The primary role of the Research Associate in Business and Governance is to develop an active research agenda on when, why, and how businesses choose to participate in global and regional governance systems. This overall area of research is intended to include questions such as what role businesses can play in global governance systems, how businesses can participate effectively in post-conflict reconstruction and governance, motivations for business to engage with existing legal and regulatory systems, and how business can positively participate in the protection of human rights or peace. The RA is expected to work closely with the OEF Business Engagement program, which attempts to identify specific businesses with the potential to support OEF's goals and engage them to work with us. The RA will also contribute to OEF projects consistent with his or her expertise, and may be responsible for the management of a dedicated research team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop a research agenda to build OEF's expertise in our core argument of business and governance.
- Develop budgets and staffing plans consistent with the overall research agenda and hire and manage staff sufficient to execute the research agenda.
- Present the results of research to policy figures, academics, and other interested audiences in an accessible way that emphasizes practical lessons that can be drawn from the research and publish research in academic and professional outlets as well as OEF publications.
- Work with implementation projects and other departments at OEF to contribute expertise when relevant.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences:
This role requires a significant level of international research experience in areas related to business or governance studies. Specific requirements include
- A PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, Management, International Business, or another relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise and a significant body of published empirical research on topics related to the business and governance mission.
- Direct experience working with business entities.
- Superb organization skills.
- Superb oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
- Commitment to OEF's vision (www.oneearthfuture.org)
- A secondary language is a strong plus
Location:
This position is located at the OEF central office in Broomfield, CO.
