Conceptual tasks, strategy development

• In conjunction with the Regional Research & Investigation Coordinator, advise campaign projects on research-related matters and research and data-oriented opportunities.
• Collaborate with Regional and Country Teams to identify needs, process improvement opportunities, and devise strategies relevant to data collection and analysis.
• Design research and investigations plans according to Greenpeace standards and protocols, including finding and verifying credible, relevant, and reliable sources of information.
• Keep abreast of research methodologies, tactics, tools, and discourse on the main environmental issues which could be of use to Greenpeace.
• Identify up-to-date sources of data and methods to continuously improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Implement desk research and investigations

• Conduct research and analysis related to a variety of campaign issues. Identify and analyze local, national, and global trends that may be relevant to the organization. This may include interpreting trends and patterns in large data sets.
• Collect and analyze information and data in proper format. Capture and organize useful information and data into databases to ensure strategic and valuable information is available for campaigning purposes.
• Prepare research materials and outputs, including producing briefing papers and reports to support campaign goals.
• Prepare reports for management that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• When relevant, initiate collaboration and maintain relationships with internal and external individuals and institutions to enhance Greenpeace research capability.
• With guidance from the Regional Research & Investigation Coordinator, identify and prioritize research needs and strategies across Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s offices.
• Work closely with project teams to effectively plan and conduct research projects that contribute to the project’s objectives.
• Work with communications and engagement colleagues to ensure that research & investigations are translated into actionable strategy and/or communications for targeted external audiences in each country
• Help identify and develop a pool of external researchers or collaborators when required.
• Ensure accurate and professional research tasks are delivered in a timely manner.

Compliance/ Keeping Framework Conditions

• Ensure Greenpeace research and investigation are of professional quality and meet agreed global standards.
• Follow appropriate safety and security protocols in Greenpeace.
• Lead and be involved in the development of research-related protocols, policies and standards.
• Evaluate research process and outcomes. Complete evaluation reports if required.
• Responsibly direct and control project spending.