The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is an international think tank focused on making human rights a practical part of business decision-making and accountability. Its work examines how companies affect people and communities, with particular attention to migrant workers, climate justice, and mega-sporting events. Through initiatives including the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business and the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, IHRB develops research, policy guidance, and sector-focused approaches that support more responsible business practices worldwide.
Remote Just Energy Transition Research and Engagement Consultants
Consultants will research and help shape human-rights-centered energy transitions across South Africa, Indonesia, and Senegal. The work includes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, comparative research, and convening support.
Description
- Lead rigorous policy and systems research in Just Energy Transition Partnership contexts
- Map relevant actors and assess documentation related to Senegal’s just energy transition
- Support stakeholder engagement and research dissemination in South Africa or Indonesia
- Conduct comparative analysis spanning South Africa, Indonesia, and Senegal
- Contribute to COP31 and COP32, national dialogues, and related convening work
- Design and facilitate convenings, dialogues, and other engagement formats
- Prepare clear written materials for funder, policy, and public audiences
- Provide research, strategy, and engagement support across consultancy assignments
- Collaborate with IHRB’s Head of Climate & Just Transitions Programme
- Complete time-limited consultancy engagements through 30 April 2027
Requirements
- Substantial expertise in the energy systems, transition governance, and political economy of Senegal, Indonesia, and/or South Africa
- Strong knowledge of business and human rights, including responsible business frameworks and relevant incentives and disincentives
- Solid understanding of distributive justice approaches to energy transition
- Excellent analytical and writing abilities, with skill in turning complex material into clear outputs for funder, policy, and public audiences
- Relevant language proficiency for the assignment, especially Bahasa Indonesia and French
- Strong written English skills
- Capacity to work independently within a small, globally distributed team
- Reliability in meeting fixed and often compressed deadlines
- Proven record of conducting independent research
- Experience working with stakeholders in business, finance, government, and civil society
- Experience producing knowledge products in a comparable policy area
- Applicants outside South Africa, Indonesia, or Senegal should offer substantial relevant career experience, networks, and language foundations from one or more of these countries
- To express interest, submit a brief note under 500 words, a CV, and a preferred day rate
Benefits
- Consultancy agreement governed by UK law
- Day-rate compensation negotiated and confirmed for each engagement
- Possibility of future consultancy assignments and ongoing relationship-building opportunities