ATSAF Job news 22 - 21.11.07
November 21, 2007.
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1. AVRDC, Director General
2. Cgiar System-Wide Livestock Programme, Coordinator
3. FAL, 4 Doktorandenstellen
4. Hu Berlin, Resource Economics: Research Coordinator
5. IAMO, Post-Docs and PhD candidates, Economic dynamics and social equilibrium in rural
China
6. ICARDA, Range Ecology & Management Specialist, Arabian Peninsula Regional Program,
Muscat, Oman
7. ICARDA, Water/Irrigation Management Specialist, Arabian Peninsula Regional Program,
Muscat, Oman
8. ICARDA, Research Associate, Aleppo
9. ZEF, PhD Researcher
10. ZEF, PhD Student, Economic and Ecological Restructuring of Land- and Water Use in
the Region Khorezm (Uzbekistan)".
11. World Bank, infoDev, 2 Program Analysts, 1 Senior Program Officer
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1.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Director General
The World Vegetable Center is seeking a new Director General for appointment by April
2008. The Center is an internationally funded, autonomous, nonprofit research and
development organization headquartered in Taiwan with regional centers in Thailand, India
and Tanzania, sub-regional offices in Uzbekistan, Syria and Mali, and national or project
offices in six other countries across Asia and Africa. The Center has a global mandate and
an annual budget of about US million. Its mission is to conduct research and
development leading to the alleviation of poverty and malnutrition in the developing world
through increased production and consumption of safe vegetables, especially for those living
on less than two dollars per day.
Initially focused on Asia, the Center is now the leading vegetable research and development
organization for the developing world. Its activities are conducted in partnership with the
private sector, national agricultural research systems, CGIAR and non-CGIAR international
agricultural research centers, advanced research institutes, universities and non-
governmental organizations. Over the last five years the Center has been in a phase of
renewal which has included the renovation of its headquarters´ laboratories, administrative
offices and housing. Its research and development work has also been refocused into five
major themes covering germplasm conservation, genetic enhancement, seed and safe
vegetable production, post-harvest management and human nutrition.
Globally, the Director General is responsible for providing strategic vision leadership and
overall management for more than 50 internationally-recruited staff and about 300 nationally-
recruited staff. He or she must understand and be able to articulate global research and
development needs. This will ensure that scientists are motivated to deliver global public
goods and that the funding agencies of developed and developing countries, foundations,
trusts and other donor organizations continue to support the Center´s operations. The
Director General is also responsible for creating and ensuring the successful implementation
and outcome of projects and initiatives such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded
vBSS Project, the Global Horticulture Initiative, and CIMBAA - Collaboration on Insect
Management for Brassicas in Asia and Africa. The Director General reports to a multi-
national Board of Directors composed of members representing countries that participate in
and make financial contributions to the Center and major financing agencies which contribute
to the Center.
The position requires a highly experienced professional who has a good combination of the
following qualities:
· A Ph.D. or equivalent in an agriculturally-related biological or social sciences
discipline and extensive knowledge of agriculture in the developing world, including the
vegetable sector;
· An established international reputation in the management of a scientific research
unit or institution, especially the vision, good judgment, and ability to inspire and lead a multi-
disciplinary, multi-national, multi-ethnic team of highly qualified scientists;
· Demonstrated ability to raise financial, technical and political support for innovative
research and development programs;
· Experience and skills in intellectual property rights, appropriate utilization of
biotechnology, and application of modern information and communications technologies;
· Effective communication skills in written and spoken English, with additional
language skills desirable;
· Diplomatic sensitivity and a keen awareness of global affairs;
· Willingness to travel extensively throughout the world, often under demanding
conditions.
The salary and benefits package for the Director General is attractive, managed through
AIARC, and comparable with those of similar international institutions. The Director
General´s term is four years and renewable. Further information about the Center can be
found at www.avrdc.org.
Application procedures:
Applications should be submitted by 15 December 2007 and include a detailed curriculum
vitae and a letter of interest and qualifications. They should be sent by email to the Chair of
The World Vegetable Center Director General Search Committee at
dgsearch@netra.avrdc.org.tw. Strict confidentiality will be observed in all cases.
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2.
Coordinator - Cgiar System-Wide Livestock Programme
Closing date 31/12/2007
Date of issuance 14/11/2007
Organisational unit The Systemwide Livestock Programme (SLP)
Duty station Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Vacancy announcement no. SLP/11/07
Responsibilities
The Systemwide Livestock Programme (SLP) of the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is a consortium of 12
international agricultural research centres and the organisations that
collaborate with them. The SLP contributes to the CGIAR goals of
alleviating poverty in the developing world and protecting natural
resources in order to achieve sustainable food security by building and
strengthening links between diverse CGIAR centres and programmes, their
partners and other stakeholders to develop integrated research on
livestock related issues. The globally networked International Livestock
Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental
degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries,
working in partnership with organisations in developing countries. ILRI's
headquarters is in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and
are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group
on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).To find out more about
ILRI, visit our Website at www.cgiar.org/ilri/
As convener of the System-wide Livestock Progamme (SLP), ILRI seeks to
recruit a coordinator to be based at the SLP coordination office at ILRI's
principal site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. * The coordinator will provide
intellectual leadership to the SLP and drive the strategic planning of the
programme, working in close collaboration with the steering committee (the
Livestock Programme Group - LPG) which comprises of representatives of all
partner CGIAR centres. * Leading fund raising for the programme (including
engagement with the donor community) and coordinating calls for proposals,
their evaluation, and management will be led by the incumbent, working
closely with the LPG, ILRI management and scientists. * The coordinator
will facilitate the implementation of funded projects, monitor their
progress and where appropriate to their own expertise, contribute to the
research outputs. * Duties will also include general programme management
- preparation of medium term plan, work plans, budgets as well as
financial and technical reports for donors and other stakeholders, and
overall management of the SLP coordination office. * Promotion of the SLP
and its achievements through public awareness efforts is also important.
Core competencies
This position requires someone with visionary leadership, outstanding
inter personal skills and a broad understanding of livestock research for
development issues as they relate to developing countries. Initiating,
fostering and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders,
especially those concerned with livestock research will be important and
requires a good understanding and ability to communicate on diverse
livestock related issues in different parts of the World. A good
understanding of the needs for organization and coordination across
multi-country multi-institute projects, and the related administrative
logistics and support will be useful. - A sound systems perspective,
especially related to the challenges of working in multi-disciplinary and
institutional partnerships required for livestock development. - Excellent
facilitation and negotiating skills. Demonstrated ability to engage with
diverse partners, providing leadership and generating enthusiasm in the
context of common goals - Good management skills especially for complex
projects, ensuring appropriate and transparent financial, technical
requirements and reports are met - Excellent communication skills,
including ability to relate to both technical and non technical audiences
through oral and written means
Education
- A PhD in agricultural sciences with a sound knowledge
Work experience
substantial experience in livestock research and development in
developing countries.
Languages
English
Other desirable skills
Terms of appointment
Initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal,
contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.
ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars
Applications Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and
the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional
qualifications and work experience, to the Human Resources Office, ILRI,
P.O. Box 30709 00100, Nairobi, Kenya; Telephone: 254-20-4223000; Fax:
254-20-4223001; e-mail: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org. by 31st December 2007The
Title and reference number of the position for which the application is
made should be clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed, or on the fax or
email applications. We provide a gender- and diversity-friendly work
environment, and particularly encourage women and developing country
professionals to apply.
Source Dr. Tarawali, IITA/ILRI
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3.
FAL, 4 Doktorandenstellen
Das Institut für Betriebswirtschaft der FAL sucht zum nächstmöglichen
Zeitpunkt vier Nachwuchswissenschaftler/innen, die im Rahmen von
Promotionsstipendien für die Dauer von jeweils 3 Jahren die
Arbeitsgebiete "Ökonomik des Ackerbaues", "Ökonomik der Milcherzeugung"
sowie "Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" verstärken sollen. Anfragen
bzw. Bewerbungen richten Sie bitte an Prof. Dr. Folkhard Isermeyer
(folkhard.isermeyer@fal.de). Quelle: Folkhard Isermeyer
Quelle: Gewisola Newsletter 3/2007
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4.
Hu Berlin, Resource Economics: Research Coordinator
Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral position of a research coordinator of the
EU project "Soil conservation and policy measures: the case studies (SoCo-CS)". The
position starts on 15 December 2007 for one year with the option for extension. The salary
will be according to German salary scheme: BAT-O IIa.
The successful candidate will coordinate research on soil conservation policies based on
case studies in eight EU member states. He or she should have a doctoral degree in
economics or social sciences, preferably with a focus on institutional, agricultural and/or
resource economics, project experience and very good knowledge of English. A background
in agri-environmental policies and soil conservation measures would be an advantage.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged. Equal qualifications provided, preference
will be given to disabled candidates.
Applications, enclosing full CV and all relevant documentation, should be sent until 25
November 2007 to Humboldt University Berlin, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture,
Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences, Division of Resource
Economics, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Konrad Hagedorn, Unter den Linden 6, D-10099 Berlin,
reference no: DR/068/07.
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5.
Post-Docs and PhD candidates
Economic dynamics and social equilibrium in rural China
November 14, 2007
The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) is
looking for Post-Docs and PhD candidates to join its research team on Economic dynamics
and social equilibrium in rural China. This project aims at a more comprehensive and
coordinated analysis of the dynamics of agricultural developments, and socio-economic and
ecological processes in China´s rural areas, and it will endeavour to provide possible
solutions to pressing development deficits. More specifically, three key areas of research
have been identified.
- Resource-saving enterprise development (co-ordination: Dr. Kathrin Happe)
- Employment and migration (co-ordination: Dr. Xiaobing Wang, Dr. Martin Petrick)
- Poverty and income distribution (co-ordination: Dr. Xiaobing Wang, Dr. Martin
Petrick)
The following people and institutions, who are international leaders in this field, collaborate
within the research group: Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy, CCAP, China (Prof. Jikun
Huang), Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, CARD, China (Prof. Zuhui Huang),
World Bank, Beijing, China (Dr Achim Fock), Stanford University, USA (Prof. Scott Rozelle),
Ohio State University, USA (Prof. Belton Fleischer), Licos Center for Transition Economics,
Belgium (Prof. Johann Swinnen), Cemagref, France (Dr Guillaume Deffuant).
Currently, funding is available until December 31, 2010. Extension for an additional year is
dependent on continued financing.
The positions provide an opportunity for technically strong and empirically-oriented Post Docs
and/or PhD candidates to participate in a work program of applied research on farm
structure, labor mobility, poverty issues, and social-ecological interactions in rural China.
- An excellent PhD or master degree, respectively, is compulsory, with specialization in
one or more of the following fields: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural business,
Environmental sciences, quantitative social sciences.
- Candidates should have interest in one or more of the following fields: econometrics,
social simulation and agent-based modeling, participatory modeling, ecological modeling,
farm business analysis, social network analysis.
- Applicants should have strong interpersonal and team skills, with ability to work in
multicultural and multisectoral teams; excellent organizational, analytical and prioritization
skills, with ability to follow assigned tasks/projects through to completion;
- Highly effective writing and oral communication skills in English; Knowledge of
German or Chinese will be a plus.
The position is based at IAMO in Halle (Saale), Germany. IAMO (www.iamo.de) offers a
stimulating work atmosphere in an internationally oriented environment with a very good
research infrastructure and further training opportunities in an interdisciplinary research
environment. We look forward to receiving applications from women. We will employ
handicapped people if they have the qualifications required. We regret that we cannot refund
any application expenses. Salary will be in accordance with TV-L with the social benefits valid
for public servants, or on a scholarship basis.
To apply, send a CV, a statement of research interests, and a sample of written work.
Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Thomas
Glauben, IAMO, Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
For informal discussions about the post, contact Dr. Kathrin Happe at happe@iamo.de (Tel.
0049 (0)345 2928 322), Dr. Xiaobing Wang at wang@iamo.de, (Tel. 0049 (0)345 2928 124),
or Dr. Martin Petrick at petrick@iamo.de (Tel. 0049 (0)345 2928 120). To send an application
please email Kathrin Happe, Xiaobing Wang, or Martin Petrick, or post to Prof. Thomas
Glauben, IAMO, Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
Deadline for the application is January 31, 2007.
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6.
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Range Ecology & Management Specialist
Arabian Peninsula Regional Program, Muscat, Oman
The Position
ICARDA is seeking a Range Ecology and Management Specialist to work within ICARDA´s
Arabian Peninsula Regional Program (APRP) on Technology Transfer to Enhance Rural
Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in the Arabian Peninsula. The project co-
financed by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the OPEC Fund for International
Development aims at developing more productive and sustainable rangeland and irrigated
production systems, including protected agriculture, through the more efficient use of the
natural resources of the Arabian Peninsula, and by strengthening cooperation among the
participating countries and with regional and international organization.
The appointee will be technically responsible to the Director, Diversification. & Sustainable
Intensification of Production System Program, and administratively responsible to ICARDA´s
Regional Coordinator for the Arabian Peninsula, who is responsible for coordinating all the
linkages between ICARDA and the National Agricultural Research Systems of the Arabian
Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and
Yemen. The ICARDA Regional Office is located in Muscat, Oman.
Job Requirements
· Developing a research strategy for sustainable range management and irrigated
forages. The research will be conducted in close partnership with the National Agricultural
Research Systems (NARS) and with the active participation of rangeland users and other
stakeholders (extension services, policy makers, development institutions) in the Arabian
Peninsula, to meet the identified needs for sustainable production through efficient and
effective use of natural resources.
· Managing and implementing the activities of the AP project relating to rangeland and
irrigated forages.
· Promote the utilization of indigenous and exotic species including spineless cactus
for forage production and rangeland rehabilitation through personal research and support to
the national research activities.
· Conduct research at sites in the Arabian Peninsula, working primarily with national
scientists, and supported, where necessary, by other ICARDA scientists
· Day-to-day management of related research activities, liaising with national partners
in each of the seven Arabian Peninsula countries
· Assessing the status, constraints and potentials of the production base, considering
the interactions among vegetation, livestock, and crops, as well as the implication of the
institutional policy and property rights issues.
· Assessing the status, constraints and potentials of other goods and services
provided by rangelands (carbon sequestration, biodiversity, eco-tourism, etc).
· Be kept abreast with / and use advanced tools (e.g. GIS, modeling, expert systems,
decision support tools) for designing and conducting research projects addressing the
problems facing sustainable use of the rangelands in the Arabian Peninsula (climate change,
urbanization, population increase)
· Publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals, and preparing reports, training
materials, and other documents.
· Developing and contributing to the project activities in strengthening national
institutional and human resource capacity through training, regional networking,
workshops/conferences and information dissemination to end-users.
· Supervising, training, assisting and assessing, as appropriate, visiting scientists,
postdoctoral fellows, degree students, research assistants, and other technical support
staff.
· Assisting in the preparation of special project proposals for external funding.
Qualifications and Experience
· Earned PhD in range sciences, ecology or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5
years professional experience in dry areas rangeland rehabilitation and management
research. A record of post-doctoral research fellowship would be an asset
· Proven record of research excellence, scientific publication and project proposal
preparation
· Ability to work with pastoralists and farmers
· Strong quantitative/ qualitative analytical capacity
· Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural team.
· Fluency in English and Arabic.
· Competency in relevant computer applications
· Supervisory and management skills and experience.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, renewable thereafter on an annual
basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave
travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and
personal use, and support for dependents´ education according to ICARDA Policy.
Application
Interested and qualified applicants should complete the ICARDA employment application
form (MS Word or PDF) ( for internal applicants: MS Word or PDF), and send it with a cover
letter stating the candidate´s strengths and ability to undertake and promote the position,
recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-returnable) to:
Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.cgiar.org
NOTE:
1. If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.
2. Quote reference INT-P/0748/07 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 29 November 2007.
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7.
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Water/Irrigation Management Specialist
Arabian Peninsula Regional Program, Muscat, Oman
The Position
ICARDA is seeking a Water/Irrigation Management Specialist to work within ICARDA´s
Arabian Peninsula Regional Program (APRP) on Technology Transfer to Enhance Rural
Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in the Arabian Peninsula. The project co-
financed by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the OPEC Fund for International
Development aims at developing more productive and sustainable rangeland and irrigated
production systems, including protected agriculture, through more efficient use of the natural
resources of the Arabian Peninsula, and by strengthening cooperation among the
participating countries and with regional and international organizations.
The Water/Irrigation Management Specialist will, through personal research and support to
the national research activities, help to promote sustainable irrigated agricultural production
based on improved water use efficiency and optimal utilization of available water resources in
both open field irrigated production systems and under protected agriculture.
In addition the appointee will be expected to contribute to the project activities in
strengthening national institutional and human resource capacity through training, regional
networking and information dissemination to end-users.
The appointee will conduct research at sites in the Arabian Peninsula, working primarily with
national scientists, and supported, where necessary, by other ICARDA scientists in the fields
of irrigation management, agroclimatology, ecophysiology, agronomy, protected agriculture,
crop improvement and socioeconomics.
The appointee will be technically responsible to the Director of ICARDA´s Integrated Water &
Land Management Program, and administratively responsible to ICARDA´s Regional
Coordinator for the Arabian Peninsula, who is responsible for coordinating all the linkages
between ICARDA and the National Agricultural Research Systems of the Arabian Peninsula:
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The
ICARDA Regional Office is located in Muscat, Oman.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have an earned PhD in irrigation science/engineering, water
management or agriculture hydrology with a strong background in soil-water-plant relations,
determination of crop water requirements and water quality. He/She will have at least 10
years experience in irrigation research, especially in managing irrigation filed trials and an
ability to work with farmers. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of
the Arabic language would be advantageous.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, renewable thereafter on an annual
basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave
travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and
personal use, and support for dependents´ education according to ICARDA Policy.
Application
Qualified applicants may download and complete the ICARDA employment application form
(MS Word or PDF) (and for internal applicants: MS Word or PDF), and send it with a cover
letter of interest, recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-
returnable) to:
Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.cgiar.org
NOTE:
3. If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.
4. Quote reference INT-P/0749/07 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 29 November 2007
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8.
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Aleppo, Syria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Associate
Aleppo
The Position
ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of a Research Associate (RA-level)
reporting to the Biotechnologist, Biodiversity & Integrated Gene Management Program
(BIGMP). The position is based at ICARDA´s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. The specific
responsibilities are as follows:
· Development of haplotypes for landrace accessions and wild relatives of barley
· Perform association analysis of a barley reference collection
· Define strategies for implementing high throughput SNP genotyping
· Test candidate genes for allelic imbalance and develop strategies for their utilizing in
a breeding program
· Perform QTL analysis in mapping populations
· Manuscript writing and publication
Qualifications and Experience
· PhD in molecular biology/genetics and demonstrated experience/knowledge
· At least 5-10 years research experience in appropriate fields
· Fluency in English
· Well documented writing, computer, and data management skills
· Ability to plan, conduct, report, and interpret research results
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, renewable and thereafter on an
annual basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid
home leave travel, a savings scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business
and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered
International School (KG-Grade 12).
Living in Syria
ICARDA´s headquarters are situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria´s second largest city. In
addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for
the staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo.
There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit
orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo.
Application
Qualified applicants may download and complete the ICARDA employment application form
(MS Word or PDF) (and for internal applicants: MS Word or PDF), and send it with a cover
letter of interest, recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-
returnable) to:
Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.cgiar.org
NOTE:
5. If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.
6. Quote reference INT-RA/0751/07 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-
mail).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 3 January 2008.
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9.
PhD Researcher
Economics and Politics of Agricultural Service Organisations under Transition
(Khorezm Province, Uzbekistan)
(PhD fellowship)
ZEF (CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH), BONN, GERMANY
Department of Political and Cultural Change
Applications before 10 December 2007
Description:
The PhD researcher will conduct PhD research as part of ZEF´s long-term interdisciplinary
research project on sustainable land and water use in that the Khorezm province, which is
part of the Amu Darya basin, Aral sea region (full project title Economic and Ecological
Restructuring of Land and Water Use in the Khorezm Region (Uzbekistan): A Pilot Project in
Development Research) www.khorezm.uni-bonn.de/).
The PhD researcher will study the economic and socio-political dynamics of emerging
regional agricultural service organizations (farmer associations, machine/tractor parks, rural
banks and commodity exchange) in the context of a political economy in `transition´. The
practical aim of the research is to provide concepts for institutional re-organization.
Tasks:
- Conduct PhD research (shorter or longer fieldwork period in all project years)
- Actively participate in project activities
Start and duration:
From 1 February 2008, for three-four years, including project-related tasks other than the
PhD research.
Duty station:
- During fieldwork: Khorezm province, Uzbekistan
- Otherwise: Bonn, Germany
Requirements:
- Relevant Masters degree in (development) economics, new institutional economics,
sociology or political science (preferably including topics like rural service providing
organisations, policy analysis, rural development, etc.)
- Previous experience in Uzbekistan and/or the Central Asian region preferred
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Uzbek and/or Russian language skills are a recommendation
- Good team member
In case of equal suitability female candidates will be preferred.
More information:
Background information available on request is the executive summary of the third phase of
the project, of which this research is a component, and the text of the relevant work package.
Dr Anna Hornidge, ZEFa, Bonn, email: hornidge@uni-bonn.de
Phone: 00-49-228-73-1731
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10.
The department of Ecology and Resource Management (ZEF c) of the Center for
Development Research, University of Bonn, Germany together with the German Remote
Sensing Data Center (DFD) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany invites
applications for the following position of a
PhD Student
for the third phase of the ZEF/UNESCO research project "Economic and Ecological
Restructuring of Land- and Water Use in the Region Khorezm (Uzbekistan)".
The ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm project is an interdisciplinary pilot project in development
research. The main objectives are 1) to develop concepts for an effective and ecologically
sustainable use of land and water for intensively used agricultural regions in the Aral Sea
basin; 2) to establish scientific collaboration based on a close partnership between Germany
and Uzbekistan in the field of development research.
For this project the position of a PhD student is vacant to perform research on 'Seasonal crop
growth assessment and yield prediction at regional scale'. The study will involve establishing
and validating algorithms for upscaling and regionalizing crop growth and yield information by
integrating remote sensing and field data into crop growth models. Therefore multi- and
hyperspectral time-series of satellite imageries at very high to medium spatial resolution will
be acquired in addition to the collection of plant and soil data and information on crop and
water management in researcher and farmer managed fields. The regional crop yield model
will be used for evaluating cropping systems performance.
Tasks:
· Supervision of management operations in fertilizer trials for cotton, winter-wheat and
rice
· Monitoring of plant and soil parameters in fertilizer trials and farmers´ fields
· Preprocessing and analysis of satellite image time-series data for retrieving of crop
canopy variables
· Integrating canopy variables into crop growth models
· Interviewing farmers on crop and water management
· Validating modeled crop growth and yield information
· Simulating crop growth and yield at regional scale by the established models
· Evaluating cropping systems performance
Requirements:
· MSc in agronomy, biology, geography, computer science, soil science, or equivalent
· Experience in remote sensing of vegetation
· Sound knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
· Experience in field work in rural areas preferably of crop and soil management
· Experience with supervision/management of field trials and field measurements
· Fluency in English
· Willingness to stay in Uzbekistan for conducting field work during the crop growing
seasons in 2008/9
Desired requirements:
· Experience in satellite image time-series analysis and programming
· Experience with agricultural crops and their management (esp. cotton, winter-wheat,
rice)
· An ability to communicate in Russian or Uzbek would be advantageous.
Start:
February 2008 for 3.5 years
The PhD student will be partly based at the project institute in Uzbekistan and also at DLR in
Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The student will work under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Paul
Vlek (Professor at the University of Bonn and Director of ZEF c). The position is full time
(39h/week). In case of equal suitability female candidates will be preferred. Interested
candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV and relevant documents by December 20,
2007 to Dr. Rücker:
Dr. Gerd Rücker
German Aerospace Center (DLR), German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD)
82234 Wessling, Germany
Phone: +498153281522, Fax: +498153281522, email: gerd.ruecker@dlr.de
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11.
World Bank, infoDev, 2 Program Analysts, 1 Senior Program Officer
info Dev is currently accepting applications for two Program Analysts and
one Senior Program Officer to join info Dev's team in Washington D.C. For
more details on these vacancies click on the following links:
Program Analyst
extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main
273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=071806&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&
location=ALL&menuPK=64262364, Washington D.C. (Reference No. 071806)
Program Analyst
extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main
273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=071807&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&
location=ALL&menuPK=64262364, Washington D.C. (Reference No. 071807)
Senior Program Officer
extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main
273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=071808&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&
location=ALL&menuPK=64262364, Washington D.C. (Reference No. 071808)
Applications must be submitted online at the World Bank Employment
Opportunities (Professional and Technical Vacancies) site at
www.worldbank.org/jobs
www.infodev.org/admin/www.worldbank.org/jobsor by visiting our
website at www.infodev.org/jobs www.infodev.org/jobs.
The closing dates for all these applications is 30 November.
Source: infoDev Newsnotes - November 2007
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1. International Potato Center, Agricultural economist
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1.
International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: DL/IE/12/07
Agricultural economist
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an economist / agricultural economist with
skills and experience in technology adoption studies, research priority setting and impact
assessment. The candidate should be committed to using research for development in a
complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. CIP seeks diversity
and gender balance in its staff. Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly
urged to apply.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a
global mandate to conduct research on potatoes and sweetpotatoes, sustainable
management of natural resources and urban agriculture. CIP´s vision is to contribute from its
areas of expertise to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in
particular those goals that relate to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, and
sustainable development in rural and urban systems. CIP has its headquarters in Lima, Peru
with staff and activities in locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP is a member
of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research
centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 60 donor
members.
The Impact Enhancement Division: CIP has over 30 years of experience producing research
outputs and has generated extensive impact assessment research that documents the
widespread impact of our research. However, our new vision commits us to further enhance
this impact though implementation of a pro-poor research and development cycle. The
Division serves as a compass for the program, conducting research to define strategic
directions, monitor our progress and increase our impact in each of our regional settings. It
will: develop improved methods for impact targeting and needs/opportunities assessment;
adopt and validate a broader conceptual framework for promoting agricultural innovation and
assessing impact; identify impact indicators and methodologies for measuring and monitoring
these indicators; and develop strategies and tactics to add value to CIP's commodity
research. It will assist the center position itself to participate in national, regional and
international innovation systems.
The successful candidate will:
· be an accomplished and innovative researcher with at least five years of strong
research experience in adoption studies, priority setting and impact assessment;
· have a PhD in Economics or Agricultural Economics
· have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and
partnerships
· have a strong international publication record
· be fluent English and either conversant in Spanish, or with demonstrated language
learning skills, as part of the work will be evaluating the impact of a range of participatory
initiatives in Latin America
Conditions: The employment contract will be for an initial three-year term with the possibility
of renewal. The position will be based in Lima, Peru. CIP offers a range of benefits for this
position in addition to exoneration from local income tax.
Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their
relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees
knowledgeable about the candidate´s professional qualifications and work experience to Lilia
Salinas at cip-ddg-research@cgiar.org. The reference name of the position should be clearly
marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 15
November 2007 and will continue until the post is filled.
CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.
Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.
To learn more about CIP please visit www.cipotato.org/cip/jobs.asp
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