Researcher

Researcher
Hybrid (within or outside the UK)

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.

This role is based in the Human Settlements Group, which works on urban poverty and
environmental issues, supporting more equitable and sustainable development in urban centres in low- and middle-income countries.

We are currently seeking a Researcher to join the team on a full-time basis for a one year, fixed term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £36,240 - £44,971 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 climate change and urban development 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 strategic support across projects concerned with climate change mitigation and adaptation in cities.

Specifically, you will support the establishment of a new programme of research on urban climate justice, focusing on low income and informal settlements. You will assist in the launch of a knowledge hub and learning network and support research consultancies regarding climate adaptation, our partnerships with networks, grassroots movements and civil society organisations.

You will work across multiple projects, liaising with external partners and colleagues, maintaining relationships and planning meetings and events, as well as spending some time on proposals under the guidance of senior researchers.

Additionally, you will:

- Complete basic research management tasks such as formatting bibliographies, drafting webpage content, drafting project reports
- Hone existing and learn new skills

About You

To be considered as a Researcher, you will need:

- Experience in the climate change and urban development sector, managing project activities, conducting research or policy advising, and writing up results
- Experience carrying out state-of-the-art knowledge and research for publication or internal use
- A good understanding of policy and research debates concerning urban development in diverse geographies of the Global South
- A good understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation priorities as they relate to cities, their inhabitants, and urban governance
- Familiarity with urban social justice movements and/or intersectional, decolonial, feminist, or queer approaches to international development
- Knowledge of and a strong personal interest in at least one additional sector of
sustainable urban development
- A master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience and research training

Please note, this role is also open to those who live outside the UK, as long as you have the right to work in the country you wish to reside in.

The salary range advertised in GBP is applicable in the UK only, and the salary offer in another country would depend on the local terms and conditions. We only use the UK salary structure to determine starting salaries, but it will not apply to salaries outside the UK thereafter.

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 7th November 2023.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 27th November or 4th December 2023.

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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