IPES-Food is hiring a full-time research and project assistant
The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) is looking for a full-time staff member to join its secretariat. Working as part of a small and dynamic team, the new staff member will help to develop and promote the range of reports and projects undertaken by IPES-Food. The ideal candidate is an adaptable all-rounder with experience of policy advocacy and research support work, and good knowledge of sustainability issues and global food systems.
IPES-Food works to shape debates on food system reform through policy-oriented research
and direct engagement with policy processes around the world. The panel brings together
environmental scientists, development economists, nutritionists, agronomists, and sociologists,
as well as experienced practitioners from civil society and social movements. Panel members
are based in multiple locations around the world, with a secretariat based in Brussels. More on
IPES-Food can be found here: www.ipes-food.org
Job functions:
Working with the IPES-Food secretariat and expert panel (and reporting to the Director of
the secretariat), the candidate would support the range of work undertaken by the panel
as it amplifies its voice in food and farming debates around the world.
Key responsibilities
include:
● Research support. Conducting desk research (i.e. gathering data and providing
synthetic review of literature) to support the development of IPES-Food reports
and briefing notes.
● Project support. Working with project managers to help advance IPES-Food's
advocacy work on key topics, including monitoring policy developments,
interacting with partners on behalf of IPES-Food, maintaining databases, and
facilitating internal working group calls, in-person panel meetings, and online and
in-person convenings, workshops, and webinars.
● Communications support. Working with the communications manager in the
finalization and production phases of reports to synthesize messages, proofread,
develop infographics, prepare social media content, help identify target audiences,
and support report launches.
Requirements:
● Minimum 2 years of experience in a policy-related role in food, agriculture or a
highly relevant sector (e.g. with an NGO, a scientific organization or
public/international institution);
● Masters level qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. Political Science, Development
Studies, Environmental Science, Food & agriculture-related topics) or highly
relevant professional experience;
● Fluent written and spoken English
● Strong analytical skills, allowing rapid understanding of political processes and
contribution to research processes;
● An all-rounder with a high degree of adaptability, and excellent prioritization
(sometimes taking on new tasks at short notice);
● A good listener with high attention to detail & ability to write and communicate
clearly both in relation to everyday tasks, and in representing the organization to
external audiences;
● Able to work autonomously, and to maintain strong working relationships with
people/partners from different backgrounds and sectors.
Desirable qualities and skills:
● Good knowledge of food systems issues, sustainable development, and global
politics;
● Proficiency/fluency in other languages is a major plus;
● Experience in event organization;
● Proficiency with online information-sharing, conferencing, and communication
tools.
Find the full job description and how to apply here.
Applications are due by February 16.
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