International Water Management Institute invites applications for Research-cum-Communications Officer, Delhi, Apply by June 30, 2012

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is a nonprofit scientific research organization, one of the 15 International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with its world headquarter at Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI is engaged in various aspects of water and land management.
 
Job description:
Applications are invited for the following positions for the Delhi office of the International Water Management Institute at NASC Complex, Pusa Campus. The position is for 3 years and can be renewed further based on the performance of the candidate and funding availability. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

Position:
Research-cum-Communications Officer position in CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), South Asia.

 Qualification:

• University degree in Social Science/Environmental Science/Communications or a related field, preferably with research experience in the field of climate change and agriculture and associated communications such as writing on scientific and development issues, developing communications tools for targeted audiences, e-newsletters, and editing reports.
• A sound background on proposal writing, field research and surveys, qualitative and quantitative research, statistical tools and techniques is necessary along with communication skills mentioned above. 
• The applicant will be engaged in social science research focusing on climate change issues in South Asia along with communication activities.

 Important date: The applications should be forwarded before June 30, 2012

Applicants from the national institutions and Universities should submit their applications through proper channel.

Procedure to apply:

• The applications should be forwarded by E-mail (preferred) or to office address below
• Subject line stating “Research-cum-Communications Officer- Your Name”
• Your details in the excel format,  an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, a statement of your special qualifications for the position.
• Names and addresses (including e-mail) of three referees, their date of availability.

Contact details:
Mr. Nirmal Sigtia
IWMI’s Delhi Office,
2nd Flr,
CG Block NASC Complex,
Pusa Campus,
New Delhi,
email: n.sigtia@cgiar.org
website: www.iwmi.cgiar.org