SAIIA seeks to appoint a Climate Finance Researcher to join the Institute’s Climate and Natural Resources Programme to support existing projects related to climate finance, diplomacy, adaptation and energy policy. This includes supporting the Programme Head in fundraising activities to secure additional projects.
This position, which is based in SAIIA’s Cape Town office, requires excellent research and writing skills as well as the ability to work in a flexible and demanding environment. One of the key initial projects that the researcher will be involved in concerns climate finance and the just transition in the context of BRICS and the G20.
Climate Finance Researcher Ref: CFR09/24 (One-Year Contract) | Salary Range, depending on experience: R600,000-R720,000 p.a. | Cape Town, South Africa
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of existing projects through research, writing, coordination and presentations.
- Support fundraising activities by scanning for opportunities, developing proposals and engaging with funders.
- Undertake research activities (desktop and fieldwork) under the direction of the Programme Head.
- Coordinate events, present research findings and facilitate workshops.
- Promote the dissemination of research outputs through social media, direct stakeholder engagement and media engagement.
- Undertake ongoing monitoring of developments in the field of climate finance (mitigation, adaptation and loss & damage), supported by ongoing stakeholder mapping and engagement.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as climate finance or international finance. Alternatively, political economy, economics, climate policy or energy policy will be considered.
- A minimum of three to five years’ relevant work experience is required.
- Fundraising experience would be advantageous.
- Strong national and African regional networks in relevant research and policy areas would be advantageous.
- Ability to create positive relationships with project teams and other staff throughout the organisation.
Application process
Candidates must submit:
- A motivational letter clearly quoting the reference number of the position that they are applying for must be submitted to recruitment@saiia.org.za. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered.
- A comprehensive CV.
- Academic transcripts of qualifications.
- The names of three contactable references and two written references.
- Two examples of (preferably short) publications produced in the last year.
- A comprehensive publication list.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called in for an interview.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Applications close on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
Preference will be given to South African citizens and employment equity candidates. SAIIA reserves the right not to make an appointment.