Researcher, Drylands (The Climate Change Group)

The Climate Change Group of IIED, in conjunction with partners, seeks to secure an equitable deal for climate vulnerable groups in developing countries who are exposed to increasingly severe and unpredictable weather events that can devastate communities, destroy livelihoods and exacerbate poverty.

The post holder will be responsible for the design and management of a portfolio of participatory action research to generate evidence on the economic, social and ecological contribution of dryland management approaches to building resilience and adaptation to climate change.

To succeed in this role you will have a postgraduate degree in Environmental Economics or equivalent and experience of designing and conducting participatory, policy-oriented action research. You must have experience of applying economic tools on the comparative returns (in total economic valuation terms) between different land-based investments under conditions of increasing variability and longer-term climate change in developing countries and demonstrable experience in writing funding proposals, securing funds and managing donor relations. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to convey complex messages in a clear, concise and effective manner to a range of audiences, both written and orally. You will be innovative and self-motivated and have the ability to build effective relationships with a variety of people, including many in LDCs.

Please see attached job description for further information and the IIED competency framework by following the link on the IIED jobs page.

How to apply

To apply please follow these steps:

• Read the job description and complete all sections of the application form, giving particular attention to the supporting statement
• Email your completed application to hr@iied.org
• Quote the position name that you are applying for in the subject line of your message e.g. CCG Researcher, Drylands

CVs will not be accepted – all relevant information must be included in the application form

Closing date: 4pm Wednesday 16 April. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 20^th May. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 13 May.

IIED aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community.