Call for Consultants: Research Case Studies on Climate Reparations and Green Colonialism in Africa

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct research case studies documenting colonial heritage and contemporary legacies shaping climate justice struggles in African countries
• Examine how contemporary climate or energy initiatives reflect historical/colonial trajectories of extraction, racial hierarchy, and economic control
• Center the experiences, perspectives, and strategies of affected communities, particularly African women
• Map roles and responsibilities of state institutions, private actors, financial institutions, and international climate governance arrangements

This research advances climate justice and reparations for Africa by documenting how "green" development projects often reproduce colonial patterns of extraction and harm, particularly affecting African women and vulnerable communities, and identifying mechanisms for redress and structural change.

Required qualifications:

• PhD or advanced master's degree in law, political science, anthropology, history, geography, development studies, or relevant social science
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental justice, extractive economies, gender analysis, or historical research
• Strong understanding of African contexts, economies, and societies
• Field research experience, preferably with African women or marginalized communities
• Strong analytical and writing skills with evidence of prior publications
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili, or case study-relevant local languages is an asset
• Commitment to ethical and community-centered methodologies

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job posting.

African Futures Lab focuses on climate justice and reparations for Africa, examining how contemporary climate initiatives intersect with colonial histories and legacies to shape climate justice struggles across the continent.