Monday, March 3, 2008

job opportunity

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: [ mailto:rc@unrisd.org ]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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