Research Assistants

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Corporate Performance: A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. Through our Corporate Performance work and Forest 500 project, we assess the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. Our newly launched Deforestation Action Tracker monitors financial institutions with significant climate commitments to track their action on deforestation and associated human rights abuses.

We also support financial institutions and investors by providing a suite of guidance including our Deforestation-free finance Roadmap, Pensions Guidance and our Deforestation-free investment mandate. And we support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through our Forest IQ project. 

The role: overview 

The Research workstream are looking for passionate, self-motivated Research Assistants to join its Original Data subworkstream for 9 months to support its core work to deliver assessments of companies and financial institutions.

This is a junior role that offers an exciting opportunity to learn and progress professionally within a dynamic and ambitious organisation; candidates should not have more than two years of relevant work experience. Some relevant experience is preferred. 

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• A strong drive to contribute to our mission, and a passion for sustainability.
• Enjoy working collaboratively.
• Willingness to develop professionally and expand skill sets.

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Positive and proactive approach to tasks
• Ability to adapt and prioritise work effectively
• Fast learner, adept at applying new knowledge

Desirable:

• Fluency in Portuguese required for 2 positions.
• Experience of using a methodology to analyse qualitative data.
• Experience using data analysis software e.g. R, Python.
• Knowledge of deforestation, supply chains, or ESG.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences – both in writing and in person.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.