EV-K2-CNR has as a mission to provide specialized scientific support for sustainable development in high altitude areas, promoting environmental conservation and a better quality of life for local populations.
Ev-K2-CNR is looking for a Scientific Coordinator for the SEED (Socio Economical Environmental Development) Project, funded through the Pakistan-Italian Debt for Swap Agreement, in Gilgit Baltistan. For further information: www.projectseed.net
Role: Assist Project Director by supporting and monitoring researches, reporting and other related tasks.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Hold a Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Agriculture, or other relevant degrees applied to developing countries contexts.
• Experience in working in collaboration of Universities especially in areas such as applied/field research in developing countries;
• Good knowledge of international issues in environment and development;
• Knowledge of biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or protected areas management;
• Full proficiency (reading, writing speaking) in English. Excellent writing skills required.
• Excellent computer skills;
• Organized, with the ability to work autonomously and under tight deadlines;
• At ease working in difficult- insecure contexts;
Desiderable:
• Hold a PhD in a relevant subject is a asset;
• Knowledge of climate change adaptation and/or mitigation is an asset;
• Field experience in Asia would be an asset;
• Knowledge of Italian language will be considered an asset;
Starting date: May-June 2014
Length of assignment: 6 months- renewable
Location: Gilgit Baltistan- Islamabad Pakistan
ToR and further information on the project
How to apply:
Expressions of interest for the work will be judged on CV in EU format and Cover Letter.
Application should be emailed to hiraseed@gmail.com and CC info@projectseed.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.