Department: Mountain Societies Research Institute
Duty station: Khorog, Tajikistan
Deadline: 02 April 2020
Reports to: MSRI Director and Senior Research Scientist(s)
Deadline: April 2nd, 2020. Applications will be reviewed when received.

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

MSRI is seeking an experienced and highly committed Research Fellow who will coordinate, support and help developing MSRI’s research activities in Tajikistan and the larger region in the field of sustainable land management (SLM), integrated watershed management (IWSM), natural resource governance (NRG), disaster risk reduction (DRR) and advancing the sustainable mountain development (SMD) agenda.

A major part of the position will consist of coordinating ongoing and starting research activities, such as a summer university course to be prepared and implemented jointly with partners (AKAH, University of Bern) in August 2017 in Khorog.

The selected research fellow will work closely with other researchers at MSRI, UCA and beyond, but also with regional implementing partners/AKDN agencies (MSDSP, AKAH, others) and support the implementation of MSRI’s ‘Research for Development’ approach in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the MSRI office planning and operation in Khorog;
• Assist in planning and preparation of Summer University offerings and outreach events;
• Support the management of ongoing research projects with MSRI involvement in the region; 
• Support MSRI staff in developing new research projects, including activity schedules, budgets, and donor reports;
• Assist MSRI Senior Research Scientist(s) as needed with ongoing projects;
• Help advancing and promoting the sustainable mountain development (SMD) agenda in the region.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in a relevant area;
• Demonstrated independent working ability and knowledge of development projects;
• Sound language skills (written and oral) in English, Russian and Tajik;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc;
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals in MSRI and collaborators;
• Flexibility and ability to work in a start-up environment of a new applied research institution.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to tj.recruitment@ucentralasia.org by April 2nd 2020. As your application e-mail subject, please write: “Project Officer”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.