The overall purpose of the position is to (i) lead the effective delivery of key projects, including ensuring high-quality research delivery and effective stakeholder interaction and engagement, aligned with agreed impact pathways; (ii) design and deliver high quality social and socio-economic science and influential peer-reviewed outputs from key projects, including gender integration and strategic gender research; (iii) contribute to and enable the quality of social science (including socio-economics, gender) and inter- and transdisciplinary approaches across all Zambia and Southern African projects and (iv) lead and contribute to the successful development of well-aligned innovative funding proposals for Zambia and Southern Africa on an ongoing basis.
The Senior Scientist’s key responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:
Project leadership
Social Science leadership
Enabling quality social science and inter- and transdisciplinary science
Funding pipeline development
Benefits
Salary & Benefits
This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with annual salary ranging between USD 86,000 – USD 91,000 gross per annum. WorldFish’s IRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) housing allowance*, relocation and repatriation assistance*, dependent education allowance*, home leave entitlement*, comprehensive insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension/provident fund contribution.
Note: Items marked * are not applicable to staff recruited as Home Country Internationals (nationals of the country of posting). All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Our offer
The position will be based in Lusaka, Zambia. Interviews are expected to be held by end of July 2019. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as for an initial of two (2) years fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 14 July 2019:
Screening will start as soon as possible, and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Our commitment
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and experience is valued. We support individual performance and potential in achieving our organizational goals and mission. We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage women and nationals from developing countries to apply.
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