| Research Assistant - Waste Management Unit: The Waste Management Unit: Waste Management at UNU-FLORES addresses these issues and in particular: • Develops and coordinates the research programme of UNU-FLORES on waste management, considering the close inter-linkage with other resources (water, soil); • Develops management strategies for the collection, processing and recycling of waste; • Develops strategies for rehabilitation of contaminated sites; and • Develops management strategies for safe waste water use and waste water processing. Responsibilities: Under the authority of the Director of UNU-FLORES and direct supervision of the Academic Officer – Waste Management, the successful candidate shall carry out the following tasks: • Contribute to the research, academic and capacity development activities in waste management aspects within the soil-water-waste nexus; • Support the process of research/knowledge product development such as policy briefs, technical reports and research articles etc.; • Contribute to the ongoing research and capacity development work related to the multi-organizational project(s), such as the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture (SUWA); • Contribute to the activities in the frame of the UNU-FLORES Joint Research Initiative #3 in Africa on "Sustainable Wastewater Management Options" in terms of literature review, meeting and workshop organizations and liaison with partners; • Assist in fundraising activities for projects including project proposal development, contacting and maintaining dialogues with potential donors, and other work related to fundraising; • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications and Experience: • Master’s degree in natural sciences or engineering in a field related to management of waste as a resource; • Minimum one (1) year of work experience in research in sustainable wastewater management, solid waste management or composting; • Candidates with a PhD degree would be desirable; • Prior experience/knowledge in waste/resource management projects, preferably in developing countries and regions; • Experience in drafting and publishing scientific papers; • Experience with drafting project proposals is highly desirable; • Strong motivation and ability to carry out research in an interdisciplinary and international environment; • Proficiency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset; • Ability to work within agreed timelines and to communicate clearly and effectively; • A good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Duration of Contract: This is a full time employment (40 hours per week) for a fixed period of one (1) year (renewal will be subject to performance and funds availability) on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) with UNU-FLORES, with the combined duration of appointments not exceeding six (6) years. The successful candidate will be employed under a local contract based in Dresden, Germany and will not hold international civil servant status nor be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. Applications from suitably qualified woman candidates and those from developing countries are particularly encouraged. Starting Date: As soon as possible How to apply: Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit their applications by email (to hrflores@unu.edu), and must include the following: • a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position; • a curriculum vitae and a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form downloadable from the UNU website. Please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations; • the email subject must comply with the format: Last Name_First Name_2015/UNU/FLORES/PSA/RA/71 • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. |
