Support research on plastic investment needs
Support research on plastic investment needs and relevant actors.
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Overview
Support research on plastic investment needs and relevant actors.
You have:
- Strong research experience and excellent writing skills are required.
- Background knowledge and working experience in relevant region, country, area, or topic is desirable.
- A degree in a related field is considered an asset.
Contract
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Within the Global Fund for Coral Reefs and the emerging threats plastic pose to marine ecosystems. Mapping of actors relevant to the space in terms of state and philanthropic actors is needed to support strategic engagement.
We are seeking one Online Volunteer with strong research experience and excellent writing skills to prepare a short brief on the status of the plastic negotiations and the priorities identified through the process.
The volunteer’s responsibilities will include:
Defining the scope and parameters of the research in consultation with the team
Identifying and reviewing relevant sources (including articles, studies, and reports)
Conducting targeted research
Developing a concise report summarizing key findings
The estimated workload will involve reviewing documents and synthesizing information over the course of the assignment.
This opportunity will allow the selected volunteer to engage with the UN Global Team Strategic Unit at the Global Fund for Coral Reefs and gain insights into how research can inform market-based solutions for a sustainable transition.
Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills. Background knowledge and working experience in [region/country/area/topic] is desirable. A degree in a related field is considered an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with research related to environmental issues. | The interviewer wants to assess your direct experience in the relevant research area. | Highlight specific projects or assignments where you engaged in environmental research, emphasizing the methods you used. |
| Can you provide an example of a concise report you have written? | This question evaluates your ability to synthesize information effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to identify relevant sources during research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle synthesizing large amounts of information into concise summaries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in researching complex topics like plastic negotiations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do your analytical skills contribute to your research process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you ensure accuracy in your research findings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss how you engage with stakeholders in your research processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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