Researcher

Researcher
Hybrid working (within the UK) with travel to our offices in central London or Edinburgh

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

IIED is going through an exciting change process to be fit for the future, and we are seeking exceptional, collaborative people to be part of that change.

We are currently seeking a Researcher to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

– Salary of £43,082 – £53,525 per annum with annual incremental increases
– 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing with service
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment

This is a brilliant opportunity for a high-calibre individual with a background in environmental or social science and experience in the UNFCCC space to join our organisation.

In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to play a role in research that supports local and marginalised communities, strengthening voices and making transformative discoveries.

Alongside flexible working options and a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance, your personal wellbeing is a top priority for us!

The Role

As a Researcher, you will provide research and project management support on international climate change processes.

Working within our Climate Change Group, you will assist a range of our teams and implement capacity-strengthening activities that respond to the needs and priorities of Least Developed Countries.

You will also contribute to organising and implementing project planning, delivery and reporting, working with partners and subcontractors to procure inputs for complex projects.

Additionally, you will:

– Write research findings for publication and dissemination
– Participate in meetings and events
– Develop and co-ordinate funding proposals
– Sustain long term relationships with funders

About You

To be considered as a Researcher, you will need:

– Experience working in the UNFCCC space, preferably supporting country delegations
– Experience implementing capacity-strengthening projects and training in the field of climate change and/or Paris Agreement decisions
– Experience of team co-ordination such as managing meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences both in-person and online
– The ability to generate research and project ideas and translate them into fundraising concepts, proposals and applications
– A postgraduate degree in a relevant environmental or social science discipline or equivalent experience

Please note IIED will support a UK visa for this role if re-location is requested.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

The closing date for applications is 30th January 2024.

Other organisations might call this role Research Associate, International Development Researcher, Climate Action Specialist, or Senior Research Assistant.

Webrecruit and IIED are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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