Research and Advocacy Associate

* Drive collaborative research and policy discussions across national and regional platforms to identify key threats and opportunities, fostering strategic campaigning and advocacy efforts. * Architect and manage coordination spaces, including virtual meetings, email lists, and online forums, to facilitate seamless communication and information sharing among stakeholders. * Deliver targeted support to organizations navigating national and regional policy landscapes, providing expert research, policy guidance, and connections to specialist networks as needed. * Spearhead waste trade and plastics policy initiatives in collaboration with ESDO colleagues and partners worldwide, driving progress toward a toxic-free and zero-waste future. * Foster strategic partnerships with knowledge and learning networks, aligning ESDO's activities with organizational learning initiatives to maximize impact and coordination. * Lead active participation in national and regional communities of practice, driving project activities forward and promoting best practices in environmental action research. * Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies, leveraging media articles, blog posts, and other outreach methods to showcase project achievements and impact to the donor community. * Design and produce high-quality project outreach materials, including brochures, multimedia presentations, and visual content, to communicate ESDO's mission and vision to diverse audiences.