International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Vacancy

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer - Policy and Water Governance to work on various projects within and outside Nepal to contribute to research activities from policy, water governance and political economy perspectives in the context of federalism in Nepal.

Position: Research Officer - Policy and Miler Governance, Kathmandu, Nepal

The selected candidate will be part of the research team during fieldwork, participating in social science research activities, in the thematic issues such as policy, institutions, water governance, rural livelihoods, and gender equality and social inclusion issues.

We seek candidates with a master's degree in development studies or a related social science discipline, or agriculture, water resources management or agricultural engineering with specialization in social science approaches; and at least 2 years of experience in development and/or research project management in the fields of natural resources management and rural development or research.

For a detailed job description and to apply for the position, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs

Your application must include a copy of your curriculum vitae, cover letter which addresses IWMI's requirements stated above, and contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

Applications must be submitted by 24:00 on November 15, 2019 (Friday).

This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of Nepal are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes transport and health insurance. The duration of the contract will be for a three-year period with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

The International Water Management Institute (www.lvontorg) is an international, non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a real impact on poverty reduction, food security, and ecosystem health. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with regional offices across Asia and Africa, IWMI is a CG1AR Research Center and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land, and Ecosystems (WLE). www.iwmi.org