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The Environment for Development (EfD) is a unit at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. EfD is a global network of environmental economics research centers primarily based in the Global South. The overall objective of EfD is to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development by building environmental economics’ capacity for policy-making processes. EfD has centers hosted by academic institutions in Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Vietnam. More information about EfD can be found on the EfD website: www.environmentfordevelopment.org.
EfD was launched in 2007 by the Environmental Economics Unit at the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. EfD continues to work in close partnership with the Department of Economics, which has around 100 employees and 800 students. The collaboration is particularly strong with the research groups in environmental, behavioral and development economics.
Job assignments
EfD is supporting researchers in the Global South to carry out relevant applied research with the aim of bringing about policy impact in terms of reduced poverty and increased sustainability. This position will support this aim by engaging EfD’s academic partners in the Global North and international organizations. The partnerships will entail joint applications, and focus on research collaborations, capacity development and policy engagement.
As responsible for EfD's partnerships with international organizations and academic partners in the Global North, you must have well-developed skills in interacting with international partners, and leading multi-stakeholder initiatives. Close and productive collaboration with the management team at the Global Hub and EfD partners, centers and programs is central to the role.
Responsibilities include:
- Formalize collaborations with academic partners to support EfD's activities and increase EfD's visibility globally.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with international organizations in the field of environment and development.
- Prepare strategies, processes and documentation regarding EfD’s partnerships in line with overriding strategies and priorities. This includes ensuring adequate planning and follow-up, as well as assisting in the institutional development of EfD’s partnerships.
- Lead the work of identifying potential sources of funding (bilateral, multilateral, science councils, international NGOs, foundations, philanthropists), coordinate applications and develop new funding proposals for the network together with partners in research, as well as capacity - and institutional development.
Other tasks include general administration, organizing and leading virtual and in-person meetings, as well as activity reporting.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- A degree in higher education suitable for the position e.g. focusing on international organizations.
- Excellent skills in administration and project management.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Previous work experience in building and maintaining international partnerships and external relations.
Merits:
- Previous work experience in the field of development assistance and an active interest in environment and poverty alleviation in the Global South.
- Experience of working in an academic environment, or with international organizations in the field of environment and development.
- Success in securing funding from diverse sources for international collaborations.
- Experience in working with communications and outreach activities in a context relevant to this role.
- Experience of and good ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
- Analytical skills in and knowledge of current research in environmental and development economics.
Personal suitability is of importance for the appointment of employment. For the position, it is important with the ability to co-operate. You should be able to work independently as well as in a team.
Employment
The employment as Coordinator is a permanent position with an extent of 100% of full time, located at Environment for Development (EfD), the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The starting date is as soon as possible.
A trial appointment may apply for the position.
The location of employment is Gothenburg and even if the university now works remotely, the applicant is expected, when restrictions ease, to be able to work on-site at the unit.
Appointment procedure
A short written and spoken language test will be carried out for candidates selected for interview. References will be contacted for final candidates.
For further information regarding the position
Please contact:
Gunnar Köhlin, Director of EfD,
031-786 44 26, Gunnar.kohlin@efd.gu.se
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How to apply
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Please attach the following in the application:
- CV
- Personal letter
- Grades from higher education
- Any other relevant documentation that supports your application
- Three references (name and contact details)
Closing date: 2021-07-07
Ref: PAR 2021/230
The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality, and diversity.
Salary is determined on an individual basis.
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