Lead Researcher with focus on climate inequality, Oxfam Sweden

Lead Researcher with focus on climate inequality (parental leave replacement) with Oxfam Sweden
 
Oxfam has established itself as a strong global voice in ending inequality and climate change. Part of this is conducting and commissioning research projects, as high quality and novel research lays the foundation for our campaigns and advocacy work. In 2020, Oxfam - together with partners - published the work on carbon inequality, showing that the richest 10% of the global population are not only responsible for 46% of emissions but will use what is left of the carbon budget before 2030. The data was taken up by the UN for its 2020 UN Emissions Gap report and was covered in more than 2000 articles, was amplified in social media by Greta Thunberg, Bill McKibben, Patricia Espinosa, Ban Ki Moon and António Guterres.​ 
 
Sweden aims to continue conducting research on climate inequality and take an even bigger role within Oxfam to drive cutting edge research within the confederation. 
 
We are now looking for a parental leave replacement for our Lead Researcher with focus on climate inequality. 
 
The role as Lead Researcher
This is a mid-level position. You will be part of Oxfam Sweden's Strategic Partnership team and will report to the Strategic Partnership Manager. You will work closely with the Institutional Funding Lead and the Policy Manager. The role involves working in close collaboration with the global Climate Inequality Group, which together drives Oxfam's global campaigning, advocacy, research, and policy work on climate inequality. 
 
You will be responsible for new and ongoing research on climate inequality and in that way ensure that 1/ Oxfam globally continues to be an important voice in the climate debate and succeeds in influencing the discourse and policy work on climate inequality; 2/ Oxfam Sweden keeps pushing the agenda on climate inequality; 3/ closely work together with the Strategic Partnership Manager and Institutional Funding Lead to ensure that Oxfam Sweden is able to cover its costs for its research work. 
 
Responsibilities include 

• Oversee and coordinate key research projects on climate inequality
• Ensure that the research is methodologically sound and adheres to high quality standards
• Manage relationships with research institutions
• Together with the Oxfam Climate Inequality Group and Oxfam Sweden’s Policy Manager, advise on and contribute to developing policy asks into research outputs that are in line with Oxfam current policies or can become new policies
• Work with the Oxfam Climate Inequality Group to develop a publication strategy
 
Required Competencies 

• At least three years of experience with developing and delivering high quality quantitative and qualitative research on the topic of climate change (ideally climate justice and/or, climate inequality)
• High level of analytical and strategic thinking
• Experience producing evidence-based policy recommendations, policy briefs, reports and communication materials tailored for specific audiences
• Experience commissioning and managing consultants and research partners
• Experience representing, negotiating, and networking with different internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate with various team members 
• Experience and ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
• Deep commitment to decolonial, anti-racist, feminist led research
• Ability to be self-motivated and to demonstrate initiative in achieving objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English 
 
Valued competencies 

• Experience developing and coordinating/implementing policy and advocacy strategies to influence decision makers
• Experience with applying for and managing grants for research
• Swedish language competency
 
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to undertake research that captures the attention globally on key issues of our time, presented in fresh ways and influencing policy and advocacy. You will be able to work across geographies and organisations with passionate colleagues. You will be able to model research that supports our fight against climate change and inequality and has the potential to influence discourses worldwide. 
 
How to apply   
The deadline for applications is 4th of December 2022. The starting date is as soon as possible or according to agreement with full-time employment for at least one year. 
The placement is in our Stockholm office. However, we believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We follow the collective agreement between FREMIA, Unionen och Akademikerförbunden. 
 
Additional information 
Diversity creates creativity, which in turn creates innovative thinking – a prerequisite for success. We especially welcome applicants who can contribute to increasing diversity in the Swedish office.
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. 
We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Please note that all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks


Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. Working with partners, we use a combination of practical tactics and innovation to deliver development programs, public education, campaigns, advocacy and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts. From sanitation and clean water to getting more girls into school, we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.