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Research Associate: Water Programme
Join our centre in Bogotá as a Research Associate for the SEI Latin America Water Programme. Contribute to sustainable water management, research and policy shaping in a role that combines fieldwork with strategic planning, under the guidance of our Water Programme Manager.
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Deadline
28 February 2024
Contract details
One-year with possibility of extension
Full time
Join our Latin America centre and be part of the SEI’s formal presence in this dynamic region. For many years, SEI’s international staff have spearheaded projects across Latin America in thematic areas including air quality, environmental governance, trade in agricultural commodities, energy systems, and water management and sanitation. With the recent establishment of our permanent office in Bogota, Colombia, we are expanding our team of talented and committed environmental and development professionals to strengthen our new centre.
The Research Associate role
We are seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join the SEI Latin America Water Programme. This role involves supporting research work carried out in pursuit of a more sustainable future for human communities and natural ecosystems. You will contribute to manage and implement research, capacity development and policy design projects in the Latin America Centre related to water management, river basin planning and sustainable sanitation.
Key responsibilities
- Implement projects under the Water Programme Manager’s supervision, focusing on planning tools and participatory process that promote holistic, transparent and robust decision-making for the planning and management of river basins and water systems.
- Propose and develop research on innovative sustainable water management approaches.
- Engage stakeholder’s and build capacities in collaboration with both public and private institutions operating within water and environmental related sectors.
- Conduct fieldwork and office-based activities, collaborating with institutional partners to gather essential project information.
- Prepare and disseminate project outcomes through reports, scientific publications, guides, manuals and presentations.
- Supervise support staff and external consultants related to project activities under your responsibility.
- Contribute to the development of new proposals relevant to the Water Programme.
Who you are
You should hold an M.Sc. in geographical information systems (GIS), engineering, environmental or earth science, with 3-5 years of experience. Success in this role requires organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, problem-solving abilities, proactiveness and excellent communications skills in both Spanish and English. Independent working capabilities, adaptability to various field conditions and a willingness to travel are essential.
In addition, to being able to work effectively in the Water Programme, you should possess the following specific qualifications:
- Prior experience pertaining to the use of Geographical Information Systems, with a focus on the use of remote sensing imagery for water management, climate information and/or water quality analysis.
- Prior experience pertaining to the modeling of surface or groundwater hydrology, water resources systems and/or water management-ecosystem interactions.
- Experience pertaining to the planning or development of water supply or sanitation systems, or to the performance evaluation of said systems.
- Experience preparing scientific reports and publications based on research results.
- Experience in collaborative work with public and/or private sector actors.
- Experience in the preparation of project proposals.
- Experience pertaining to the management and supervision of contracts and projects.
- Experience developing and deploying WEAP models is desired.
- Solid knowledge and experience in the use of scientific tools for data analysis (R, MATLAB and Python).
- History of scientific publications.
How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application soon, however no later than 28 February 2024.
Please include:
- Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- Curriculum vitae or resume (as attachment).
Questions?
Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Tania Santos, Research Fellow Water Team Lead: tania.santos@sei.org
Inquiries concerning the recruitment process can be directed to Jimena Jimenez, Administrative Assistant: jimena.jimenez@sei.org
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