IISD Internships
IISD runs international internship programs for young Canadian professionals seeking to gain experience in sustainable and international development. Learn more!
Key Message
Our vision: Better living for all—sustainably
Our mission: To champion innovation, enabling societies to live sustainably
Contact us
- IISD's head office
161 Portage Avenue East, 6th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3B 0Y4
· Phone: +1 204 958-7700
· Fax: +1 204 958-7710
· E-mail
· www.iisd.org
- Geneva office
International Environment House 2
9 chemin de Balexert
1219 Châtelaine
Geneva Switzerland
· Phone +41 22 917-8683
· Fax +41 22 917-8054
- Ottawa office
75 Albert Street, Suite 903
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
K1P 5E7
· Phone: +1 613 238-2296
· Fax: +1 613 238-8515
- IISD Reporting Services
300 East 56th Street #11D
New York, NY 10022 USA
· Phone: +1 646 536-7556
· Fax: +1 646 219-0955
· www.iisd.ca
Employment
Junior Project Researcher
IISD Office: Geneva, Switzerland
IISD-Europe is a not-for profit organization based in Geneva with the objective to provide “better living for all, sustainably.” IISD-Europe is looking for a full-time Junior Project Researcher for a one-year term position starting as soon as possible.
Position Description
The candidate would have spent 2–4 years in a research or consulting position demonstrating conceptual and analytical skills in synthesising, structuring and writing research papers as well as project reports to institutions, governments and companies. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
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Research, collection, analysis and synthesis of material for various projects in the fields of sustainability, sustainable development, transformative change and green growth
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Methodically carry out interviews and field visits and to assess local project needs
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Writing research papers on how to address the project needs
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Writing project progress and final reports
Qualifications
The Junior Project Researcher should possess the following qualifications:
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A university degree in International Affairs and Governance, Law or Economics
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Experience in one or several fields of our expertise
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Good personal and communication skills
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An excellent written command of English
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Written and spoken knowledge of Chinese will be a distinct advantage
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Swiss nationality, Swiss C, B or G permits or EC European nationality
IISD-Europe offers the opportunity to carry out varied research in cutting-edge, challenging fields in a friendly international environment.
Applications
Please send a CV (no longer than two pages including the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two references), as well as a covering letter (one page), before May 18, 2012, to Fariba Di Benedetto fdibenedetto-achtari@iisd.org. Electronic applications are preferred—there is no need to provide hard copies.
IISD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity, age, gender or disability.
Key Publication
Strategy for Achieving Transformative Change
Better living for all—sustainably
» Dave Wilkins, IISD, 2011.
The 2010–2011 IISD Annual Report highlights the Institute's efforts over the past year to operationalize its strategic plan to achieve results through transformative change. The report takes a detailed look at the Institute's five-year strategic plan including details on its 12 themes and 28 goals. This is followed by an article on each of the themes and the progress made in the past year for a selection of goals within each theme. The report also includes: a piece on the progress of the Great Transition Initiative (GTI) by guest author Paul Raskin, President of the Tellus Institute and Director of the GTI; the changing face of funding; the Institute's strategy to reduce its carbon emissions; our funders by strategic plan theme; and our financial performance for the year ending March 31, 2011. More...
Our Knowledge
» Themes
- Adaptation and Risk Reduction
- Climate Change and Energy
- Economics and SD
- Education, Learning and Leadership
- Environment, Conflict and Peacebuilding
- Gender Equity
- Governance for Sustainable Development
- Internet and Technology
- International Trade
- Investment and Sustainable Development
- Measurement and Assessment
- Natural Resources
- Networks & Partnerships
- Sustainable Markets
» Initiatives
- Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI)
- The Sustainable Commodity Initiative (SCI)
- Sustainability Leadership Innovation Centre (SLIC)
- Water Innovation Centre (WIC)
