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Senior Researcher - Environmental Sciences

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Last Date: February 15, 2011
 

 


The Person and the Job
If you possess a PhD in Environmental Sciences or a related field, and have at least ten years’ experience in research on water quality and environmental issues related to agricultural water/soil management, have the ability to develop and implement research projects and strategies on assessing and mitigating water quality issues as they affect human and environmental health, in developing countries, then this could be the job for you. This position reports to the Theme Leader-Water Quality, Health and Environment.


You will:
• creatively lead and provide strategic direction on IWMI’s research on water quality, agriculture and ecosystems, and synthesize interdisciplinary research in environmental services in developing countries;
• assess different scenarios of environmental and human health impacts of poor water quality in urban and rural Asia, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and sub-Saharan Africa across scales, preferably based on QMRA, QCRA and GIS;
• assess risk mitigation options for safeguarding human and environmental health in the developing country context, i.e., with and without
conventional wastewater treatment;
• assess options for using ecosystem services (e.g., wetlands) for water quality amelioration;
• assess options for resource recovery from waste streams (nutrients, water and biogas) from a technical and/or (preferably) business perspective;
• write project proposals commensurate with IWMI’s strategic objectives;
• design and supervise field data collection and analysis;
• translate environmental and health impacts of low water quality or wastewater irrigation into costs and benefits (in close collaboration with economists);
• develop policy recommendations for assessing and mitigating negative externalities of low water quality in collaboration with FAO, UNEP and WHO;
• prepare research reports, journal articles, seminar papers and other scientific manuscripts for the dissemination of research results;
• integrate research findings into effective policy recommendations and disseminate information through relevant guidelines and policy briefs, etc.; and
• liaise between IWMI research activities, projects and themes especially those in the CGIAR Research Program 5, in addition to partners, other institutes, governments and donors.


You must possess:
• PhD in environmental sciences or related field;
• minimum of 10 years’ experience in research on water quality and environmental issues related to agricultural water/soil management;
• experience of developing and leading research teams with multiple partners and multiple disciplines from advanced research institutes and developing countries;
• previous experience of work in developing country contexts (Asia and/or Africa), including data-scarce environments;
• the ability to develop fundable research proposals;
• a solid publication record;
• understanding of ecological principles, the concept of ecosystem services and links to water and agriculture;
• understanding of the importance of institutional governance, economics and social issues as they impact water resources development and their actual use;
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral; and
• the ability to work as a member of a team, and work with researchers of other CGIAR centers, cultures and professional backgrounds.
 

It would be useful if you had:
• experience of relevant international conventions and how science can contribute to their implementation;
• experience working with public health partner institutions;
• experience working and living in developing countries;
• capacity for research leadership;
• the ability to work harmoniously in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• evidence of strategic and conceptual thinking - ability to develop an innovative research agenda;
• effective project and people management skills to oversee a range of activities and motivate people to successfully complete them;
• ability to analyze, synthesize and write persuasively;
• high degree of innovation, originality and creativity; and
• sound qualitative and quantitative skills.


This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement and health insurance package. IWMI’s policy is to appoint staff initially on three-year contracts which are subject to renewal, depending on performance and the Institute’s needs. This position will also require travel in the regions IWMI works in.


Complete Application Form + attach your résumé + attach your letter which addresses IWMI’s requirements shown above
with names and email addresses of 3 professional referees, to be contacted if you are short-listed

 

Please submit your application on-line at: www.iwmi.org/About_IWMI/Vacancies/ 

Your application will be acknowledged automatically within 24 hours. If not, please email us at work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org


The International Water Management Institute ( www.iwmi.org ) is a non-profit, scientific organization engaged in research and capacity building activities for developing countries. Our mission is to overcome poverty through better management of land and water resources. Working with diverse partners and supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ( www.cgiar.org ), IWMI seeks to translate its research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, resource managers and poor rural communities. IWMI is based in Sri Lanka and has regional offices in 12 countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.


IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

 

 

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