- POSITION:Personnel Service Agreement
- REFERENCE NO.:2016/UNU/INRA/PSA/RF/39
- LOCATION:Accra, Ghana
- Timezone:UTC 0
- CLOSING DATE:2016•05•31
Organizational Unit: UNU Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA)
United Nations University objectives
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of
scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity
development, and the dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the
purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The
mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building,
to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern
of the United Nations and its Member States.
UNU-INRA objectives
The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in
Africa (UNU-INRA) is one of fifteen Research and Training Centres and
Programmes (RTC/Ps) established by UNU worldwide. The mission of
UNU-INRA is to strengthen the capacity of Africa’s universities and
research institutions to conduct research and produce well-trained,
well-equipped and motivated individuals, capable of developing, adapting
and disseminating technologies that advance food security, promote
conservation and efficient use of the continent’s natural resources for
sustainable development. For more information please visit www.inra.unu.edu.
We are currently looking for an outstanding individual with strong
commitment and the potential to bring a significant contribution to the
activities of UNU-INRA.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of UNU-INRA, the Research Fellow on Land and Water Resources will:
- Lead in the review and coordination of research activities of the Institute in the thematic area of land and water resources.
- Conduct research on land and water resources problems and analyse related policies to help the institute to achieve its goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and support development of methodologies for the management of land and water resources.
- Create awareness, train national collaborators, and provide guidelines for effective implementation of land and water resources with a view to ensuring sustainable management of natural resources, biodiversity conservation, and maintenance of environmental quality.
- Supervise graduate students in their research work.
- Develop research and training proposals for funding.
- Plan, organise, and participate in national and sub-regional conferences/meetings/workshops.
- Prepare and publish research outputs in high-quality publications, including peer-reviewed journals, extension and policy briefs.
- Perform any other professional duties as may be required by the Director of UNU-INRA.
Required qualifications and experience
- A PhD degree in Agricultural Sciences (Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Soil Sciences or a related discipline).
- At least six years of relevant work experience in the bio-physical aspects of natural resource management and conservation problems, preferably in an international environment.
- Demonstrated competence in and knowledge of geographical information systems and remote sensing methods.
- Good computer application skills and use of statistical packages.
- Good writing, presentation, and communication skills, and demonstrated experience in organising training workshops, conferences, and fundraising activities as well as forging partnerships with international agencies, national institutions, and NGOs.
- Good working knowledge of English is essential; knowledge of French would be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and under tight deadlines.
- Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Remuneration
The remuneration will be commensurate with academic qualifications and experience.
Duration of contract
This is full-time employment on a one (1) year Personnel Service
Agreement (PSA) contract, with the possibility for contract renewal
subject to satisfactory work performance. The combined duration of
appointments shall not exceed six (6) years.
This is a locally recruited post; no relocation expenses or
allowances apply. The successful candidate will be employed under a
local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor
be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and
Regulations.
Suitably qualified women applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
Starting date
1 July 2016 or earlier.
