[Hiring] Research Lead @Meliore Foundation (FUP)

Role Description

This position is with Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA), a specialist research team conducting fast turnaround, outcomes-focused research on the climate transition. ZCA works in collaboration with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.

The Research Lead will oversee ZCA’s research activity, in close collaboration with the ZCA Director. ZCA’s high-integrity analysis helps shift narratives and create space for positive policy action. As the information environment shifts, we are seeking an experienced researcher and project manager to ensure ZCA is implementing best practice across its research areas including energy, nature, policy and science, bolstering its brand as a reliable, robust source of high-quality and trustworthy insight.

You will work closely with the ZCA leadership team, reporting directly to the ZCA Director and alongside the ZCA Content Manager, as well as research strand leads, to develop and implement methodologies and processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-integrity, impactful analysis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, systems and tools and evolving practices within those areas, including the use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Expertise and experience in data analysis, interpretation, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Deep knowledge of energy systems, data, and research.
• Experience managing multiple research projects for impact.
• Experience implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes to maintain research integrity across the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee, motivate, and troubleshoot issues arising within research teams in rapidly changing environments.
• Strong people management and mentorship skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to self-motivate and work effectively in a remote working environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language.

Requirements

• Experience in academic, campaigning, or consultancy settings.
• Additional languages are an asset.

Benefits

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work.
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer).
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development.
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays.
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.
• Location: +/-6h CET, ideally LATAM and Southeast Asia. Some international travel will be required.
• We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.