Deadline: December 31, 2024
Applications are open for the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) Junior Research Fellowship 2025. The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is seeking a dynamic junior researcher for a six-month fixed term paid work experience programme to support its Just Transitions projects.
The Just Transitions Junior Research Fellow will play a critical role in supporting the Programme’s multi-year policy-influencing, and ecosystem-building research projects. The Junior Research Fellow will support with administrative and research tasks across the Programme’s diverse projects, requiring a candidate with strong research skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and to work autonomously in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing human rights and climate justice, with a demonstrable willingness to learn, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Just Transitions Programme Manager, and working closely with the Head of Just Transitions and wider Just Transitions project teams, the Just Transitions Junior Research Fellow will support the full suite of programme functions, including but not limited to:
- Desk research & literature review: Supporting desk review of sustainability science and policy literature on a range of questions related to responsible corporate climate action. For example, the research related to renewables company involvement in local conflict at project sites; examples of meaningful engagement within decarbonisation initiatives across a diversity of sectors and geographies; how various JETP countries are shaping the role of business in key policy instruments; specific financial instruments aligned with just transition principles.
- Stakeholder mapping & supporting interviews: Supporting lead researchers with mapping key stakeholders and transcribing a series of in-depth and confidential interviews with corporate, finance, legal, and sustainability professionals across a range of sectors, in particular renewable energy for the Cost of Green Conflict project.
- Project communications: Supporting the team with developing the Just Transitions Newsletter.
Alongside the tasks outlined above, the Just Transitions Junior Research Fellow will be invited to attend internal management meetings where appropriate, gaining insights on pertinent business and human rights issues as well as valuable mentoring and networking opportunities with IHRB staff and partners.
Remuneration
- £1,725 per month (based on full-time, 37.5 hours per week). Equivalent of £20,700 per annum, pro-rata. IHRB’s compensation is calculated based on a London, UK benchmark.
Eligibility
- Have a minimum of 2 – 3 years of work experience.
- Open to candidates of all ages, including applicants who might be returning to work or transitioning to a new field.
- Have a strong interest to work in human rights, climate action, and social justice issues.
- Proven research and writing experience, preferably with a demonstrable focus on human rights, climate, or development economics.
Skills Required
- Proven data and quantitative analysis skills, including proficient use of Google Sheets
- Ability to write and present clear, well researched, solutions-oriented analysis and recommendations into digestible internal briefings.
- High capacity to organise and manage multiple priorities within a fully remote team, demonstrating willingness to learn, adaptability, and a entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.
- Collaborative working style and strong team player.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English required. Additional language skills are desirable but not essential.
- Ability to undertake work with awareness of political and commercial sensitivities and careful diplomacy.
Application
For more information, visit IHRB Junior Research Fellowship.
