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Research Associate: Sustainable Sanitation and Integrated Natural Resource Management, Stockholm

Closing date: Sunday, 1 March 2015
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 17:53
Position: Independent and motivated junior researcher within Sustainable Sanitation and Integrated Natural Resource Management
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: Full-time, Permanent Employment (with 6 months' probation period)
Salary Range: Competitive based on the Swedish market
Start Date: As soon as possible
Open to: Both external and internal candidates
Application Deadline: 1st March 2015
Profile
SEI is recruiting an independent and motivated junior researcher with a background in sustainable sanitation [1], integrated natural resource management, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), or related areas, to support our innovative work on making sanitation more sustainable. Our work is focused on low and middle income countries, so the candidate should have a strong interest in and experience from development issues.
The recruitment is part of a broader strategy to strengthening the sanitation work at SEI, which is done through our new SEI Initiative on Sustainable Sanitation [2]. The Initiative, launched in the beginning of 2015 with a program horizon to 2019, is a global venture with special focus on sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative will stress the case for 'productive' sanitation, with a focus on hygienic management and safe, efficient use of sanitation waste products, e.g. for energy and agricultural production. It has both strong research and communications components; hence the candidate will be involved in a diverse set of stimulating tasks and missions.
Duties and responsibilities: In collaboration with a team of researchers, the candidate will undertake the following tasks:
  • Carry out independent applied research and implementation projects dealing with sustainable sanitation, aiming for improved health, equity, livelihoods, natural resource management, and environmental quality
  • Contribute to relevant project proposals and tenders in order to raise external funds
  • Compilation and synthesis of project results into communication products (e.g. briefs, reports and scientific papers)
  • Participation in capacity building and training activities
  • Contribute to networking, knowledge management and outreach activities
  • Travel on duty when required.
Necessary Qualifications
  • Advanced education in a field relevant to sustainable sanitation, integrated resource management, and WASH (minimum Master's degree or equivalent). If not formally trained in this field the candidate should demonstrate extensive personal experience associated with sanitation research and development.
  • A minimum of 2 years of skilled and appreciated working experience at local, national and international levels in the North and South.
  • In-depth knowledge of sustainable sanitation, integrated natural resource management, WASH, or similar relevant issues.
  • Profound understanding of development processes and sustainability aspects.
  • Good skills in communication, including the ability to make public presentations and communicate within multi-cultural settings.
  • Language requirements include fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in other main UN languages is an asset.
Additional Desired Qualifications
  • Competence in and working experience with international policy development, communications, publishing, media contacts, and networking, as well as knowledge management.
  • Experience from planning, implementing and evaluation of community development projects, especially in low- and middle income country contexts.
  • Research background with skills in material flow analysis, life-cycle analyses, cost-benefit analysis, and governance analyses.
How to apply: Please use the 'apply now' at the bottom of this page. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted. Attachments should be in PDF or Word format and should consist of a CV and a cover letter that includes the names and contact details of three referees. Applications should be written in English and arrive at SEI as soon as possible but no later than March 1.
Inquiries: Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Louise Karlberg, Head of Resources and Development Unit
[1] Sustainable sanitation systems protect and promote human health, minimize environmental degradation and depletion of the resource base, are technically and institutionally appropriate, socially acceptable and economically viable also in the long term (for more information on the sustainable sanitation concept see www.susana.org)
[2] http://sei-international.org/projects?prid=2084

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