August 9th, 2022 at 10:11 am
Job vacancy for Resource Recovery and Agri-food System Expert at International Water Management Institute
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is looking for a competent, self-motivated, and dynamic candidate to join as the Resource Recovery and Agri-food System Expert.
The Resource Recovery and Agri-food System Expert will lead key aspects of circular economy and water pollution research in IWMI contributing to three CGIAR initiatives:
Duties AND Responsibilities:
- Firstly, Creatively generate ideas on IWMI’s research in the circular economy and water pollution and wastewater management space, specifically identifying opportunities for research in environment and agricultural (food systems) space in developing countries and delivering innovation including in both urban and rural contexts.
- Secondly, Lead project development and implementation in liaison with IWMI colleagues and external partners, ensuring delivery of outputs to an international standard; this includes designing and supervising data collection and analysis from field research.
- Thirdly, Facilitate innovative options for scaling bio-circular economy solutions (including recovery of nutrients, water, and organic matter) from a technical, agronomic and economic perspectives.
- Lastly, Lead IWMI’s work on converting waste to fertilizer as a climate and crisis adaptation strategy and in response to the demand by national governments in the light of the current global fertilizer scarcity.
Qualification Required & Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
- To begin with, PhD in environmental sciences, agriculture, Soil and crop sciences or other related fields.
- Then, Minimum of 7 years of experience in research on resource recovery and reuse, circularity and related agriculture studies including substantial experience in tackling environmental challenges related to waste/wastewater management.
- Also, Experience in developing and leading research teams with multiple partners and covering multiple disciplines in developing countries and elsewhere.
- Afterwards, Previous work experience in developing country contexts (Asia and/or Africa), including data scarce (and sometimes remote) environments.
- Finally, Proven ability to bring in research funding.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Essential:
- Capacity for research leadership attested to by possession of a solid publication record.
- Then, Evidence of strategic and conceptual and system thinking including ability to develop an innovative research agenda and lead thinking among groups of researchers.
- Also, Effective project and people management skills to oversee a range of activities and motivate people to successfully complete them.
- Moreover, Understanding of ecological principles, the concept of ecosystem services and links to soil, water, biodiversity, health and agriculture.
- Additionally, Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral.
- Lastly, Ability to work as a member of a team, and work with researchers of other CGIAR centers, cultures and professional backgrounds.
Benefits
- This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term disability insurance coverage and a transportation allowance.
- Globally recruited staff who are employed at a duty station outside of their home base/country of nationality will also receive relocation assistance, a housing allowance, home-leave plane tickets for self and eligible dependents and education assistance for eligible dependents.
The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possible extension.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For Job vacancy for Resource Recovery and Agri-food System Expert
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Closing Date: 23 August, 2022
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