Senior Research Fellow in Innovation and Energy Demand (Fixed Term)

Senior Research Fellow in Innovation and Energy Demand (Fixed Term) Ref 745 School of Business, Management and Economics SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit Full time, Fixed term for 3.5 years Salary range: starting at £46,400 and rising to £53,765 per annum. It is normal to appoint at the first point of the salary scale. Closing date for applications: 3 November 2014 Expected start date: As soon as possible Description We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow at SPRU (Science Policy Research Unit) at the University of Sussex. The successful candidate will join the Sussex Energy Group (SEG) in SPRU and contribute to the research of the Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand (CIED). SPRU is internationally recognised as a leading research centre on science, technology and innovation policy. SEG is the largest research group in SPRU, one of the largest energy policy research groups in the UK and a partner in the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and UK Energy Research Centre. SEG undertakes rigorous, inter-disciplinary research on energy and climate policy, focusing in particular upon energy technology innovation and the transition to low carbon energy systems. SEG currently has over 20 researchers and support staff and 14 doctoral students and is funded from an array of public and private sector sources. SEG successfully combines academic and consultancy research with active engagement with policymakers and other stakeholders. The five-year, £3.7 million Centre on Innovation and Energy Demand is one of six RCUK-funded research centres on End Use Energy Demand (EUED).The Centre began work in June 2013 and involves an interdisciplinary team of social scientists from the Sussex Energy Group, the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester and the Transport Studies Unit at the University of Oxford. The Centre Directors are Steve Sorrell, Frank Geels and Tim Schwanen. The Centre is developing a socio-technical understanding of how ‘low-energy innovations’ emerge, how they diffuse throughout the economy and what impacts they have on energy consumption. The Centre is investigating these themes through a number of projects focusing upon individual low-energy innovations, such as light rail schemes, district heating, energy service contracting and energy efficient non-domestic buildings, as well as cross-cutting projects to integrate research findings. The Centre includes a range of disciplinary perspectives (e.g. innovation studies, socio-technical transitions, economics) and places a high priority on engaging with stakeholders. SEG wishes to appoint a highly motivated individual with suitable academic experience to contribute to this wide-ranging research programme. Applications are invited from established researchers with a strong track record in innovation studies and/or energy and climate policy. The successful candidate will be expected to help shape the Centre’s research programme, design and lead research projects, conduct empirical research, participate in funding bids, engage with stakeholders and contribute to the broader work of the Sussex Energy Group. We welcome applications from researchers with a range of empirical interests, including (but not confined to) low energy innovations for domestic buildings, heating/cooling systems, transport systems and the quantitative/qualitative evaluation of the systemic impacts of innovations on energy consumption. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. innovation studies, science and technology studies, economics or similar); a track record of high quality research and publication in the area of innovation studies, energy policy or related fields; experience in leading research projects; good knowledge of energy and climate policy debates, especially in relation to energy demand; a track record of raising research income; highly developed skills in communicating with diverse audiences; enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to working within an interdisciplinary, policy-relevant field.

Director, CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees, and Agroforestry (FTA)

Closing date 31 Jan-2014 Overview The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity. We conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of tropical and sub-tropical forest landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment policies and law enforcement. CIFOR is looking for Director, CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees, and Agroforestry (FTA) Overview The CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry: Livelihoods, Landscapes and Governance (FTA) is a large integrated research program that started in 2011. It is responding to the call for urgent, strong and sustained effort focused on forest management and governance, given the crucial role of forests in some of the most important challenges of our time: climate change, poverty, environment and food security. The FTA brings together several hundred scientists from four CGIAR Centers: CIFOR, the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), two non-CGIAR organizations (CIRAD and CATIE), as well as many other research and non-research partners. The program was initiated in 2011 with a ten-year horizon. The 2014 budget is US$89 million. The FTA is led by CIFOR, which hosts the Management Support Unit, headed by the Director of FTA. For further information about FTA, see: www.cifor.org/forests-trees-agroforestry Duties and responsibilities Summary of responsibilities 1. Provide intellectual leadership in building a shared vision for the FTA research agenda and impact pathways with a strategic perspective through which research outcomes lead to the achievement of long-term impacts. 2. Coordinate, monitor and support the work of FTA theme coordinators and focal points. 3. Facilitate and oversee the delivery of research outputs and contributions towards outcomes and impacts across themes in the program. 4. Coordinate FTA work plans, budgets, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, including working closely with the Consortium Office, Independent Evaluation Arrangement, Independent Science and Partnership Council and other CGIAR or related institutions. Principal accountabilities With guidance from CIFOR’s Deputy Director General for Research and the FTA Steering Committee, the Director of FTA will be responsible for the following: Management of FTA planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and evaluation • Develop and update the FTA research and impact strategy, which will include the compilation of the annual program of work and budget and rolling three-year operational plans. • In close collaboration with cross-cutting theme coordinators, oversee the implementation of cross-cutting themes in the framework of a results-based management system. • Put in place all the necessary steps, such as policy engagement and communication strategies, in order for research outputs to contribute to achieving expected outcomes and impacts. • Establish an internal platform for communication and coordination across the FTA thematic and cross-cutting themes in order to ensure synergies in the program implementation. • Oversee progress of teams in delivering expected research outputs through the semi-annual technical reports (traffic-light reports). • Coordinate annual reporting to the Consortium Board for all program participants. • Supervise the design and implementation of an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system built on a sound theory of change and realistic impact pathways. • In consultation with the gender coordinator and theme leaders, ensure proper consideration is given to gender and related issues in the programming, budgeting and implementation of FTA research and action activities. • Coordinate internal and external reviews and evaluations, as requested by the Steering Committee, the Consortium Board or the Fund Council. • Supervise staff in the Management Support Unit. • Work closely with the Consortium Office and other CGIAR institutions for all of the above tasks. Leadership and support to science and impact orientation • Provide overall direction to and facilitate collaboration among FTA theme leaders, supplementing and complementing accountabilities of the organizations participating in the program. • Facilitate collaboration and seek synergies among program participants, including data management, peer review processes, monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment. • Build a shared vision among program participants for FTA objectives, ensuring adequate synergies and collaboration across the different contributing research themes. • Ensure collaboration between FTA and other CRPs in order to complement the different CRPs’ research agendas and in the achievement of broader system level outcomes. • Stimulate the development and adoption of cutting edge knowledge and methodologies in the research program, as well as innovative ways to achieve the program outcomes. • Organize periodic FTA meetings to bring together scientists from across the CRP to present results, discuss and exchange research methods, develop strategies to maximize impacts and build stronger collaboration. Coordination and outreach • Support, manage and coordinate meetings of the FTA Steering Committee. • Coordinate FTA level communication functions as needed to supplement and complement center-level outreach activities. • Represent FTA at international meetings, maintain donor relations and engage in resource mobilization activities as needed and required. • Ensure coordination and information flow among FTA partners, as well as with other CGIAR Centers, CRPs and CGIAR system bodies and working groups. Education, Experience and Technical skills • PhD in a relevant discipline with at least 15 years of relevant experience, including research management experience in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. • Familiarity with the current state of knowledge, policy and practice across a substantial portion of the FTA research agenda. • Proven expertise in leading collaborative research. • Proven expertise in the management of large integrated complex programs. • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is preferred. • Knowledge and experience of the CGIAR and its operations. Personal Attributes and Competencies • Strong leadership skills and ability to engage in strategic planning with sound analytical skills and good judgment. • An open and transparent leadership style, encouraging participatory processes and promoting fairness. • An astute manager, able to manage human resources and administrative matters with efficiency and effectiveness. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to interact constructively with people across different cultures, disciplines and institutions. Terms and conditions Location: Bogor, Indonesia Duration: Initial contract will be for 3 years. Possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources Duty station Bogor Country Indonesia

Research Assistant , Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program, IIASA

Research Assistant , Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program, IIASA Job Vacancy
Organization: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Position: Research Assistant - Ecosystems Services and Management (ESM) Program
Duty Station: Laxenburg, Near Vienna, Austria
Deadline for Application: 22 February 2013
Term: 1-year with possibility of 1-year extension following review
Experience Requirements: Master’s degree (IT, geo-information and software development); analytical skills, ability to manipulate large data sets and complex modeling systems; experience with open source geospatial software on desktop and server environments, open standards and web services (W3C, OGC, INSPIRE); knowledge of Geo-Wiki and related activities, strong interest in ESM topics (agriculture, forestry, resources, land-use, energy and/or climate policy issues)
Special Requirements: Good command of English language 
Start Date: 11 March 2013 
Contact Name: Ms. Alia Harrison, 
Recruitment Officer Address: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Schlossplatz 1 ZIP/Postal Code: A-2361 
Email: harrison@iiasa.ac.at 
Links Job Announcement: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/about/workingatiiasa/vacancies/02-2013-ESM-Research-Assistant.en.html Organization's Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa, University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa, University of Sussex Job Vacancy
Organization: University of Sussex
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Research project The Rising Powers, Clean Development and the Low Carbon Transition in sub-Saharan Africa
Duty Station: Brighton, UK. Overseas work in Brazil, Mozambique, possibly China
Deadline for Application: 19 February 2013  
Term: 2 years Experience Requirements: Interest in clean energy, low carbon development, socio-technical transitions, political economy of Rising Powers investments; have been awarded or recently submitted PhD in related research area; disciplinary areas (science and technology, political science, development studies, human and political geography); conducting research based away from Sussex (Brazil, Mozambique, South Africa, possibility of conducting some work in China) for combined total of around seven months; international travel to attend workshop and conference events 
Special Requirements: Portuguese language desirable 
Start Date: 1 April 2013 
Contact Name: Professor Peter Newell 
Address: Department of International Relations, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex Location: Brighton (England), 
United Kingdom
Phone#: +44 1273 873159 
Email: P.J.Newell@sussex.ac.uk 
Links Job Announcement: www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs 
Organization's Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk

Research Development Co-ordinator “Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services”, Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2), WI

Research Development Co-ordinator “Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services”, Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2), WI Job Vacancy Organization: Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy (WI) Position: Research Development Co-ordinator "Sustainable Transport Policy and Mobility Services" - Research Group Energy, Transport and Climate Policy, (Reference No. 237/12/2) Duty Station: Wuppertal (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany Deadline for Application: 28 February 2013 Term: Initial 3 years, extended upon research and acquisition results Experience Requirements: University degree (geography, economics, transport, engineering sciences, comparable qualification with similar focus); 5 years experience (scientific/management co-ordination of sustainable transport policy research projects) Special Requirements: Excellent English; sufficient German language (speaking/writing). Send complete application (covering letter, personal data sheet, proof of language skills, writing samples, certificates/letters of recommendation) as one pdf file indicating reference number to HR Dpt via E-Mail Contact Address: Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Doeppersberg 19 Location: Wuppertal (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany ZIP/Postal Code: 42103 Phone#: +49-202-2492-129 Email: bewerbung@wupperinst.org Links Job Announcement: http://wupperinst.org/en/info/details/wi/a/s/ad/1983/ Organization's Website: http://www.wupperinst.org

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH, Zambia

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CENTRE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH, Zambia Organisation: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Position: Chief Executive Officer Location: Lusaka, Zambia Starting date: This position remains open until filled Reference: CIDRZ-CEO-Zambia The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) seeks a chief executive to lead it into the next era of public health innovation in Zambia. CIDRZ is a Zambian non-profit company with substantial U.S. government and private foundation funding, and ties to several international academic institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA). It currently has 550 employees and an annual budget of $28 million. About CIDRZ: Internationally acknowledged as a leader in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, maternal-child health, and cervical cancer, malaria and tuberculosis control, CIDRZ has from its outset been firmly rooted in supporting public and community health care and developing a world-renown centre for biomedical research and epidemiology. As a key NGO partner to the Zambian government, CIDRZ focuses on improving public health in the areas of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, women’s health, and child health. As a learning organization, CIDRZ seeks to improve population health impact and effectiveness by integrating research, service, and training activities. CIDRZ has dozens of active research studies and service projects at any given time, and operates one of the region’s largest and most sophisticated biomedical laboratories. Candidates can learn more about the work of CIDRZ at www.CIDRZ.org (but please note this site is being updated to reflect the growing nature of the organisation). The Chief Executive Officer The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional capability in the areas of leadership and strategy, scientific inquiry, fundraising, and management. S/he will be a progressive and independent thinker, familiar with the organizational cultures of both the Zambian Ministry of Health and the international donor community, and able to work effectively at this interface. Purpose of Position The new CEO of CIDRZ will be an inspirational leader with a strong track record in organisational management and growth. He/she will have the knowledge and personal gravitas to negotiate the donor market and the strategic expertise to guide and inspire CIDRZ’s future direction and growth opportunities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated credibility at a very high level within the academic, medical, and/or donor communities, and possess the intellectual depth and capacity to articulate the organisation’s vision and ongoing work to diverse constituencies. The right candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of people management during change, and demonstrate past success at bringing the operational capacity of a growing organization to a state of the art level. The position will report to the CIDRZ Board of Directors. The outgoing CEO will remain in contact with the organization at the board level, and be available as needed as a resource to the incoming CEO. On behalf of CIDRZ, Mission Talent is seeking a skilled manager with the scientific/medical understanding, commitment to the important work of medical research, and drive to further build a highly successful research-based organization in Zambia. The new CIDRZ CEO will be adept at cross cultural-interaction, management, and communication both internally with staff management and at a board level. S/he will also bring a proven background and experience in several core areas: management, consulting, healthcare, and donor funding. Key Responsibilities: Lead CIDRZ ■Strategic planning ■Inspirational leadership ■Scientific direction ■Programmatic direction ■Training direction Administer CIDRZ ■Ensure economic health and future viability of the organisation ■Ensure efficient, compliant resource management ■Diversification ■Develop and execute a strategy to reduce traditional donor dependence ■Other administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the organization Represent CIDRZ ■to the Zambian government ■to in-country donors / partners ■to outside donors ■to outside technical organizations Ensure Continued Funding Stream ■Fundraising and continued supervision of fundraising relationships ■Grant writing / supervision / creative funding inputs to grant writing strategy ■Donors liaison, strategy, meeting participation, credibility, assurance Interact with Board of Directors ■Convene quarterly meetings ■Lead preparation of required board documents ■Regularly reporting to board Interact with CIDRZ Foundation – Zambia and USA ■Lead development of the new CIDRZ Campus Qualifications Required ■Higher degree level education with postgraduate diploma; preferably MD or PhD level, however will consider MPH with significance proven experience ■Minimum 10 years senior executive management experience ■Proven track record of strong change management ■High degree of knowledge, credibility within and navigation of the donor world, both governmental and non-governmental, such as CDC, Gates Foundation and ARK. How to Apply The Centre for Infectious Disease Research – Zambia has exclusively tasked Mission Talent to undertake this search. To apply for this leadership role, precisely follow these guidelines: ■Attach your CV (in English) and a covering letter (max. 350 words), which summarizes how your profile aligns with the key job requirements and required skills and abilities of this role. ■Send your attached CV and Covering Letter in a WORD format (not PDF or RTF). ■Do not add any additional documentation in your initial application. ■In the subject line please put: CIDRZ-CEO-ZAMBIA/+your surname only. Applications must be addressed to Jill Bausch and submitted via email to applications@missiontalent.com. Please do NOT send CV’s or other application queries directly to CIDRZ. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by Mission Talent for follow up and additional information. 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