ODI’s work on climate change is split into four cross-institute teams that draw on dedicated communications, project management and business development support. The themes are: Adaptation and resilience; Climate finance; Land use, including forests, fuel and food; and Low carbon growth and energy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Land use team as an ODI Research Fellow.
The post-holder will be part of the Climate Change, Environment and Forests (CCEF) programme, which forms the hub of ODI’s cross-institute work on climate change.
Recent highlights of ODI’s work on climate change includes: • leadership of the research and knowledge management components of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (www.cdkn.org) • significant international profile for our work on climate finance, both internationally and at the national level, including the Climate Funds Update website (www.climatefundsupdate.org) • hosting of the REDD-Net research and networking project, to enhance the social co-benefits of REDD+ (www.redd-net.org).
About the job: Responsibilities of the role include: • research and policy advisory work: conducting high-quality, innovative research • fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio • public affairs: disseminating and promoting ODI’s work and ideas on climate change.
We are looking to recruit a climate change, land use and forests specialist to contribute to the growth of ODI’s work on REDD+ and land use. The successful candidate will have:
• extensive knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development and forests, land use and/or agriculture • experience of policy-orientated research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports • proven ability to translate research ideas into fundable projects • strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly and excellent organisational and oral communication skills.
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