education**: Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- **Experience**: At least 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
- **Capacity Building**: A proven track record in designing and implementing capacity enhancement programs for public authorities, specifically focusing on climate change adaptation, coastal resilience, and sustainability.
- **Policy Expertise**: Familiarity with EU and Italian policies, institutions, and decision-making processes related to environmental sustainability and climate change, including experience workin

📌 12825 - Coastal Resilience Policy Specialist (Milano)
🏢 Cmcc Foundation
📍 Milano