Help us support a just and equitable energy transition by becoming an Investigator in our Transition Minerals campaign
About Global Witness
Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet where humanity is propelled forward, away from the toxic practices of the past. This means fossil fuels staying in the ground, climate-critical forests standing tall and those on the frontline fighting the climate crisis, who defend our planet, are protected from persecution and attacks.
We want justice for those disproportionately affected by the climate crisis: people in the global south, indigenous communities and communities of colour, women and younger generations. And that the necessary energy transition is done equitably and with the interests of those groups in mind.
For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives for cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better and more just future.
About the campaign
In responding to the climate emergency, the world must move rapidly from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The energy transition is projected to require unprecedented mineral extraction, putting both the environment and those who seek to protect it at risk.
The Transition Minerals team campaigns for a just and equitable energy transition where change is achieved at systemic levels with Global South priorities, expertise, and experience at its heart.
About the role
Your high quality, innovative investigations will expose inequities in extracting minerals for the global energy transition. Your work will directly support our goals by making a compelling case for shifts in power.
About you
You’ll bring your instinct for a compelling story along with your track record in delivering targeted investigations. You will have experience in investigation techniques and processes, from analysing large datasets to working with sensitive sources.
You’ll create and cultivate relationships with internal colleagues, sources and external partners to design and drive investigations that align with campaign goals and amplify the priorities of impacted communities.
Working for us
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.
This role is based in London and therefore to be considered you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This role requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
How to apply
Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us how you meet the person specification to recruitmentcampaigns@globalwitness.org by 9am 6 December 2023. We are seeking interviews week commencing 11 December.
Please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Investigator – Transition Minerals and the following file name for your CV and cover letter: Name_CV and Name_coverletter
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.