Research Assistant, Climate Change and Risk Programme
Stockholm International Peace Research Insti / Övriga jobb / Solna
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The position is specifically focused on a project called 'Conflict Prevention and Low-Carbon Development: Opportunities for Building and Sustaining Peace Through Renewable Energy Projects', funded by the Swedish funding agency, FORMAS. The project focuses on the Omo-Turkana Basin Region in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the RA will be responsible for supporting the research and administration of the project. Opportunities may arise to expand the position, joining additional projects. The position is based in Stockholm but might involve occasional travel to sub-Saharan Africa.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
The Research Assistant is responsible for supporting a range of research tasks on the project, including:
• Conducting directed research and research support (both qualitative and quantitative tasks) which may include some or all of the following:
(a) conducting secondary research for data on climate change, livelihoods, access to energy, politics, security and gender
(b) conducting or supporting research interviews with stakeholders in Europe and in Africa, in person or by phone/Skype
(c) supporting the development of participatory research techniques, including digital and citizen science
(d) analysing quantitative data sets using excel, SPSS or GIS
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the project, as directed by the Principal Investigator
• Support the dissemination of research findings with research participants, policymakers, practitioners and the media.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. development, anthropology, peace and conflict studies, geography, gender studies, political science, social sciences)
• Experience of working or living in a developing country
• Strong awareness of climate change impacts across Africa
• Ease of working in oral and written English
• Experience (through studies or work) conducting qualitative research
While not essential, desirable experience and skills include:
• Language skills in Swahili, Amharic or other languages indigenous to Eastern Africa
• Ethnographic or participatory research methods
• Experience working with quantitative data analysis
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. SIPRI provides excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development. SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer.
SIPRI is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to join the Climate Change and Risk Programme which pursues research on identifying and assessing climate-related security risks, and policy actors' responses to those risks. The overarching goal is to identify and understand sources of insecurity linked to changing climate, preventing and resolving conflicts, and contributing to sustainable peace.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
This position may be taken up at 50% (part time) for 2 years or 100% (full time) for 1 year. Should the candidate seek part-time employment, the position must commence no later than 1 July 2018.
Publiceringsdatum2018-03-26ErsättningSalary package will be negotiated individually.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-04-12
KontaktDr Amiera Sawas
amiera.sawas@sipri.orgFöretagStockholm International Peace Research Insti
AdressStockholm International Peace Research Insti
Signalistgatan 9
16972 SOLNA
KontorsadressSignalistgatan 9
Jobbnummer 4045726
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