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Senior Researcher (6-months short term contract)

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location China (North) - Asia & M East
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name Greenpeace
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
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POSITION TITLE (ENGLISH): Senior Researcher
DEPARTMENT: Campaign
REPORTS TO: Research Team Leader
GRADE: 4
LOCATION: Beijing

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

1.The Senior Researcher is responsible to develop and implement effective research and
investigation to support Greenpeace’s campaigns in East Asia.
Working closely with the Manager (i.e. Research Team Leader), other Greenpeace East Asia
and Greenpeace International staff, the Senior Researcher will be responsible for
high-level and strategic advice on research and investigation in Greenpeace’s ongoing or
emerging campaigns, and assist the Manager in developing research and investigation
capacity.

2.The Senior Researcher will be required to do both desktop research as well as on-the-field
investigation to collect evidence and information of environmental destruction.
This role is very detail-oriented, involves multiple concurrent daily deadlines and tasks, and
requires ability to perform under pressure and in physically or mentally challenging
situations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Provide high-level and strategic advice on research and investigation in Greenpeace’s
ongoing or emerging campaigns. Develop and implement effective research and
investigation to support campaign goals.
2.Assist the Manger to strengthen Greenpeace East Asia’s research and investigation
capacity.
3.Manage project teams to develop goals, strategies and plans related to specific work
areas. Monitor team members’ performance. Determine priorities, assign
responsibilities and supervise staff within project work in conjunction with the
Manager.
4.Research and analyze a wide range of specialized materials on issues and strategies
in relation to different campaign projects. Conduct desktop and field research and
investigation work. Ensure accurate and professional research tasks are delivered
timely. Keep abreast of issues. Provide timely information relevant to the campaign
projects. Prepare research materials and publications.
5.Monitor, capture, filter and organize information and data into databases to ensure
strategic and valuable information is available for campaigning purpose. Analyze
information and data, and produce briefing papers and reports to support campaign
goals.
6.Promote support within Greenpeace to advance research and campaign goals. Make
presentations, briefing papers and respond to internal or external speaking, meeting
and discussion requests. May be required to do media work. Issue proper and timely
media responses if needed.
7.Initiate collaboration and maintain relationship with useful groups and individuals such
as freelance researchers and field investigators so as to fulfill Greenpeace research
and investigation needs.
8.Manage contractors as required in compliance with Greenpeace East Asia policies.
Manage project budgets and expenditure as directed by the Manager or the task giver.
Prepare reports for the Manager as required.
9.Keep abreast of useful information, resources, equipments, tools, technical and
technological development in related fields, to ensure research capacity is up-to-date.


REQUIREMENTS:


10.Demonstrated ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the job with at least 2 years of
experience in related fields;
11.Strong research and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to formulate research plan,
collect and analyze useful data and information; knowledge of research tools and
methodology;
12.Demonstrated ability to manage projects and project members to deliver objectives on
time;
13.Demonstrated budget management skills;
14.Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language of the region where the
position is based;
15.Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
16.Commitment to, and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team;
17.Ability to work unsupervised, in a rapidly changing environment;
18.Ability to operate and lead under pressure and in physically or mentally challenging
situations;
19.Ability to function effectively under public scrutiny;
20.Commitment to the mission, principles and values of Greenpeace;
21.Bachelor’s Degree or above;
22.Computer literacy.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of the overall goals and intent of Greenpeace activities to support
environmental protection principles.
2. Leadership, managerial and team-building: to share program knowledge; to direct,
guide and motivate staff; to develop and implement program plans and strategies.
3. Organizational, administrative and budget management: to plan, organize and
coordinate program activities; to address constant and varied demands on the
position; to coordinate, prepare, monitor and control expenditures and budget.
4. Knowledge of environmental and ecology issues in general and expertise in issues
related to one’s area of responsibility. Solid understanding and analysis of political,
economic and social processes and trends. To achieve Greenpeace East Asia
environmental campaign objectives and to provide specialized on-line research and
content analysis.
5. Strong comprehension of the interconnected influences that culture, science, politics,
economics, industry, media and social change dynamics play in environmental issues:
to gain a highly developed political and strategic awareness.
6. Knowledge of researching and investigating techniques, methodology, strategies: to
provide leadership for the planning and development of campaign research work; to
effectively place a research work on the national (international) agenda in line with the
objectives and strategies of various campaign projects.
7. Knowledge of the media including responsibilities, equipment, techniques, policies,
practices, scope, audience, tactics, structure, impact: to use the media to further
campaign objectives; to increase awareness and gain public support; to
communicate with relevant industry and government.

DECISION MAKING REQUIREMENTS

The position works under the direction of the Research Team Leader, and assumes
responsibility for leading sophisticated research and investigation projects within the Unit.
The position demonstrates considerable independence and initiative in the development
and implementation of research and investigation plans, strategies and procedures.
Judgment is exercised in directing research and investigation projects and project
members. Decisions made by the position impact the success of the campaigns.
Judgment and initiative are required in undertaking research and investigation activities, in
consultation with the Manager. Discretion is exercised in handling confidential and
sensitive information.

SUPERVISORY AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The position may exercise supervisory responsibility to 1 position if required by the
manager.
The position provides direction and guidance to external consultants and temporary staff,
as required.
The position prepares, monitors and controls expenses and budget.
The position has the authority to approve invoices and expenditures to a limit. Please
consult with Finance Manager for the amount of approval.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position works in a standard office environment, and is required to travel to other
Greenpeace offices, campaign locations or locations where environmental problems
require the presence of Greenpeace representatives.
The position may be required to work under pressure and in physically or mentally
challenging situations.

As we receive a large number of applications for our advertised positions, we are unable to respond to applicants who are not invited for interview. We apologize for this in advance.
Please send your application letter and full English and Chinese resume with current and expected salary to:
recruit.cn@greenpeace.org (for positions based in mainland China)
All information collected for recruitment purpose only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and we do not accept any calls or visits in the first instance.

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