The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), a leading independent think-tank based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Research Project Lead for a new project in the area of climate change policy, with particular emphasis on agriculture and trade.
The goal of this project, which will run for an initial 12-month period, will be to provide evidence-based analysis to inform the public debate in Ireland surrounding climate change and its implications for agriculture and trade. Some questions that this project will aim to address may include:
What are the implications for Ireland of the EU’s Green Deal proposal, which envisages a carbon-neutral EU by 2050, particularly in the context of agriculture and trade?
How does the EU’s broadening trade footprint, including with respect to FTAs such as EU-Mercosur and EU-Australia, impact on the Irish carbon footprint and on Irish agriculture?
What are Ireland’s interests for the future of this sector, and what agricultural and trade policies or reforms are desirable or necessary?
The successful candidate will be expected manage the project, working closely with the Director General and Director of Research to plan and execute a series of stakeholder roundtables throughout 2024, to author a number of analytical policy papers at regular intervals throughout the year, and to organise public launch events at which they will present their work. The candidate would also be expected and encouraged to contribute to the overall work of the Institute and to its positive and collaborative work environment.
The main responsibilities of this position include:
Tracking and analysing significant developments in EU and Irish climate policy, particularly as they relate to agriculture and trade;
Coordinating a group of Irish stakeholders drawn from government, industry, academia and civil society, to discuss relevant issues and provide diverse perspectives to inform the project research;
Researching and authoring three policy papers in 2024;
Working with the IIEA team to organise launch events and present the papers on behalf of the IIEA;
Liaising with the project supporter and other external stakeholders;
Representing the IIEA in a wider network of European think tanks working on similar thematic issues;
Representing the IIEA at external events and conferences, when required;
Providing expert comment to the media related to the project work, if required to do so; and
Contributing as appropriate to the broader work of the Institute.
Requirements:
PhD in a relevant field of study, or other postgraduate degree with five years of relevant work experience
Good knowledge of EU and Irish climate policy, particularly as it relates to agriculture and trade
Proven research and writing skills, as evidenced through publication output
Ability to meet deadlines and to work within a team
Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
Ability to multitask and strong organisational skills
Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Project and/or grant management experience would be advantageous
Application details:
To apply please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line “Research Project Lead – Application” to jobs@iiea.com by close of business on Thursday, 4 January 2024.
LinkedIn applications will not be accepted
This is a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal
The salary range for this role is €50-55,000 subject to negotiation and contingent on experience
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are selected for interview
Canvassing will result in disqualification of the candidate
Please note that while occasional remote working can be accommodated, the work is envisaged to be predominantly based at the Institute’s offices at 8 North Great George’s Street, Dublin.