ATSAF-Job-News33-2006
July 26, 2006.
1.
The Urban Agriculture Unit of ETC Foundation is looking for a new senior team
member.
2.
Universität Kassel Agrartechnik Tropen/Subtropen Wiss. Mitarbeiter/in (BAT II a)
halbtags
3.
Center for Development Research invites applications for a PhD position South Africa
4.
ZIL Research Programme 'Livestock systems research in support of poor people'
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1. CONSULTANT URBAN AGRICULTURE (M/F) The Urban Agriculture Unit of ETC
Foundation is looking for a new senior team member.
ETC Foundation is a not-for profit development and advisory organisation. It's main
office is based in Leusden, the Netherlands and (independently managed) regional
and country offices are located in Kenya (East Africa), Peru (Andes), India, Sri Lanka
and the UK.
ETC's approach is characterised by process-based, participatory and gender-positive
working methods that build on local initiatives and knowledge, facilitate multi-
stakeholder social learning and contribute to local capacity development, sustainable
innovations and poverty alleviation.
ETC Foundation has 30 years of experience in advising national and local
governments, NGO's, universities, farmer organisations and private enterprises in a
large number of developing countries (as well as in Holland and Eastern Europe) on
sustainable development and innovation, human resource development and institution
building, transition to ecological farming, participatory agricultural research and
extension, farmer organisation, sustainable energy, public health, a/o. Involved in the
field of urban agriculture since 1994 and co-founder of the Global Support Group on
Urban Agriculture (SGUA).
ETC-Urban Agriculture is one of five Leusden based units of the ETC-Foundation and
at present is formed by 3 senior advisors, 1 junior advisor, 1 programme assistant and
1 secretary (see www.etc-urbanagriculture.org)
ETC-Urban Agriculture focuses on the following three strategic themes:
(a) Urban agriculture, poverty alleviation and local economic development (with special
attention for women and youth)
(b) Urban food systems, food security and nutrition (including link with HIV-Aids)
(c) Agriculture in urban planning and management (productive urban landscapes /
edible building, multi-functional peri-urban agriculture)
The services of ETC-Urban Agriculture include:
- Institutional strengthening of partner organisations and networks
- Capacity development and training (development of training materials, organisation of
training workshops, distance learning, exchange visits)
- Policy analysis and advocacy (fact sheets, policy papers, policy seminars, study
visits)
- Support to local multi-stakeholder processes for situation analysis, policy design and
collaborative action planning on urban agriculture
- Applied research; Monitoring and evaluation studies
- Gender analysis and mainstreaming
- Information, communication and knowledge management (maintenance of
databases, publications o/a the Urban Agriculture Magazine, RUAF-website).
See for more information www.etc-urbanagriculture.org and www.ruaf.org.
Main tasks:
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Design, coordination and implementation of advisory, training, applied research and
information support activities regarding urban farming systems innovation and
participatory technology development, micro-enterprise development (processing) and
marketing (from Seed to Table approach), in close coordination with Southern partner
organisations of ETC-UA.
- Regular progress and financial reporting on assignments and projects in coordination
with the Coordinator of ETC-UA and the ETC financial department
- Maintaining good working relations with donor agencies and other sources of funding
and identification of innovative financing strategies and possibilities
- Periodic sharing of experiences with colleagues in ETC-UA and with other units and
offices of ETC-Foundation and contributions to the coaching and education of junior
staff.
- Contribution to further development of the development strategy of ETC-UA
Requirements
- At least ten years of experience in development cooperation
- Strong interest to assist farmer organisations, NGO's, Municipal departments and
other local stakeholders in the development of sustainable small scale farming
systems with (groups of) poor urban households
- MSc or equivalent/higher education in tropical agriculture (agronomist, horticulturist,
livestock specialist) with expertise in participatory agricultural action-research, training
and extension
- Proven ability to operate as an individual advisor and trainer in developing countries
and experience in the development of practical training materials
- Gender sensitive
- Strong network and contacts with donor agencies; proven ability for funding leverage
- Resistant to stress, creative, good sense of humour, capable of working in a team as
well as independently
- Availability to travel to a variety of countries for short missions
- Fluent in English; Good working knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Arabic is an
advantage
- Extensive computer skills (Word for windows, Excel, Access, Internet, etcetera)
Labour Conditions
- A 50%-100 % contract (to be negotiated) with a probationary period of six months.
- Gross salary, depending the level of education and experience, between Euro 2750
and Euro 3950 (full time) with an additional 8% holiday allowance and substantial
employer contribution to the pension scheme.
- Based in Leusden, the Netherlands or willing to be regularly present in Leusden for
extended periods
Information
More detailed information can be obtained from the coordinator of ETC-Urban
agriculture:
Ir Henk de Zeeuw (h.dezeeuw@etcnl.nl; tel: +31-33- 4326000)
Application
Please send your application (in English and clearly responding to each of the
requirements) before August 15, 2006 with curriculum vitae to:
Coordinator ETC-Urban Agriculture
P.O. Box 64,
3830 AB Leusden,
the Netherlands
or by email to: urban-agriculture@etcnl.nl
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2. Universität Kassel - FB 11 - Standort Witzenhausen Kennziffer 6833
Folgende Stelle mit der Stellen-Nr.: 20508103 ist zu besetzen:
Im Fachbereich Ökologische Agrarwissenschaften Fachgebiet Agrartechnik -
Agrartechnik Tropen/Subtropen baldmöglichst Wiss. Mitarbeiter/in (BAT II a) halbtags,
befristet für zunächst 2 Jahre mit der Möglichkeit der Verlängerung um weitere 2 Jahre
(Qualifikationsstelle gem. § 77 HHG i.V.m. § 57 b Abs. 1 Satz 1 HRG;
Promotionsmöglichkeit).
Aufgaben:
Wiss. Dienstleistungen zur Organisation, Vorbereitung und Durchführung von
Forschung und Lehre, Mitarbeit im Fachgebiet "Agrartechnik", Erstellen von
Forschungsanträgen.
Voraussetzungen:
Abgeschlossenes wiss. Universitätsstudium im Bereich Agrarwissenschaften,
Auslandserfahrungen sind von Vorteil. Die Beherrschung der gängigen Text- und
Datenverarbeitungsprogramme wird vorausgesetzt.
Bewerbungsfrist: 07.08.2006
Die Universität Kassel ist im Sinne der Chancengleichheit bestrebt, Frauen und
Männern die gleichen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten zu bieten und bestehenden
Nachteilen entgegenzuwirken. Angestrebt wird eine deutliche Erhöhung des Anteils
von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre. Qualifizierte Frauen werden deshalb ausdrücklich
aufgefordert, sich zu bewerben. Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Eignung den
Vorzug. Vollzeitstellen sind grundsätzlich teilbar. Bewerbungen mit den üblichen
Unterlagen sind unter Angabe der Kennziffer innerhalb o. g. Frist nach Erscheinen an
den Präsidenten der Universität Kassel, 34109 Kassel, zu richten.
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3. Vacancy announcement for a PhD position
The Department of Economics and Technological Change (ZEFb) of the Center for
Development Research invites applications for a PhD position beginning effective
October 01, 2006 for 3 years. The successful candidate will conduct his/her PhD as
part of the project on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Middle
Olifants sub-basin of South Africa. The work will focus on the economic aspect of
water allocation for improving IWRM in South Africa. The successful candidate is also
expected to be integrated into the existing ZEF international Doctoral studies program.
Requirements:
- MSc degree or equivalent in Agricultural economics, Environmental economics,
Natural resource economics or related field with excellent academic results.
- Sufficient knowledge of SPSS, STATA, LIMDEP and GAMS packages.
- Research experience on Africa, preferably in South Africa would be an advantage
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills
Please send a letter of interest, resume as well as names and addresses of three
references to:
Prof. Dr. Klaus Frohberg
Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (ZEFb)
Walter-Flex-Straße 3
53113, Bonn, Germany
e-mail: klaus.frohberg@uni-bonn.de
Tel. +49/(0) 228-731800
Fax. +49/(0) 228-731869
Application deadline: August 30th, 2006
* The Center for Development Research (www.zef.de) is an international and
interdisciplinary academic research institute within the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-
University of Bonn, Germany.
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4. ZIL Research Programme 'Livestock systems research in support of poor people'
The Swiss Centre for International Agriculture (ZIL) at the ETH Zurich is looking for a
Programme Facilitator (50%)
The focus of ZIL is on 'Livestock systems research in support of poor people'. ZIL is
seeking a part-time coordinator (40%) to facilitate the activities of the ZIL members
involved in the livestock systems programme and a few independent research projects
in partnership with developing countries. The Steering Committee of the ZIL livestock
programme provides strategic guidance. The candidate will be a member of the ZIL
management team, and will work in the ZIL office. He/she will report to the ZIL
Executive Manager.
The remaining 10% of the position will be devoted to the coordination of the Swisswide
LivestockNet (www.livestocknet.ch).
Responsibilities
Programme development: Organise meetings for project participants and annual
review meetings (Progress Fora); Contribute to the development of a coherent,
interdisciplinary research programme; Synthesise research results of individual
projects as contributions to the central theme 'Sustainable land use and human well
being' in preparation of an impact assessment study.
Project management: Manage the process of project evaluation; act as partner of
project teams. Identify potential partners and help in establishing partnerships
(desirable).
Networking and communication: Foster interdisciplinary dialogue and interaction
between ZIL members and with other scientists of ETH Zurich and partner institutions;
Interact with SDC (thematic services and regional desks) to explore the demand for
livestock research; translate development demands in researchable issues. Pursue the
international livestock discussion in view of the role of ETH Zurich (desirable).
Contribute to the general mandate of ZIL and its management team.
LivestockNet: Manage the secretariat of LivestockNet, the Swiss network of various
stakeholders working in livestock and development. Report to the Board and President
of LivestockNet.
Profile
University degree with specialisation in animal sciences or related subject; experience
with developing or transition
countries; management skills; ability to conceptualise and to present ideas clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing; capacity to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
initiative and networking; computer literacy; excellent language skills (fluency in
English).
Please send your application until September 10, 2006 to Rolf Oertli,
Personalabteilung, Turnerstrasse 1, ETH-Zentrum, TUR C 24, CH-8092 Zürich,
SWITZERLAND, Phone +41-1-632 7097, Email oertli@pa.ethz.ch
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