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Regional Advocacy & Policy Advisor - Asia

Based in one of the WA offices in the Asia region - £28,058 pa ((Approx Rs. 2,244,640)) plus benefits

This is a unique opportunity to lead the ongoing development of our policy and advocacy work across Asia. You'll advise and support regional managers, country programmes and key partners as they shape their policy and advocacy strategies. Building staff capacity will also feature, as will the sharing of knowledge with colleagues in other regions and the coordination of campaigns at national and regional level as well as participation in international research, advocacy and campaigns.

To excel, you must have solid advocacy and policy analysis experience in the development sector, some of which must have been gained within Asia. Knowledge of research methodologies, advocacy planning and NGO policy networks is important too, as is the ability to train others and communicate effectively at all levels.

Suitable applicants with origins in Africa and Asia, as well as women and disabled people, are encouraged to apply. WaterAid is a member of People In Aid and accredited by Investors in People.

For further information and a downloadable application pack, please visit www.wateraid.org/jobsor email jobs@wateraid.org. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 4 September 2008

Interviewing: 27 September 2008

WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.

WaterAid/Caroline Irby WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered charity no. 288701

INDIA ECONOMY CHAIR

FULL-TIME PROFESSORSHIP

RECRUITMENT FOR 2009

SPRING SEMESTER (FEBRUARY - JUNE 2009)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2008

The India Economy Chair will be recruiting an Indian specialist in India's economy for the Spring Semester of the 2008-2009 academic year (end of February to end of June 2009).

The India Economy Chair was established at Sciences Po in 2007, with the support of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the CHANEL company, with a view to enhancing knowledge of Indian economic issues in France and Europe.

ELIGIBILITY

o Doctoral degree in Social Sciences;
o Candidates should be below 65 years of age o Fluency in either French or English.

FULL PROFESSORSHIP

The Chair Holder is provided, among others, with international transport, accommodation in Paris and a competitive remuneration.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

http://asia-centre.sciences-po.fr/academics/indian_chair.html

SCIENCES PO

Located in Paris, France, Sciences Po has established itself as one the foremost international research universities in Social Sciences, offering a wide and varied curriculum in the discipline, drawing on academics and experts in such fields as Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Law, and Economics. It offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Public Affairs, International & European Affairs, Corporate Law, Journalism and Communication, among others.

With eight research centres, a Doctoral School, and more than 200 researchers, continental Europe's richest library in Social Sciences and a dynamic editorial activity, Sciences Po is a leading institution in international higher education. (For more information on Sciences Po, log on to http://www.sciences-po.fr/portail/fr-fr/international/english2/)

Centre for Microfinance Research

Bankers Institute of Rural Development
Sector H LDA Colony Kanpur Road Lucknow 226012
Ph : 0522 2421187, 2421154 Fax : 2421176.
Email: bird@sancharnet.in Web site : www.birdindia.org.in

Recruitment of Researchers on Contract

Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow is a society established by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in 1983 as an apex level institute offering training, research and consultancy services on various aspects of agriculture, rural development and rural finance. BIRD has set up within its fold a Centre for Microfinance Research (CMR) to take up research activities in the field of microfinance for facilitating policy initiatives and improvements in design and delivery system of microfinance services. The Centre has established four sub centres at IIBM, Guwahati, IFMR, Chennai, IDS, Jaipur and CIM, Patna. The Centre is currently looking for suitable candidates for the post of Researchers at the main centre and its four sub centres on contract basis for a period of 3 years, extendable upto 5 years.

Qualification and other requirements :

A Ph.d/M.phil qualification or First Class in Post Graduation (in Economics, Agri Economics, MicroFinance or Social Sciences)
Possess Research Background
Published atleast two papers either independently or jointly (as principal author) in reputed Journals
Other demonstrated interest in Research areas/activities.

Salary and Perks: Approximately Rs 9.00 lakh per annum (Cost to company basis).

Interested candidates may submit their application giving details of academic qualifications, research work, publication record, work experience etc within 21 days of publication of the advertisement to The Chief General Manager, Bankers Institute of Rural Development, Sector H, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow. Email : bird@sancharnet.in. Phone : 0522 2421187, 2421137, 2421154. Fax : 0522 2421047, 2421176. Candidates may also indicate their preference of places (i.e, Lucknow, Guwahati, Chennai, Jaipur and Patna) for posting.

V S Bhadauria
Chief General Manager/Officer on Special Duty

CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Nizamiah Observatory Campus
Hyderabad - 500016

The Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad invites applications for the following Faculty / Administrative positions for its newly constituted Research Project "WASHCost" funded by IRC (International, Water & Sanitation Centre, The Netherlands) on Contract basis initially for a period of one year, extendable for four more years. Details of the Project can be accessed from www.irc.nl,http://washcost.worldpress.com

Positions dvertised:

(1 each with the following designations)
a) Economist
b) WASH Specialist
c) Project Officer (WRM Background, district-level supervision)
d) Project Manager

Qualifications and requirements:

Economist	- 40+ years old (i.e. middle level to senior career) - PG Degree in economics and preferably Ph. D. with good academic background and demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality independent research - Proven track record in the water sector and a demonstrable knowledge of the WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene) sector / Water Resource Management - Strong interest in interdisciplinary action research - Excellent and proven writing skills - High-level of numeracy and a good understanding of statistics and economic analysis - Good computing skills - Willingness to spend time working at the field level - Willingness to travel out of state and just possibly overseas - Excellent inter-personal and communication skills - Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality
WASH Specialist	- 30+ years old (i.e. early to mid career) - PG Degree in a discipline relevant to WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)/ engineering, environment! ecology. Must have had some training in sanitation and hygiene with good academic background and demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality independent research -Proven track record in the WASH sector - Must be fully conversant in current trends in rural and urban sanitation and hygiene and technologies - Strong interest in interdisciplinary action research - Excellent and proven writing skills - High-level of numeracy and a good understanding of data analysis techniques - Good computing skills - Willingness to spend time working at the field level - Willingness to travel out of state and just possibly overseas - Excellent inter-personal and communication skills - Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality
Project Officer (WRM background, district-level supervision)	-At least five years relevant work experience but referably 10 years with good academic background and demonstrated capacity to undertake high quality independent research - Degree in a discipline or diploma relevant to rural development - Must have worked at the field level on WASH and/or watershed development projects / WSS projects - Must be willing and able to work with government departments and NGOs - Must have excellent organisational skills Must know how to motivate and to organise district, mandai and community level meetings - Strong interest in interdisciplinary action research - Must be self-motivated - Reasonable writing skills - Good computing skills - Willingness to work long hours at the community level - Willingness to travel frequently - Excellent inter-personal and communication skills - Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality
Project Manager	- Minimum of 3 years work experience but preferably more than five years - A diploma that ideally is related in some way to office / project management - All round office and project support skills - Excellent at multi-tasking and prioritising work - Good computing skills - Good at organising and keeping track of project files and records - Willing and able to work under direction but also to take responsibility when necessary - Excellent inter-personal skills - Self motivated and enthusiastic

Emoluments for the above positions will be as per qualifications and experience.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates short listed will have to appear for interview before the Selection Committee of the Centre. The Selection Committee is free to consider also scholars who may not have applied.

Application:

Application on plain paper specifying the position applied for should be sent to the Director, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016 in an envelope marked "Faculty/Administrative".

For the Academic positions, the application must be accompanied by:

a) Curriculum Vitae including academic record and a full list of publications
b) Two samples (Chapters from the Book or Research Articles of Published work).
c) A short statement of current and proposed Research work
d) Names and Address of three referees.

Candidates already in service must send their applications through proper channel. They may send advance copy to meet the deadline. Candidates already applied in response to our Advertisement in EPW dt. May 17-23, 2008 need not apply.

Last date for receipt of applications:

Three weeks from the date of publication of the Advertisement.

ACTING DIRECTOR
CESS, HYDERABAD

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