About TMG Research As a Berlin-based research organisation with a team in Nairobi, Kenya and research sites in Benin, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Madagascar and South Africa, TMG works on responsible governance and sustainability issues in the areas of sustainable management and responsible governance of land and oceans, food systems, and climate. As an organisation, TMG brings sound knowledge and practical experience in facilitating national, European, and international processes and is dedicated to the analysis and solution of new and complex challenges. TMG’s research projects are developed, conducted and evaluated jointly with actors from science, politics, the private sector and civil society. About the project The project CLIF (Assessment and Communication of Climate Impacts of Food), financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of BMUV and coordinated by WWF Germany, aims to promote sustainable consumption patterns and empower companies, politicians, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions when consuming and purchasing food. Under output I of the project TMG investigates wider questions of sustainable food system transformation processes. In exchange with an extended group of experts, TMG conducts research and intends to develop a systematic understanding of the transformation of food systems. Your tasks - Implement the scientific work programme of the project; this includes conducting the necessary scientific analyses of food systems transformation, presenting the findings in a targeted way to different policy makers in order to influence national and global policy processes on SDG 12, coordinating the cooperation with a group of experts and implementing multi-stakeholder consultations with regional thought leaders - Ensure the quality of the research work, methods and standards; structure the processes, ensure the output quality, budget controlling and project reporting – in close collaboration with the project coordinator - Maintain partnerships with project partners, external experts and stakeholders relevant to the project - Support in strategically positioning the project in the relevant (policy) debates through various types of publications and events - Contribute to the further strategic and scientific development of TMG Research Your profile - Master’s degree in agriculture, environmental studies, international development, economics, politics, or a related field - At least 3 years of relevant experience in working within an international thinktank or research institution, with a focus on governance processes and policy strategies - In-depth scientific knowledge of sustainability issues of food production and consumption and their potential solutions, experience in the fields of sustainable agriculture and food systems as well as sustainable diets is an asset - Excellent scientific desk and applied research skills, knowledge about various scientific methods and experience in science communication - Experience in coordinating workstreams with external, international researchers and partners - Enthusiasm, flexibility, strong team spirit and a commitment to working within a dynamic, transdisciplinary, policy-relevant research field - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and good working knowledge of German is required We offer you - Work in a transdisciplinary think tank with a truly international work programme and the aspiration to enable sustainability transformations - The opportunity to shape and drive a systemic food system shift to ensure a healthy planet and sustainable livelihoods - Flexible working hours and mobile working - Salary in accordance with TVöD (Bund) E13, including annual bonus payment acc. to TVöD (Bund) - 30 days of paid annual leave in acc
Research Associate Food Systems Transformation (m/f/x) (80%) (Leiter/in - Forschung und Entwicklung)