Senior Research Coordinator, Food & Agriculture

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 120 people, plus over 150 associates and consultants, come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

Scope

IISD is looking for a Senior Research Coordinator, Food & Agriculture to join an international team of lawyers, policy advisors, and economists working to change rules and policies on food, agriculture, trade, and investment, starting as soon as possible. The overall goal of the work is to ensure that legal, policy, and institutional frameworks that govern trade and markets in food and agriculture contribute to food security and improved nutrition, improved livelihoods, reduced inequality, and responsible use of the planet’s resources.

IISD offers the opportunity to carry out varied research in cutting-edge, challenging fields in a friendly international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a research agenda with other team members to support the overall goal of the work program.
• Implement the research agenda with other team members by providing guidance and support at all stages of the development of research outputs.
• Editorial and content management and support.
• Improve systems and processes to support the production of research outputs.
• Support the dissemination and publication of research results.
• Write, edit, and commission reports, papers, policy briefs, and blogs on policy-oriented issues.