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IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe. We are now looking for an English and Spanish speaking Researcher to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a 12 month fixed-term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver research and analysis on forest and farm finance across the Global South, with a special emphasis on Latin America, working to strengthen sustainable finance models that support people, nature and climate goals
Designing and delivering action research projects, generating qualitative and quantitative evidence and applying appropriate research frameworks to deepen understanding of forest and farm finance
Working with forest and farm producer organisations, you will analyse findings, develop new knowledge and produce research outputs that support the development of green value chains, improved access to finance and stronger self-generated finance models
Co-ordinate collaborative projects with international partners, contribute to funding proposals and support communication and engagement activities that share research insights with wider audiences
Support project planning, reporting and budget management
Write and edit research outputs for publication and dissemination
Build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, funders and research networks
Requirements:
A solid research background with skills and experience evidenced by a track record of growing publications in your own field (e.g. research reports, policy briefs, tools or toolkits)
Field research and in-country experience in forest and farm development work in Latin America
Experience in research or in technical capacity development in relevant areas such as forestry or agroforestry, forest enterprise development, climate or development finance
Experience of research team coordination, including from a distance
Fluency in both English and Spanish
Knowledge of institutions, actors, and current debates and research agendas in the field of forestry, agriculture and development
An understanding of how to work effectively with partners in developing countries
A relevant postgraduate degree in an area such as forestry, land use, economics, sustainable development or similar, or equivalent experience
Professional training and/or a certification in economics or access to finance for vulnerable communities
The willingness to travel to developing countries
This role requires a Basic DBS check
You will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection
What we offer:
25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
7.5% employer pension contributions
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)