Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Ontario, Canada IISD Full time

**About the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)**

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is one of the world’s leading centres of research and innovation. It provides practical solutions to the growing challenges and opportunities of integrating environmental and social priorities with economic development. We report on international negotiations and share knowledge gained through collaborative projects, resulting in more rigorous research, stronger global networks, and better engagement among researchers, citizens, businesses, and policy-makers.

**Project Background and Internship**

In a series of in-depth studies, the SSI provides global and regional reports and policy briefs on deforestation prevention, forest preservation, and biodiversity.

The SSI team is looking for a current student or recent graduate to support research on policies related to data collection and analysis on policy measures that have been established in selected countries in the Americas to prevent deforestation and preserve forests and their biodiversity.

**Assignments and Tasks**
- **Conduct research on policy measures that have been established in selected countries in the Americas to prevent deforestation and preserve forests and their biodiversity.
- Conduct research and data collection on policy measures that have been established in selected countries from 1992 onwards.
- Classify the measures found, following the established system.
- Provide the main characteristics of the measures found, along with their objectives, scope, geographical coverage, and implementation level.
- Enter the data into an established database.
- Collaborate and coordinate with team colleagues and partners.
- Perform other duties as requested.

**Profile**

Undergraduate or graduate students of international relations, international studies, sustainable development, environmental studies, economics, finance, or related disciplines.

**Supervision
**Qualifications**
- Interest in IISD’s mission and related projects on sustainable development and agriculture
- Sound research, analytical, and writing skills
- Well organized and independent, with demonstrated initiative
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software for data analysis and visualization (optional)
- Native Spanish and fluent in writing and speaking in English.

**Eligibility Requirements**
- Be in possession of an authorization or work permit for Canada.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate master’s, or Ph.D. degree program with an educational establishment during the dates of the prospective internship.
- Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institutional record.

**Term and Location**:
**Compensation**:CAD 21.13 - 24.18 per hour, depending on experience and education.

**Application deadline**: Sunday, April 21, 2024.

**Application Procedure**

All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

- A CV (no longer than two pages)
- A cover letter (one page)
- IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional; right-click to download)
- IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status._

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