You Must Have-
• A Ph.D. in economics, anthropology, sociology, geography, or a related discipline.
And you must have experience in:
• conducting multi-level policy and institutional analysis in water resources development, with a focus on agricultural water management and rural development.
• participatory research methods such as semi-structure interviews, key informant analysis, problem tree assessment, focus group discussions, and direct observation.
• writing multi-disciplinary research proposals for IWMI’s work in the region.
• liaising with both donors and national government agencies to ensure IWMI’s research impact and uptake in the region.
You must possess:
• a minimum of five years research experience on water/land or natural resources management in developing countries.
• proven familiarity with economics and social science issues and methods as related to agricultural water use in developing countries.
• competence in the application of statistical methods.
• a proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
It would be useful if you had:
• a knowledge of existing bureaucratic structures, legal regulations, and inter-sectoral relationships of relevant ministries/government
agencies in the Himalayan region.
• working experience in developing countries, especially South Asia.
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.
Scholarship Application Deadline:31-3-2011
