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. 

About the role

You will be part of a leading, multinational, multidisciplinary, and multilingual team of experts, delivering this exciting program in a way that is effective, manageable and fun! We value diversity, inclusivity and creativity at the core of what we do.

The Tracking project consists of several sub-projects all of which assess companies and financial institutions on the strength and implementation of their publicly available policies on deforestation, conversion and associated human rights abuses.

Forest 500 identifies and ranks the most influential companies and financial institutions in forest risk commodity supply chains as we shift to a deforestation-free economy. 

By objectively identifying and ranking these 500 powerbrokers on an annual basis, the Forest 500 holds the companies and financial institutions accountable for their actions. The Forest 500 power brokers are selected biannually to ensure the most important companies, and investors and lenders are included. Every year, 350 companies and 150 investors, banks and lenders are assessed.

The Corporate Performance team is looking for multiple Research Assistants for 6-9 month fixed term contracts to help deliver its annual assessments cycle across Forest 500 and Tracking initiatives. 

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
• A strong drive to contribute to our mission, and a passion for sustainability
• Enjoyment of collaborative working

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.