The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is looking for a competent, self-motivated, and dynamic candidate to join as the Research Officer- Water quality and waste management. The research officer will contribute to the CGIAR Initiative \u201cProtecting human health through a One Health approach\u201d, and potentially other projects. The Research Officer is expected to provide scientific and technical assistance to relevant project leaders and researchers on livestock waste and wastewater management, waterborne pathogens monitoring and health risk assessments.
Duties AND Responsibilities:
Design and conduct nationwide field surveys on livestock waste and wastewater management, waterborne zoonotic pathogens monitoring and health risk assessments. Support in data collection through questionnaires, surveys, monitoring campaigns and literature, as well as processing and interpreting of such data as needed Support in technical writing and reporting, including intermediate reports, final reports, papers and proposals. Conduct interviews (community, farmers, authorities, etc.) and assist to conduct stakeholder meetings Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, manuals covering waste and wastewater management, waterborne pathogens monitoring and health risk assessments. Support project communication activities Supervise consultants and intens when appropriateRequirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential:
MSc or equivalent academic qualifications in agricultural science/engineering, environmental science/engineering or any related field. At least 5 years\u2019 professional experience in the areas of waste and wastewater management, waterborne zoonotic pathogens monitoring and/or health risk assessments, ideally with related research. Excellent understanding of livestock waste and water management in Ethiopia Experience in conducting high-profile to community level interviews and managing regional field surveys. Experience in data collection and analysis Proficiency in MS Office applications and in database management Good technical and scientific writing Ability to effectively establish priorities, and plan, organize, implement and monitor work activities with limited supervision Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Desired:
Kowledge on other local languages Experience in other developing countriesBenefits
TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT
This is a nationally recruited position and only citizens of Ethiopia are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
TO APPLY
Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. Your application must include a copy of your curriculum vitae, a cover letter that addresses IWMI\u2019s requirements stated above, and contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) July 18, 2022 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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