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IWMI Senior Research Officer Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
IWMI South Africa looking for “Senior Research Officer”.
Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 21st April 2024.
IWMI’s forward looking strategy for 2019-2023 responds directly to the demand for innovative, scientifically tested water management solutions for sustainable development. With offices in 13 countries and a global network of scientist operating in more than 30 countries, our research at field to basin and regional scales our strategy focuses on science for a transformative agenda.
The IWMI has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th April 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Research Officer to be based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research on complex socio-ecological systems, considering both natural and human components.
- Collect, harmonize, and produce databases using climate, ecology, socioeconomics, conflict, as well as other sources.
- Support Systems Scientists to apply systems thinking methodologies to analyse interactions, feedback loops, and emergent behaviours within the targeted systems.
- Integrate data from diverse sources to develop comprehensive models of socio-ecological dynamics.
- Develop and utilize statistical approaches to analyse the different data sources.
- Engage with broader research teams to communicate outputs, support data integration, and disseminate knowledge.
- Communicate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and other relevant channels.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s degree in data science, systems science, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline, coupled with a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in climate, ecology, and environmental science.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Proven experience in applying systems thinking to real-world socio-ecological problems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong programming skills for modelling (e.g., Python, R).
- Strong working knowledge of GIS.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, verbally & in writing.
- Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
Other Details
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IWMI Senior Research Officer Jobs 2024
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The Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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