Research & Policy Coordinator

Indigenous Climate Action

5d•$55,000 - $68,000•Remote

About The Position

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is looking for someone who is ambitious, personable and passionately committed to true Indigenous Climate Justice to serve as its Research & Policy Coordinator. This is a remote, work from home, online working position with priority given to Indigenous people who live in so-called Canada. At ICA we inspire action through the development of tools and opportunities created with, by and for our communities, with the goal of uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and waters for future generations. Together we seek to build a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all. For more information about ICA, visit our website at https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/ POSITION SUMMARY Indigenous Climate Action is seeking a confident and proactive individual to fill the role of the Research Coordinator. The Research & Policy Coordinator will support ICA’s research and policy programming by coordinating projects, strengthening partnerships, supporting evaluation and community engagement systems, and contributing to climate policy analysis and movement-servicing research. In addition, the Coordinator will be required to work in collaboration with ICA leadership and cross-pod teams to ensure outputs are community-driven, accessible and aligned with ICA’s principles. The Research & Policy Coordinator reports to the Research and Policy Manager. In addition, the Research & Policy Coordinator may be required to contribute to the design, writing, analysis and coordinator across multiple projects and initiatives

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., education, social sciences, political science, or political economy) with a minimum 2 years of related experience.
Extensive knowledge of federal/provincial/territorial climate and Indigenous rights policies, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of intergovernmental, settler and Indigenous governance structures.
Strong relationship-building skills for balanced diverse perspectives and expectations, and the ability to communicate constructive advice (with internal and external stakeholders).
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify emerging issues, connect different priorities, see the big picture, and consider long-term impacts.
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and present clear advice through briefing materials, in response to action requests, and in meetings.
Excellent analytical skills to research and provide an accurate and thorough analysis including recommendations.
Proven agility and time management skills to work effectively within tight timelines, and maintain resilience in politically sensitive and dynamic environments.
Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
Familiar with the values of anti-oppression and creating spaces that are inclusive.
Experience working with Indigenous-led organizations and structures that challenges systems of colonization, white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism.
Experienced in conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of ICA’s research initiatives (including timelines, deliverables, engagement and reporting)
Assist in the development of ICA’s Research Grant Program
Support the planning and coordination of research-related events and knowledge-sharing spaces (report launches, webinars, etc.)
Contribute to accessible research dissemination (including summaries, community reports, tools, etc.)
Support internal tracking of research engagement metrics (downloads, event attendance, feedback forms, etc.)
Support Development team in funding related applications and reporting
Support the coordination and dissemination of ICA’s Policy Toolkit
Support planning and delivery of ICA’s Policy Toolkit “How To Use” Webinar and feedback processes
Support the coordination and development of 1-2 policy workshops in collaboration with Education & Training
Contribute to policy analysis work as it arises, including background research and support for ICA position papers and policy outputs
Assist in preparing materials for ICA participation in national and international spaces (e.g., UNFCCC, UNFPII and related forums)
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, research networks, and Indigenous communities
Support the design, distribution and analysis of ICA’s community feedback surveys to support ICA’s movement-servicing work
Participate in coalition meetings and strategic spaces as required to strengthen ICA’s presence, gathering insights and remaining informed on emerging issues
Support ICA’s initiatives to amplify Indigenous-led climate solutions (including story-telling and monthly highlights)
Support with engagement planning to ensure ICA’s research and policy outputs remain relevant and community-accountable
Support relationship-building with ICA’s National Steering Committee (NSC) and Youth Council (once established)
Support the development of internal systems for evaluation and accountability across research and policy programming
Assist in auditing ICA’s past research and policy outputs
Support documentation of barriers communities face when engaging with policy systems and processes
Support the implementation of a responsive intake system for requests, ensuring accountability and timeline responses
Attend regular check-ins with supervisor
Attend weekly staff meetings
Pod huddles and support
Attend face to face staff meetings where possible
Professional development opportunities
Integration periods
Asana training