VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT'

GENDER AND WATER IN SOUTH ASIA'

(at SaciWATERs, Crossing Boundaries project, Hyderabad, India)For its Crossing Boundaries. Regional Capacity Building on IWRM and Gender & Water in South Asia project SaciWATERs (South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies) is seeking immediate appointment of a female researcher 'gender and water in South Asia', with a completed PhD and minimum five years experience. The project is based in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The two other members of the project team are Prof. Nimal Gunawardena (Director) and Dr N.C. Narayanan (Senior Fellow Education). Full scale implementation of the project starts in February 2006, and therefore we seek to strengthen the team with a third person as quickly as possible. Research Expert 'Gender and Water in South Asia'. The Crossing Boundaries project is a five-year capacity building project on water resources education and research, with partners in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. The project will be based at and coordinated by SaciWATERs, Hyderabad, India. The project is financially supported by the Dutch Ministry of Development Cooperation. For the implementation of this project we seek to compose an international South Asian team, of experienced and highly motivated individuals of global standard, dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary education and research on water resources in the South Asian region. We are looking for candidates with a PhD in a relevant topic, a publication record, and at least 5 years experience.For this position the salary range is between Euro 1100-1800 per month. For non-Indian staff allowances for living abroad are available. All staff will be based in Hyderabad, India. Appointments will be for a minimum of two years. For this position we are looking for a female candidate.Tasks - Carry main implementing responsibility for Project Office research-related activities - Collaborate with IWE/WUR staff in organisation of field research training- Take part in selection of field research projects and definition of research topics and process- Provide guidance to research staff in field research activities- Organise yearly research workshop- Organise international conferences- Take responsibility for monitoring and evaluation of research related activities- Take on additional project activities as decided in CB teamQualifications: PhD in a topic relevant for the theme 'gender and water in South Asia', experience with interdisciplinary research on water resources at South Asia level, experience with variety of field research methods, experience with stakeholder involvement in research, excellent writing and presentation skills in English, experience with networking, experience with organization of workshops and other events.Background information on the project can be requested from the Office Manager SaciWATERs at hema@saciwaters.org , on submission of full name and address, institutional affiliation, PhD title/topic and present area/focus of academic/professional work.
We invite interested applicants to send their CV and an application letter explaining their interest in and suitability for the position, including a critical reflection on the approach outlined in the background information, to the SaciWATERs.

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