ARIA is hiring: Investigative Researcher, Agriculture Team
By Jean-Luc Blakey @ 2025-01-13T23:15 (+1)
We're looking for an investigative researcher with excellent investigations, analysis and campaigning skills to support our work on the climate impacts of agriculture.
ARIA is a research and intelligence-gathering organisation that produces analytic and investigative work into the world's biggest environmental problems and the powerful interests blocking good climate outcomes. We work closely with partners in media, academia and civil society to develop research, analysis and investigative work that creates space for more sustainable and equitable societies.
Our agriculture team focuses on the politics, science and narratives that shape the climate discussion for livestock and agriculture. In this investigative researcher role, you will work with colleagues and external partners to conduct investigations and feed into strategies that explore and challenge the power of the industrial agriculture/livestock sector in shaping those politics, policies and narratives.
We are looking for someone with strong investigative skills, and a naturally collaborative and generous approach to working with colleagues. Our preferred candidate will be expected to develop strong relationships with various partners working on climate accountability. We want someone who is focused on real-world impact with the ability to think strategically about the space in which ARIA operates.
If this sounds like you, we'd love you to apply.
How you'll contribute
- Conduct high-quality, robust research and investigations on strategically important aspects of the influence of the agriculture industry.
- Compile credible, concise briefings for allies and partners to inform their understanding and become a source of intelligence and insight.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including journalists, NGOs, legal experts and academic researchers with an interest in this space.
- Under the guidance of senior colleagues, co-design and contribute to field-building activities to strengthen capacity in key regions.
Our ideal candidate has
- Research and investigations skills with an appetite for strategy; or campaigning experience associated with an appetite for research and investigations;
- Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with journalists and civil society organisations;
- Familiarity with the opportunities and pitfalls of deploying analysis, research and investigative journalism in campaign contexts;
- Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset;
- A genuine interest in food systems and a passion for addressing climate change, and a commitment to an inclusive and just approach to tackling climate change;
- The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust, remote, global community of peers;
- The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a remote, fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't perfectly match every requirement listed. We're dedicated to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and has the opportunity to grow.
Why join us?
- Work with dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
- Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking space access in some locations.
- Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
- A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.
About ARIA
A place to thrive!
We’re an international group that values genuine diversity. We know that tackling the climate emergency will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.
About Us
This position is with ARIA, a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation which explores power, influence and corporate accountability in the climate and nature space. We use research, analysis, data insights and investigative approaches to reveal and challenge obstacles to a cleaner and more sustainable world.
We focus on issues that are central to a successful transition to a sustainable world, including fossil fuels, carbon trading, agriculture and livestock and PR and legal frameworks.
ARIA stands for ‘analysis, research, insight, action’. Our team are experienced analysts, investigators and former journalists who combine issue area expertise with specialist data, analysis and research skills. Our team was established in 2023 and since then we have worked with partners in the media and civil society to explore how efforts to address sustainability challenges are resisted by corporate interests and others.
See the posting online here: https://careers.meliorefoundation.org/en/postings/bc2c1462-4569-47ab-9cbc-184800f65ddc