Technical Specialist (Home Based) [Open to Internal and External applicants]

Overview

The Technical Specialist will conduct research and analysis to support the development of outputs for the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD). The role contributes to the creation of a global framework for reporting and managing inequality and social-related risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop research and evidence by identifying research needs, undertaking research to build the evidence base, and developing the TISFD’s Resource Hub.
• Liaise with TISFD’s communications leads, providing evidence and research for external communications.
• Support networks, partnerships and knowledge sharing by identifying potential research partners, developing the TISFD’s Research Network, and engaging with research partners.
• Contribute to technical deliverables by drafting TISFD publications, supporting technical working group discussions, stakeholder engagement, and revision processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in sustainability-related disclosure standards and frameworks, and research and policy developments at the intersection of business, finance, inequality, and social issues.

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) and 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in corporate sustainability and/or sustainable finance, sustainability standards, social impact and risk measurement and/or business and human rights in the public sector, the private sector or academia.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent), in Business, Economics, Finance, Anthropology, Psychology, or another relevant field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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