Research Associate contributing to NIH - funded studies in Dr. Christina Dyar's lab. Managing operations and participant communications, while contributing to manuscripts and presentations.
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Hybrid Research Analyst, Legal
Posted 3 months ago
About the role
- Research Analyst focusing on legal and regulatory frameworks for sustainable mining development. Collaborates with diverse teams to ensure effective laws and policies are implemented.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects.
- Participate in project missions, arranging elements of missions as appropriate.
- Lead the organization and documentation of webinars, meetings, trainings, and public consultations as required.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on national laws, regulatory instruments, and jurisprudence, including case law from national courts and arbitral bodies.
- Undertake policy and legal review and analysis of IGF member countries’ mining-sector regulatory frameworks to support program objectives.
- Conduct primary and secondary research and write reports for the program, working with contractors as required.
- Draft research and other project outputs to the required standard, including research reports, case studies, policy briefs, training, and technical reports.
- Undertake analysis and evaluation of policies and programs, such as their objectives, impacts, and cost-efficiency, incorporating social, economic, and environmental considerations.
- Keep up to date regarding emerging issues related to the program.
- Develop evaluation criteria, methodology, and systems, and implement them in research studies.
- Participate in virtual or in-person events to disseminate research findings.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in policy and/or research in the legal sector, preferably in connection with the mining or the extractives sector or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
- A master’s degree in law, policy, or a relevant field related to the mining sector is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in legal research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Proven experience in legal research
- Experience reviewing documents and synthesizing information for different purposes.
- Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong research skills and the ability to become familiar with new topics quickly.
- Superior writing skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams on joint projects.
- Fluent in English and French
- Prior experience working with Africa or in an African context an asset.
Benefits
- Candidates must hold an appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based, without any sponsorship from IISD.
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