5 positions at the WorldFish Center
May 17, 2005.
WorldFish Center is an international scientific research organization conducting fisheries and aquaculture research in tropical developing countries. It is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The global headquarters of the Center is in
>Penang, Malaysia with operations/offices in a number of countries. The Center is currently recruiting highly competent and motivated individuals
to fill a number of positions:
REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH ASIA
(Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Description:
>To support further development of its program in South Asia the WorldFish
>Center is recruiting for the position of Regional Director, South Asia.
>The position will be located at the Center s office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
>
>Responsibilities:
>The Regional Director, South Asia will serve as the Center s primary
>representative in the region and be required inter alia to:
> * Lead development of the Center s relationships with stakeholders,
> partners and investors.
> * Work with the stakeholders, partners and investors to develop the
> regional program so that this is targeted at regional needs and aligned
> with WorldFish s strategic direction and objectives.
> * Lead development of compelling research projects and identify the
> human and financial resources needed to deliver the identified research
> outcomes.
> * Lead, manage and provide intellectual input to inter-disciplinary
> teams to deliver project outcomes that meet stakeholder needs.
> * Supervise project leaders to ensure that projects are managed
> effectively to generate specified outcomes, within budget and timeframes.
>
>Qualifications:
> * A PhD in natural/social science discipline with solid knowledge of
> rural development and natural resources management in Asia.
> * A master s degree with appropriate experience will be considered.
> * Proven ability to develop and implement research and capacity
> building projects within a multi-disciplinary team.
> * Solid understanding of the role of aquatic resources for livelihoods
> and economic development; experience and strong knowledge of the poverty,
> institutional and policy dimensions of development assistance in Asia.
> * Proven ability in fostering institutional partnerships and resource
> mobilization.
> * Strong written and oral communication skills.
> * Strong scientific (peered-reviewed) publication record.
>
>The WorldFish Center offers competitive remuneration packages, a non
>discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
>Interested applicants are invited to submit their application with
>detailed cover letter explaining their qualifications in relation to the
>requirements of the position and a comprehensive curriculum vitae that
>includes the names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail address) of
>three (3) professional referees knowledgeable about the candidate s
>professional qualifications and research experience. Applications should
>reach us no later than 03 June 2005.
>
>PROJECT LEADER COMMUNITY BASED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
>(Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh)
>Responsibilities:
>The Project Leader Community-based Fisheries Management, will report to
>the Regional Director, and will be required to:
> * Implement research project(s) concerned with community-based
> fisheries management according to project stipulations, and including
> timely implementation and outputs.
> * Maintain productive working relationships with relevant national
> agencies; NGOs and the donor community.
> * Build capacities, partnerships and networks for the development and
> dissemination of community-based management and co-management of fisheries.
> * Submit on time all technical and financial reports required by the
> WorldFish Center and its donors.
> * Manage, mentor and develop staff under his/her direct supervision.
>
>Qualifications:
> * A PhD in natural/social science discipline with solid knowledge of
> rural development and natural resources management in Asia is sought for
> both positions; A master s degree with appropriate experience will be
> considered.
> * Proven ability to develop and implement research and capacity
> building projects within a multi-disciplinary team.
> * Solid understanding of the role of aquatic resources for livelihoods
> and economic development; experience and strong knowledge of the poverty,
> institutional and policy dimensions of development assistance in Asia.
> * Proven ability to foster institutional partnerships and resource
> mobilization.
> * Strong written and oral communication skills.
> * Strong scientific (peered-reviewed) publication record.
> * For the Project Leader, particular experience of managing
> community-based resource management projects is sought, although this
> need not necessarily have been obtained in fisheries projects.
>
>The WorldFish Center offers competitive remuneration packages, a non
>discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
>Interested applicants are invited to submit their application with
>detailed cover letter explaining their qualifications in relation to the
>requirements of the position and a comprehensive curriculum vitae that
>includes the names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail address) of
>three (3) professional referees knowledgeable about the candidate s
>professional qualifications and research experience. Applications should
>reach us no later than 03 June 2005.
>
>Rural Development Specialist - Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
>(Duty Station: Zomba, Malawi)
>Description:
>In recognition of the important role played by Africa s aquatic resources
>in providing food security and supporting socio-economic development, the
>WorldFish Center is expanding its program in sub-Saharan Africa. The
>framework for this investment is the Center s new Regional Development
>Plan aimed at strengthening the contributions of aquaculture and fisheries
>to achieving the Millennium Development Goals in the region.
>
>To support the development and implementation of this expanded regional
>program the WorldFish Center is recruiting a Rural Development Specialist
>at Research Scientist level who will work on the integration of
>aquaculture and fisheries management into rural development processes. The
>position will be based at the Center s office in Zomba, Malawi and will
>cover primarily the SADC region with additional responsibilities for the
>rest of the continent.
>
>Responsibilities:
> * Design and implement research and capacity building programs
> addressing key opportunities and constraints for improved aquaculture and
> aquatic resource management within the context of poverty reduction and
> food security in the SADC region.
> * Foster partnerships with government, civil society and private
> sector stakeholders for the purpose of promoting small-scale and
> integrated aquaculture and fisheries within the context of wider rural
> development initiatives.
> * In teamwork with other Center staff, provide technical expertise and
> advice to the expansion of the Center s project portfolio in aquaculture
> and small-scale fisheries development in the region, including
> identifying new technical, economic and institutional opportunities.
> * Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, including donor
> relations and proposal development, designed to secure resources for the
> regional program.
> * Coordinate the Center s training and capacity building program in
> the SADC region in collaboration with service providers from government,
> civil society and private sector.
> * Prepare research reports and publications for scientific journals
> and present the Center s work at regional and international fora.
>
>Qualifications:
> * PhD in a natural/social science discipline with solid knowledge of
> rural development and natural resources management in Africa; a master s
> degree with appropriate experience will also be considered.
> * Proven ability to develop and implement research and capacity
> building projects within a multi-disciplinary team.
> * Solid understanding of the role of aquatic resources for livelihoods
> and economic development in Africa.
> * Experience and knowledge of the poverty, institutional and policy
> dimensions of development assistance in sub-Saharan Africa.
> * Proven ability to foster institutional partnerships and resource
> mobilization.
> * Strong written and oral communication skills.
> * Strong scientific (peered-reviewed) publication record.
>
>The WorldFish Center offers competitive remuneration packages, a non
>discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
>Interested applicants are invited to submit their application with
>detailed cover letter explaining their qualifications in relation to the
>requirements of the position and a comprehensive curriculum vitae that
>includes the names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail address) of
>three (3) professional referees knowledgeable about the candidate s
>professional qualifications and research experience. Applications should
>reach us no later than 03 June 2005.
>
>RESEARCH FELLOW
>(Duty Station: Penang, Malaysia)
>Description:
>The WorldFish Center seeks an expert in community-based management of
>natural resources. The incumbent will be responsible to coordinate and
>implement a project entitled Community-based fish culture in irrigation
>systems and seasonal floodplains implemented by the WorldFish Center
>together with its national partners in Africa (Mali) and Asia (India,
>Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam and China). This project, designed to run
>for a five-year period, was approved for funding by the CGIAR Challenge
>Program on Water and Food (PN35).
>
>Responsibilities:
> * Provide leadership and management for the project Community based
> fish culture in irrigation systems and seasonal floodplains ; ensure a
> successful midterm review (in the second project year).
> * Implement the project, holding workshops and meetings with partners
> to design and agree on work plans, milestones, responsibilities and
> budgets, and facilitate implementation, reporting and progress towards
> project goals and objectives.
> * Lead a team of support staff at the project office and frequently
> liaise with national project partners who will be implementing action
> research activities in the six partner countries.
> * Prepare timely, high quality, technical progress reports, coordinate
> financial reporting, handle external reviews, as well as liaison with and
> reporting to (a) the donor s Management Team, (b) the Coordinator of
> Theme Three of the Challenge Program, (c) the relevant Coordinator of the
> Benchmark Basins (Indus-Ganges and Mekong), and (d) the Managing Center s
> designated coordinator (at the WorldFish Center).
> * Contribute to events and institutional processes within the Center
> as these relate to the project and the discipline.
>
>Qualifications:
> * PhD in the field of natural resources management or aquaculture with
> a broad understanding of institutional and development economics, or a
> PhD in the field of institutional economics or development sociology with
> a broad understanding of natural resource management or aquaculture, with
> more than 3 years research experience, or an MSc in a related field with
> over 8 years of experience.
> * Extensive experience in the field of community based natural
> resources management.
> * Demonstrated leadership capacity of large multi-site multi-country
> projects with virtual teams involving different nationalities and
> cultures, managing the individual work sites towards successful outcome,
> on time, within budget and according to work plan.
> * Target oriented project management capability according to
> milestones and deliverables.
> * Good technical and analytical skills, as well as publishing track
> record in the field of expertise.
> * Fitness and ability to travel extensively to remote rural locations
> in Africa and Asia.
>
>The WorldFish Center offers competitive remuneration packages, a non
>discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
>Interested applicants are invited to submit their application with
>detailed cover letter explaining their qualifications in relation to the
>requirements of the position and a comprehensive curriculum vitae that
>includes the names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail address) of
>three (3) professional referees knowledgeable about the candidate s
>professional qualifications and research experience. Applications should
>reach us no later than 03 June 2005.
>
>SOCIAL SCIENTIST GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
>(Initial Duty Station: Cambodia)
>
>Responsibilities:
>" Design and lead applied research projects in the area of aquatic
>resources governance and institutions, in collaboration with national and
>regional partners " Promote cross-disciplinary and participatory
>approaches for analyzing institutional and policy challenges relating to
>food security and livelihoods " Facilitate exchange of lessons and best
>practices through workshops, training and publications " Lead project
>teams in an international, multicultural setting " Contribute to setting
>priorities for research and development strategies, globally and in the
>Greater Mekong Subregion " Publish results of research in peer-reviewed
>scientific journals, policy magazines and popular media
>Qualifications:
>" PhD in related field (sociology, geography, anthropology, political
>science, natural resources economics, institutional economics, development
>policy, law, etc.) with more than 3 years research experience or Masters
>with 8 years research experience " Field experience addressing social
>dimensions of natural resources management, rural development, or
>fisheries & aquaculture in developing countries " Strong research skills
>and publishing track record, ability to critically assess and synthesize
>existing research; excellent writing skills " Demonstrated ability to
>conduct training and support institutional capacity building, and proven
>project management skills are an advantage " Experience in Cambodia,
>Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Myanmar and proficiency in a national language
>of the region is an added advantage
>The WorldFish Center offers competitive remuneration packages and provides
>an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to
>submit their application with detailed cover letter explaining their
>qualifications in relation to the requirements of the position and a
>comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes the names and contacts
>(telephone, fax, and e-mail address) of three (3) professional referees
>knowledgeable about the candidate s professional qualifications and
>research experience. This position will be open until it is filled.
>However, applications should reach us by 22 April 2005 to receive full
>consideration.
>
>Interested applicants are to submit their applications online to:
>worldfish-hr@cgiar.org
>For more information about our organization please visit our website at:
><http://www.worldfishcenter.org>
>We regret to inform that receipt of applications will NOT be acknowledged
>and only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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