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Company Name : International Water Management Institute
Location : Anand, Gujarat
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Job Description : The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has an exciting opportunity for a Research Officer who will be a part of ITP’s core team and will participate in field studies; field experiments and action research pilots; institutional and policy analyses, and stakeholder consultations aimed at rural livelihood enhancement.
Background:
Established in 2001, the IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Program (ITP) is a unique partnership between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo and Tata Trusts, Mumbai. ITP operates with the credo: “converting science into policy action” and undertakes research with a managerial, ‘problem solving’ approach and a strong ‘bias for action’. The program’s research agenda is closely entwined with the ‘Rural Upliftment Portfolio’ (RUP) of Tata Trusts through which it supports numerous livelihood programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the ITP Program Leader and Tata Trusts’ RUP team in delivering the research outputs and achieving the development outcomes
Contribute to ITP’s core research themes on ‘Water Productivity, Demand Management and Risks’ and ‘Water-Energy-Food Nexus’.
Contribute to the development and execution of ITP field experiments and action research pilots in collaboration with Tata Trusts’ field teams and associate organizations.
Provide guidance and oversight to young consultants, field associates and student interns.
Author / co-author synthesis papers and policy highlights / briefs based on field and action research carried out as part of ITP.
Engage with key stakeholders in project implementation, policy advocacy and dissemination of project outcomes to contribute to development goals.
Produce articles for peer-reviewed publication, in a timely manner, jointly and independently, in accordance with IWMI’s policies and procedures for publication of research outputs.
Assist the ITP Program Leader in Program Management and Donor Reporting.
Perform any other tasks as assigned by ITP Program Leader.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Masters in agriculture / water resources / rural management / economics / related field.
Sound quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills; ability to synthesize and write persuasively.
A clear understanding of development challenges, especially with respect to water resources development, management and governance in the context of rural livelihoods in India.
Ability and eagerness to undertake field-based research and action research.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in diverse, inter-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of India 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 two -year period with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
TO APPLY
For more information and to apply for the position, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs. Your application must include a copy of your curriculum vitae, a cover letter that 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 will be received through 24:00 (IST) on 10 March, 2022 (Thursday). 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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