Department: The Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO)
Reports to: Director of CPRO
Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Posted date: 05.09.2024
Deadline: 25.09.2024
Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities
The SRF/RF will help CPRO influence public policy as a leading think tank in the greater Central Asia region. The SRF/RF will engage stakeholders in applied high-quality evidence-based research, policy analysis, public outreach and capacity building applying futures research and tools. The SRF/RF will strengthen WIUT as an international research university, and grow its portfolio of research. Individuals with a strong commitment and a futures mindset to applied research and outreach in public policy are encouraged to apply.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: INDIVIDUAL
- Co-design, plan and undertake anticipatory research on cross-border and greater regional issues such as sustainability, regionalism, connectivity, energy, trade, natural resources, etc.
- Develop complementary products, timely policy briefs and internationally indexed peer-reviewed publications
- Conduct interdisciplinary futures research and use futures tools supporting WIUT’s proposed UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Governance and Sustainable Policy Making
- Research should have local, regional, and international relevance; using a diverse range of innovative research approaches and methods
- Leverage existing links with regional and international research and outreach partners
- Strengthen and form relationships with different stakeholders
- Generate external sponsorship for research and outreach activities
- Collaborate and publish research with lecturers and local and international co-authors
- Through interdisciplinary research, increase CPRO’s ‘think-tank’ footprint, influencing policy, implementation, and the way policy is made and how people participate
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Earned / near completion of internationally recognized doctorate in a relevant discipline such as development economics, public policy, a specific sector, area studies or futures studies on governance
- Relevant professional/research experience on Central Asia / Silk Road countries
- Demonstrated capacity in policy research and analysis
- A record of indexed international peer-reviewed publications in English
- Fluent in English (Russian desired), excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong experience revising, editing, and proofreading for international publication
- Proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and futures research and analysis methods
- Demonstrated contribution to successful grant writing leading to sponsored research
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Flexible and works both independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial disposition, innovative mindset and outcomes oriented
- Research management skills
- A positive mindset, encouraging performance and constructively criticizing research
Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.
How to Apply
To apply please complete the application form online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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