Senior Researcher and Programme Co-ordinator
Nordiska Afrikainstitutet / Fiskar- och jägarjobb / Uppsala
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The Senior Researcher/Programme Co-ordinator shall develop the program based on the programme document (attached) and is responsible for the implementation of the programme. It is also expected that the Senior Researcher/Programme Co-ordinator will active identify and seek resources for the extension and execution of the research programme. The Senior Researcher/Programme Co-ordinator shall also produce high quality scientific publications and other relevant material for knowledge sharing and policy engagements, as well as develop and strengthen networks and partnerships on the study of contemporary Africa in the Nordics and globally. The Senior Researcher/Program Co-ordinator shall actively participate in academic and policy platforms such as conferences, seminars and workshops on contemporary Africa, organised by NAI and its partners. She/he is also expected to participate in the Institute's public events and in policy practitioner dialogue. This includes writing policy notes and popular scientific articles, providing expert advice and knowledge on behalf of the Institute in outreach activities and for media.
Qualifications:
• A PhD degree in any discipline in social science or humanities or a related field (e.g., Development Studies, Law and Development, Natural Resource Management, Gender Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Geography) with six years post-qualified experience
• Extensive experience and expertise of research related to the program in question
• Expertise and experience on establishment, coordination and implementation of a research program
• Proven expertise and demonstrated results in mobilization of resources for research
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and data analysis techniques
• Excellent analytical skills and evidence of scientific publication are required
• Strong writing ability and capacity to present complex issues in a readable form for both academic and non-academic audiences
• Experience of policy-oriented analysis and popular science communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others and to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Good knowledge of Nordic and African research institutions and civil society organizations and in facilitating contacts with researchers, policy makers and other relevant actors/stakeholders
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of other Nordic languages, French, Portuguese and Arabic is of advantage.
The Nordic Africa Institute is a research institution tasked to undertake and encourage studies on contemporary Africa or Africa-related issues by scholars in mainly the Nordic and African countries.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-04-21Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-05-21
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktEva-Lena Svensson
eva-lena.svensson@nai.uu.se 0184715200
Iina Soiri
iina.soiri@nai.uu.se 018-4715200
FöretagNordiska Afrikainstitutet
AdressNordiska Afrikainstitutet
BOX 1703
75147 UPPSALA
KontorsadressVillavägen 6
Jobbnummer 3452293
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