Researcher

Job description – Researcher/Senior Researcher
 
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this full-time position is to support research, data analysis and provide summary reports for multiple projects. To assist the Project Manager in work with internal and external resources to support the organization’s strategic goals to improve the economic, environmental, and social conditions of developed and developing countries through mitigating climate change and by developing a new model of economic growth.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. To assist the Project Manager concerning the below duties:

• Research and Analysis in the fields of Climate Impact, Energy Security and Digital AI.
• Provides insight and analysis based on desktop research and knowledge acquired through cultivation of individual and institutional relationships.
• Attends business conferences and work groups aligned with the organization’s objectives per instruction of senior management
• Travels frequently both domestic and international, requiring overnight stay(s).
• Conducts “one-on-one’s” as part of the data gathering process.
• Assists with administrative tasks of the Project Manager.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must be able to be in the office daily.

 
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in Political Science or International studies.
• Bilingual in Japanese and English – in writing and speaking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrable competency in research and analysis.
• Ability to travel internationally with required documentation.

 
KEY COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate
• working relationships and collaborate with internal and external resources
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing in English and Japanese, and presenting information to diverse audiences
• Ability to work with minimal guidance
• Efficiently assembling a large amount of materials within a brief amount of time
• Problem solving
• Ability to develop creative approaches to collecting and analyzing information and new ways to reach target audiences
• Ability to remain current with internal policies, government politics, and industry news
• Critical and logical thinking skills
• Coaching and mentoring abilities to guide team members in skill development and goal achievement