The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) seeks a Research Coordinator (L4) who will contribute to intellectual leadership and enhance research capacity in the area of social policy and development.
The Institute’s work in this area examines the role of social policy in promoting social protection and social justice, and involves interdisciplinary research and debate on the relationship between social policy, economic development and democratization.
In addition to designing and managing substantive research projects on this theme, the Research Coordinator is expected to carry out independent research and writing; commission and substantively edit case study reports; contribute to the Institute’s flagship and other reports; assist in fundraising; and interact with constituents, including UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications: Advanced social sciences degree, minimum of seven years of experience in development research at developing-country and international levels, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.
Languages: Fluent English with proven ability in writing/editing of reports. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish desirable.
Location: Geneva, Switzerland.
Application requirements: (1) Complete the online application by clicking the button below; and (2) submit a full-length CV; a letter of motivation; the names and contact details (telephone and email) of three referees; and three relevant articles or chapters published in peer-reviewed journals or books within the past five years, to: The Director (Ref. RC), UNRISD, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland; fax: +41-22-9170650; email: rc@unrisd.org.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2008.
Process: Short-listed candidates may be required to attend an interview by 30 April 2008. The successful candidate will be notified by 15 May 2008, and is expected to take up the post by 1 August 2008.
The Institute’s work in this area examines the role of social policy in promoting social protection and social justice, and involves interdisciplinary research and debate on the relationship between social policy, economic development and democratization.
In addition to designing and managing substantive research projects on this theme, the Research Coordinator is expected to carry out independent research and writing; commission and substantively edit case study reports; contribute to the Institute’s flagship and other reports; assist in fundraising; and interact with constituents, including UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications: Advanced social sciences degree, minimum of seven years of experience in development research at developing-country and international levels, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.
Languages: Fluent English with proven ability in writing/editing of reports. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish desirable.
Location: Geneva, Switzerland.
Application requirements: (1) Complete the online application by clicking the button below; and (2) submit a full-length CV; a letter of motivation; the names and contact details (telephone and email) of three referees; and three relevant articles or chapters published in peer-reviewed journals or books within the past five years, to: The Director (Ref. RC), UNRISD, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland; fax: +41-22-9170650; email: rc@unrisd.org.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2008.
Process: Short-listed candidates may be required to attend an interview by 30 April 2008. The successful candidate will be notified by 15 May 2008, and is expected to take up the post by 1 August 2008.
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