IWMI Senior Research Officer Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs

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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.