Hi, Guys
We got a new job opening detail
company name Watershed Organisation Trust
location : Pune, Maharashtra
description : THE OPPORTUNITY:
An exciting opportunity exists for you to join an internationally renowned non-profit that is at the forefront of India’s effort to reduce poverty, restore its ecosystems, achieve water security, and provide remunerative livelihoods to its people on a sustainable basis. Currently, WOTR is working in 7 states and our work has impacted the lives of over 4.7 million people across 5551 villages – www.wotr.org
Experience in research in Economics of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Climate change
Well versed with Quantitative Techniques (sampling, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Valuation of Natural Resources, Impact Assessment methodology)
Should be able to do good review of literature
Good knowledge of policy analysis and quantitative data analysis but should have the flexibility to do qualitative data analysis, too (if required); skill in developing of tools for investigation (quantitative and qualitative)
Willingness to Diversify skills and activities in other relevant areas of Economics (as per the need of the organization)
Papers published in Peer review journals (preferably having been at least 2nd author)
Good research writing skills
Willingness to research with an interdisciplinary team
Willingness to travel to different project locations for field work.
Excellent communication (writing, speaking, presentation) skills in English is essential
Good knowledge of Hindi
Job Description
Write scientific reports, policy briefs on different studies conducted by WOTR related to Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Land and Water Management, Economics, Food and Nutrition Security, Biodiversity, others
Work in a team (lead or partner) to design and conduct interdisciplinary research including, but not limited to: action research, systematic reviews and other synthesis products and database development
To collaborate with different teams, universities, research institutes to undertake various studies
Contribute to research papers and articles preferably in peer review journals and publications
Dissemination of research findings to different stakeholders: village communities and represent WOTR in various workshops, conferences, meetings etc.
Design and Conduct impact assessment studies of various project interventions
Assists and also write proposals to various donors and institutes for research funding
Qualifications: PhD / MPhil/MSc. in Economics/Agricultural Economics/ Environmental Economics with broad understanding of agriculture, natural resource, and human development
Work experience (minimum): 7 years (for post-graduate); 5 years (for MPhil); 3 years (for PhD)
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
People without having experience in the relevant field need not to apply, please.
Interested candidates are requested to apply to hr@wotr.org/careers@wotr.org with an updated CV with subject line “Application for the position of Researcher (Economics of NRM)”