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Researcher, Illegal Logging and Forest Governance Indicators Project

Chatham House is looking for an experienced researcher who is a proven project manager to lead our research stream on Indicators of Progress for illegal logging. This project aims to measure the difference that the global effort to combat illegal logging and associated trade has made using a comprehensive set of standardized indicators.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead an innovative and influential project and to make a valuable contribution to policy debates in the field, while forming part of a dynamic team working across energy, environment and resource issues.  
The candidate will have most or all of the following skills/capabilities:
  • Proven expertise in the forestry sector of at least 8 years, with particular experience of analysing timber trade and illegal logging
  • Proven experience handling and analysing complex data sets
  • Proven research skills, and the ability to write clearly and effectively to communicate complex research findings
  • The ability to project manage and work independently
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

To apply:

To apply for this position please email Gemma Green at ggreen@chathamhouse.org with:
  • Your CV and cover letter
  • The contact details of 3 references
This will be a 12 month contract on a part-time basis (minimum of 2 days per week). 
Monday 15 July 2013