About Greenpeace South Asia
Greenpeace South Asia is a newly established regional office in its early stages of development, working across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of countries. Our environmental campaigns focus on just transition, climate change adaptation, and building momentum towards more inclusive environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives. Based in Colombo, Greenpeace South Asia is a growing, impact-driven campaigning organization committed to driving meaningful and lasting change across the region.
About the position:
As a Research Consultant, you will support Greenpeace South Asia in a research initiative examining urban spaces and infrastructure in cities. The assignment will involve desk-based research, literature review, spatial analysis support, data interpretation, and synthesis of findings into campaign-relevant outputs. The consultant will work closely with campaigners, external experts, and technical advisors to support the delivery of high-quality research and evidence-based insights.
Position Specifics:
| Office Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Employment | Consultant |
| Mode of work | Remote |
| Legal right to work | This is a remote position, and the candidate needs to have the legal rights to live and work from the country of operation that they will be based from. |
What we can offer you:
● A friendly, motivated, and high-performing team in a growing regional office
● Opportunity to help shape a newly established office and its future direction
● Flexible working hours to support better work-life balance
● Strong focus on personal and professional development with global learning opportunities
● Competitive NGO-level salary and benefits package (details shared at offer stage)
In this role you will:
The consultant will undertake literature reviews, support research design and methodology development, identify and assess relevant datasets, and analyze spatial, environmental, socio-economic, and governance-related data. The role will include interpreting GIS and remote sensing outputs, synthesizing key findings and trends, and producing high-quality research outputs such as reports, briefing notes, and policy-oriented materials. The consultant will also translate technical evidence into accessible narratives and recommendations for advocacy and campaign purposes, while collaborating with Greenpeace South Asia staff, project partners, and subject-matter experts throughout the research process.
Vacancy Announcement South Asia
Whom we’re looking for:
The consultant should have demonstrated experience in urban research, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate social, environmental, spatial, and governance dimensions. They should possess strong knowledge of urban systems, public spaces, urban ecology, environmental governance, and issues of equity and accessibility, alongside proficiency in GIS, spatial analysis, and the interpretation of geospatial data, including maps and remote sensing outputs. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into accessible narratives and deliver high-quality outputs independently within agreed timelines.
Our Approach on Recruitment
Greenpeace is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!
For a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the full ToR.
Please apply through our portal – Click here
Apply before 19th June 2026
