Location | Kyrgyz Republic |
Programme | Social Development - Education |
Agency | University of Central Asia |
Deadline | 9 Oct 2011 |
The University of Central Asia was founded in 2000 by the governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, and His Highness the Aga Khan, and is the world's first internationally chartered institution of higher education. UCA was created to offer an internationally recognized standard of higher education in Central Asia and create knowledgeable, skilled and creative graduates who will contribute leadership, ideas and innovations to the transitioning economies and communities of the region. The mission of UCA is to promote the socio-economic development of Central Asia's mountain societies, while at the same time helping the diverse peoples of the region to preserve and draw upon their rich cultural traditions and heritages as assets for the future. UCA operates within a framework of values that espouses academic excellence, individual rights and security, responsibility to community and public service, and is committed to ethical and transparent practices. More information...
The Position
UCA recently established the Mountain Societies Research Centre (MSRC), a University-wide research institution that seeks to generate, disseminate and promote the application of knowledge for the development of mountainous regions and their societies. The Centre aims to fulfill five complementary objectives:
Generate and disseminate relevant knowledge through sound research Build Central Asian capacity to conduct research relevant to mountain societies Inform policy and practice through evidence-based research Become a knowledge hub in Central Asia for scholars, development practitioners and policymakers Inform UCA's mountain societies-oriented academic programmes.The Mountain Societies Research Centre, along with other thematic research centres currently being established, will be the academic core of UCA in the next five-year period during which UCA is developing its undergraduate and graduate-level academic programmes.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, lead the process of formulating and developing the research agenda for the Centre. Define roles and responsibilities of and recruit research teams including research fellows, external mentors, and development implementation-oriented collaborators. Provide consistent input to research teams on the development of research proposals, particularly with regard to the potential applied outputs of research. Participate in, and in some cases, lead the implementation and application of externally funded research. Develop the Centre as a knowledge and resource hub for researchers and practitioners interested in mountain societies. Develop and implement monitoring systems and other internal quality assurance structures Provide strategic input to the organization of Centre-hosted events such as conferences, roundtables, and policy and practice seminars. Ensure that relevant, UCA-hosted, international initiatives are contributing to the goal of the Centre.
The Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
PhD in a discipline or interdisciplinary area relevant to the social and economic development of mountain societies. At least three years of relevant experience. Demonstrated independent research leadership and publications in refereed journals. Excellent conceptual skills in identifying information and knowledge gaps, and research opportunities. Ability to work in developing/emerging countries and effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders from different backgrounds, including scientific, managerial and other non-scientific backgrounds. Experience with writing successful grant proposals and managing externally funded research. Fluency in English DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Flexibility and ability to work in a start-up environment of a new academic institution Strong analytical skills with interest in academic and applied research Highly motivated to develop research teams and mentor young researchers from the region Knowledge and experience in sustainable mountain development in the greater Central Asia region (including Afghanistan and Pakistan) Working knowledge of Russian and/or a Central Asian language
Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
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