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AboutGlobal Witness
Our goal is a more sustainable,just and equal planet where humanity is propelled forward, away from the toxicpractices of the past. This means fossil fuels staying in the ground,climate-critical forests standing tall and those on the frontline fighting theclimate crisis, who defend our planet, are protected from persecution andattacks.
We want justice forthose disproportionately affected by the climate crisis: people in the globalsouth, indigenous communities and communities of colour, women and younger generations.And that the necessary energy transition is done equitably and with theinterests of those groups in mind.
To do this we have tostand up to the corporate drivers of the climate crisis – the fossil fuelcompanies that continue to extract and burn when the science is telling us tostop, the global banks financing deforestation and the businesses that turn ablind eye, or worse are complicit in, attacks on defenders. This also includestargeting the role of big tech companies that are allowing misinformation andhate to be spread in the increasingly online world.
For us to succeed, weneed to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives forcohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one anotherand the planet to build a better and more just future.
About the role
This role will manage data analysts, investigators and advisors inand out of house who work closely with our campaigns to develop sector-leadingresearch at Global Witness.
This role will oversee the delivery of innovative campaignproducts and lead the development and implementation of a Data Investigationsmodel that delivers campaign goals for Global Witness.
About you
You will be a strategic thinker, an innovator, and a leader with atrack record of helping organisations to change the way they use digitalmethods in their research, by using your skills to identify new technical andeditorial opportunities for campaigns
As an excellent editor you’ll be experienced in editingdata-driven articles and reports for a variety of audiences includingpolicymakers and the public. You will also command at least one programminglanguage and have excellent wide-ranging technical data journalism skills
Finally,you’ll have a strong affinity to Global Witness’ values, workingcollaboratively internally and externally to achieve maximum impact.
Working for us
GlobalWitness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London,Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place towork. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working.We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work.We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.
Weoffer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 daysannual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance,wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.
Thisrole is based in London and therefore to be considered you must be able toprovide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. For this role we will also consideroverseas applicants and if necessary, offer visa sponsorship. If applying from overseas,applicants will need to meet the visa requirements. We are working under ahybrid working model which requires at least 2 days a week in the office.
