Environmental Peacebuilding Researcher

Mar 5, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is seeking pro bono Environmental Peacebuilding Researchers to assist with a variety of activities and projects, most notably (1) research on the inclusion of gender, indigenous peoples, youth, and people with disabilities in conservation programming and (2) support with the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, which will be held in The Hague, Netherlands in June 2024. While these are the driving activities we need support for, there are nonetheless other opportunities to support.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Perform legal research, analysis, writing, and editing on a wide variety of ongoing and time-limited research projects
  • Collect and post materials for the Knowledge Platform and biweekly Environmental Peacebuilding Update
  • Assist with various event or network coordination tasks relating to the Environmental Peacebuilding Association
  • Support events bringing together practitioners, researchers, and decisionmakers to share knowledge about topics related to environmental peacebuilding

WHEN:

We're looking for people to start immediately and through the summer. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Specific environmental experience is not mandatory. The position is fully off-site, and work can be conducted remotely. We welcome Researchers from a variety of backgrounds, including current or recent undergraduate students, law students, law degree holders, graduate degree holders, and professionals.

Candidates should:

  • Possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Have a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field, as well as interest in natural resource management and/or peacebuilding
  • Be focused, independent, reliable, and meticulous
  • Be available to work ~10 hours per week for at least 3 months

 While the following skills are not required, we are especially interested in candidates who are:

  • Fluent in UN languages (including French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Arabic)
  • Proficient with GIS (for example, ArcGIS Online)
  • Experienced with graphic design
  • Interested in supporting organizational management and event coordination

If any of these skills or interests apply to you, please emphasize them in your application materials (see below).

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and 3-5 page analytical writing sample to info@environmentalpeacebuilding.org. The writing sample may be an excerpt from a longer work.

PLEASE NOTE:

 

  • Compensation is not available.
  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
  • Candidates are asked to commit to work for a minimum of 3 months.

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.