Research Fellow
The WorldFish Center
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Last Date: February 28, 2011
A unique opportunity based in Cambodia has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
RESEARCH FELLOW
Key Responsibilities
• Providing leadership, conceiving, designing and conducting research, and developing research solutions to meet specified objectives;
• Managing and mentoring WorldFish and NARS science teams by providing support and building up team skills on technical subject matters;
• Promoting cross-disciplinary and participatory approaches for analyzing institutional and policy challenges relating to food security, ecology, livelihoods and natural resources management;
• Leading WorldFish projects with a significant proportion of time dedicated to the regional Wetlands Alliance programme;
• Publishing results of research in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and other media, and preparing manuals synthesizing information on topics within the specific subject matter particularly related to participatory processes in development;
• Mentoring and supervising junior research staffs and developing teams;
• Identifying opportunities and contributing to the development of research and management partnerships with scientists, agencies and institutes (including CGIAR Centers) in appropriate areas of expertise;
• Providing leadership in the development of new research proposals at regional and global levels; and
• Facilitating the implementation of external reviews and contributing to other activities and processes of the discipline and other Center activities as required.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
• Strong research skills and an ability to critically assess and synthesize existing research;
• Project management, partner relations, and communications skills; demonstrated ability to work in multi-partner multi-disciplinary research collaboration including an ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and work independently under deadlines; and
• Proven track record in developing funded proposals.
Desired
• Ability to adapt and communicate effectively in a wide range of cultural settings and with different stakeholders;
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating social and ecological factors; with application to small-scale fisheries an advantage; and
• Capacity to establish a publishing track record in relevant field.
Qualifications and Experiences
Essential
• Masters in social science field (e.g. sociology, geography, anthropology, political science, rural development planning, natural resources economics, institutional economics, development policy, law, etc.); and
• Working experience addressing social dimensions of natural resources management, rural development, or fisheries and aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
Desired
• Ph.D in social science field related to development and specifically aquatic resource related issues;
• Managing action research projects addressing poverty and development issues
• Track record in developing successful project proposals; and
• Peer-reviewed publication record.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications and work experience. You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the position of Research Fellow – Cambodia”) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at worldfish-hr@cgiar.org. Please indicate in the cover letter the source (where you saw the job advertisement). Initial screening of applications will begin immediately but position will remain open until filled. This is a global position based at WorldFish office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Last Date: February 28, 2011
The WorldFish Center, located on the island of Penang, Malaysia, is a world-class scientific research organization. Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. We have offices in 8 countries and engage in collaborative research with more than 200 partners in more than 25 countries. The Center is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
A unique opportunity based in Cambodia has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
RESEARCH FELLOW
Key Responsibilities
• Providing leadership, conceiving, designing and conducting research, and developing research solutions to meet specified objectives;
• Managing and mentoring WorldFish and NARS science teams by providing support and building up team skills on technical subject matters;
• Promoting cross-disciplinary and participatory approaches for analyzing institutional and policy challenges relating to food security, ecology, livelihoods and natural resources management;
• Leading WorldFish projects with a significant proportion of time dedicated to the regional Wetlands Alliance programme;
• Publishing results of research in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and other media, and preparing manuals synthesizing information on topics within the specific subject matter particularly related to participatory processes in development;
• Mentoring and supervising junior research staffs and developing teams;
• Identifying opportunities and contributing to the development of research and management partnerships with scientists, agencies and institutes (including CGIAR Centers) in appropriate areas of expertise;
• Providing leadership in the development of new research proposals at regional and global levels; and
• Facilitating the implementation of external reviews and contributing to other activities and processes of the discipline and other Center activities as required.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
• Strong research skills and an ability to critically assess and synthesize existing research;
• Project management, partner relations, and communications skills; demonstrated ability to work in multi-partner multi-disciplinary research collaboration including an ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and work independently under deadlines; and
• Proven track record in developing funded proposals.
Desired
• Ability to adapt and communicate effectively in a wide range of cultural settings and with different stakeholders;
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating social and ecological factors; with application to small-scale fisheries an advantage; and
• Capacity to establish a publishing track record in relevant field.
Qualifications and Experiences
Essential
• Masters in social science field (e.g. sociology, geography, anthropology, political science, rural development planning, natural resources economics, institutional economics, development policy, law, etc.); and
• Working experience addressing social dimensions of natural resources management, rural development, or fisheries and aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
Desired
• Ph.D in social science field related to development and specifically aquatic resource related issues;
• Managing action research projects addressing poverty and development issues
• Track record in developing successful project proposals; and
• Peer-reviewed publication record.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications and work experience. You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the position of Research Fellow – Cambodia”) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at worldfish-hr@cgiar.org. Please indicate in the cover letter the source (where you saw the job advertisement). Initial screening of applications will begin immediately but position will remain open until filled. This is a global position based at WorldFish office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
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