Research Associate

Start Date: ASAP

Work hours: 40 hrs p/w (full-time, flexible)

Location: Remote/Hybrid (within +/- 1 hour CET; candidate must have an existing permit to live and work in the country they reside)

Contract: 1 year with a possibility for an extension by mutual consent

Salary: €40,000 – €43,000 gross per annum on a full-time basis

Position Summary

GRI is an independent NGO and standard-setter with over the last 26 years, our standards have created a global language used by organizations to provide transparency. At GRI we enable organizations to assess and report on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of their activities. We also help build organizational capacity for sustainability reporting: from our Academy training courses to working with licensing partners to enable digital reporting with GRI’s standards. Together, the skills, capabilities, and data we create help build sustainable, long-term value. Working at GRI, you will be part of unlocking positive change in the world.

We are now seeking a research associate to provide information and analysis about environmental, social, and economic impacts across different sectors and topics in order to advance the development of GRI standards and other activities.

Responsibilities

Delivery

• Engage with colleagues to understand their knowledge needs and translate them into actionable research questions.
• Compile data, identifying the best available sources and determining their validity; store the data safely and efficiently, ensuring access by colleagues.
• Analyse quantitative or qualitative data, applying appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Identify and adopt new tools and methodologies for qualitative and quantitative research.
• Identify and review the literature on relevant subjects; determine the validity of different sources; analyze and synthesize ideas.
• Interact with stakeholders in private conversations or public meetings to extract and synthesize information relevant to their research projects.
• Produce research outputs that explain, in clear language, the conclusions of the research and that provide specific recommendations. The outputs can be in the form of written documents or presentations to colleagues.
• Organize the information produced by their research in a way that is easy to find and use by other colleagues, including bibliographical records, documents, and datasets.
• Support other research-related functions as required.

Engagement

• Participate in events, seminars, workshops, and occasional meetings; communicate key ideas about GRI Standards and the position of the organization; interact with participants, listen to stakeholders, and report their key messages.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience or similar working on projects involving research and analysis, preferably with a focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability issues. Experience may have been acquired in either academic, corporate or public service environment(s).
• Strong research skills; familiarity with socio-economic and financial databases and bibliographical research; ability to identify data sources and determine their validity; strong logical thinking skills.
• Experience in writing formal or technical documents.
• Technical knowledge of reporting and standards processes, including experience with the design of performance indicators, is a plus.

Knowledge and abilities

• Fluency in written and spoken English, and fluency in one other language is an advantage.
• Results-focused and able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and work to precise timelines.
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural setting.
• Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment where change is ongoing.
• Existing professional home office setup, including a dedicated desk or workspace that is ergonomic and includes a comfortable and adjustable chair, adequate lighting, and reliable internet connection ensuring effective work from home.
• Affinity with the mission of GRI.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to click on Apply and submit their CV and cover letter in English. The deadline to submit your application is 00:00 (CET), 20th October 2024. Please note that the application window may close early if we receive a sufficient number of strong candidates. We will only consider candidates who have existing work permit in the country they will be based and are happy with the salary advertised.

We aim to create a recruitment process that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities and are evaluated based on their unique skills and experiences. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us.