Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, Senior Legal Researcher

CCSI is seeking a Senior Legal Researcher to work on our Land, Agriculture & Food Systems portfolio of projects. The position will support research, advisory work, and the organization and delivery of capacity building programs related to CCSI’s work on strengthening the governance of land-based investment.

This position will contribute to ongoing projects, including through project and advisory work, desk research and informant interviews, organizing and facilitating events and trainings, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with collaborators, and helping to develop materials for publications, among other possible activities. It requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements: Qualifications and experience

● In-depth understanding of: the governance of land and resource investments; the field of business and human rights; international human rights law; and/or climate change.

● Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in how investments interact with sustainable development objectives, human rights law, and climate objectives.

● Substantial experience in research and advisory work, including in specific

responsibilities outlined above, along with a track record of publications for diverse

audiences (academic, private sector, civil society, policymakers).

This position is based at Columbia University in New York. Full-time remote work is not possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a hard deadline of May 30, 2022.

To apply, and for more details on the role and required qualifications, please see here: https://bit.ly/3uD0zFo