Research, Strategy & Engagement Consultants

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive policy and systems research within JETP frameworks.

• Identify key stakeholders and assess documentation related to Senegal’s just energy transition.

• Assist in stakeholder engagement and the dissemination of research findings pertaining to South Africa or Indonesia.

• Contribute to a comparative analysis involving South Africa, Indonesia, and Senegal.

• Provide support for COP31/32, national dialogues, and associated convening activities.

• Design or facilitate various convenings, dialogues, and engagement formats.

• Produce clear written deliverables suitable for funders, policymakers, and the public.

• Offer research, strategic, or engagement support as specific consultancy needs arise.

• Collaborate with IHRB’s Head of Climate & Just Transitions Programme.

• Complete time-sensitive consultancy tasks by 30 April 2027.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the energy systems, transition governance, and political economy in Senegal, Indonesia, and/or South Africa.

• Comprehensive understanding of business and human rights, along with responsible business frameworks and their incentives/disincentives.

• Strong grasp of distributive justice approaches in energy transitions.

• Excellent analytical and writing abilities, capable of converting complex information into accessible formats for funders, policymakers, and the public.

• Proficiency in relevant languages for the specific context, especially Bahasa Indonesia and French.

• Strong command of written English.

• Capability to work autonomously within a small, globally distributed team.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines reliably, even under tight schedules.

• Demonstrated history of independent research.

• Experience in engaging with stakeholders from business, finance, government, and civil society.

• Background in creating knowledge products within a similar policy environment.

• Candidates from outside South Africa, Indonesia, or Senegal should possess substantial relevant career experience, networks, and foundational language skills from one or more of those countries.

• Interested candidates must submit a brief note of under 500 words, a CV, and their preferred day rate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consultancy agreement governed by UK law.

• Day rate consultancy compensation, negotiated and confirmed for each engagement.

• Opportunities for future consultancy roles and relationship-building.