International Water Management Institute Recruitment 2020

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for International Water Management Institute Recruitment 2020.

Job Title: Researcher – Innovation Scaling

Requirements

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PhD degree in human geography, political science, sociology, development economics, or a closely related field relevant to water resources management, agricultural development, and agricultural innovation systems and scaling. For disciplines related to business and business administration, candidates with a Master’s degree will be accepted. Candidates with a Master’s degree in science will be accepted where individuals are able to show a scientific and professional track record equivalent to a PhD degree.
Minimum of 2 years of post-PhD or 7 years of post-masters relevant work experience, preferably in areas such as the scaling of agricultural innovation and value chain development.
Proven experience and ability in effectively using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods and participatory research approaches to design and conduct field research activities across a range of problems, such as:
- agricultural value chain analysis and market study;
- innovation scaling partnership, pathway and process;
- gender equality and social inclusion in the value chain and innovation scaling;
- inclusive business model and relationship; and
- interactive demand-driven learning for capacity building.
Knowledge and experience in developing and using analytical frameworks and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to carry out analyses on:
- enabling environments, including formal and informal institutions;
- innovation scaling, including systemic barriers, business model, and financial modality; and
- organization and governance of scaling partnerships.
Extensive experience and ability to engage with multi-stakeholders in Ghana and/or West Africa, including:
- engaging with businesses, governments and individuals on the topics of scaling irrigation and agricultural water management innovations;
- facilitating and maintaining strong multi-stakeholder partnerships in agribusiness and market systems in Ghana, including the private sector;
- working collaboratively and effectively with academic and non-academic stakeholders;
- applying technical, economic and institutional reasoning to innovation scaling and policy issues in a critical manner.
Scientific competence and track record of:
- peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals;
- communicating research findings in international conferences, other platforms and media;
- transforming research into knowledge products for outreach and impact in Ghana, and influencing wider forms of development policy and practice.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multicultural environment.
Excellent communication skills in English and French, and the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

Benefits

This is a nationally recruited position and only citizens of Ghana are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should click HERE to apply.

Application Deadline: 15th June 2020.