COLUMBIA CENTER ON SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT (CCSI) is hiring a Legal or Policy Researcher.
To apply: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#/77849
DESCRIPTION
CCSI is hiring a Legal or Policy Researcher to work on our Land, Agriculture & Food Systems portfolio of projects. This position will collaborate with CCSI’s Director and Research Staff to execute the Center’s applied research agenda on the laws, policies, and practices that shape international investment and its alignment with sustainable development and human rights. Specifically, the incumbent will contribute to ongoing projects and research related to trends and developments in international investment policy and legal frameworks, and alternative policies and practices related to international investment, particularly with respect to the Center’s focus on natural resource investments (e.g. land, agriculture and mining), the energy transition, human rights, and finance. This position also supports CCSI’s technical advisory work with select governments, companies, and civil society organizations. The incumbent will contribute to ongoing projects, including through project and advisory work, desk research, stakeholder consultations, organizing and facilitating events and trainings, maintaining contact with collaborators, and helping to develop materials for publications, among other possible activities. Requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. In addition to the specifications in the job description linked below, the following qualifications are preferred:
- French or Spanish language
- Interest in and knowledge of international investment law and policy, international human rights law, developments in the field of business and human rights, climate change, and/or land governance
- Experience collaborating with Global South-based actors, governments, civil society, and/or UN agencies
- Experience convening events
For further details, and to apply, please see https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#/77849
(Please do not apply directly to CCSI's email account).