The Research and Development Institute(RADI)
The Research and Development Institute(RADI) is an autonomous world wide and new agency engaging in multidisciplinary research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development and growth.Through its research, RADI stimulates dialogue and contributes to policy debates on key issues of social development within and outside all national and international systems.
RADI's mission is to strengthen local capacity for conducting independent, rigorous inquiry into the problems facing the management of economies in developing countries including sub-Saharan Africa.
That mission rests on two basic premises. First, that development is more likely to occur where there is sustained sound management of the economy. Second, that such management is more likely to happen where there is an active, well-informed group of professional economists to conduct policy-relevant research. Specifically, then, RADI intends to:
Enhance the capacity of locally based researchers to conduct policy-relevant economic inquiry,
Promote the retention of such capacity, and
Encourage its application in the policy context.
Donor governments, private foundations, and African and international organizations would support the RADI programme, which has two primary components: research and training. The RADI Research Programme uses a flexible approach towards improving the technical skills of local researchers, allowing for regional determination of research priorities and strengthening national institutions concerned with economic policy research. The programme also fosters closer ties between researchers and policy makers. The Training Programme supports both master's and doctoral level studies in economics and helps improve the capacities of departments of economics in public universities across the continent. A comprehensive communications and outreach strategy encourages the application of RADI products to economic policy making.
The Institute seek to recruit highly qualified candidates for the following positions:
1. Job Title: Country Director
Vacancy No: CD001-2007/RADI
Deadline : September 25,2007
Reporting Date: ASAP
Duration of Job: Permanent
REMUNERATION:Circa US$143,650 + benefits package Duty Station: U.S.A,Canada,Sweden,Luxembourg,U.K,Egypt and Dubai
General Description of Role:
In close cooperation with RADI Senior Management, the Country Director will have two primary responsibilities:
Overall management of RADI’s current program.
New Country development including overall proposal preparation and submission for funding to potential donors such as USAID, UN Organization, World Bank, Foreign Governments, European Union, Foundations and private donors in Africa;
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure effective and efficient management .
Supervise and give guidance to program managers on project design, implementation, evaluation, and personnel issues.
Prepare detailed implementation plan, collect baseline data and develop operational procedures for the implementation of the new programs.
Ensure compliance with RADI and donors of operational and financial policies and procedures and reporting requirements; track grant spending.
Coordinate all RADI staff members for purposes of monitoring and evaluation of all USG and international donor programs.
Prepare monthly, semi-annual, and final program reports.
Coordinate and maintain professional working relations with local authorities, private organizations, and communities.
Maintain good working relationships with donors, Government of Host Country, and collaborating institutions, with frequent visits to project sites and communities.
Research and identify funding sources, proposal requirements, and submittal deadline for new programs in Host Country.
Write, edit, and proofread proposals to be submitted to donor agencies and private funding sources.
Secure new funding and extension funding for existing RADI programs.
Increase RADI’s local, national and international visibility through public relations.
Perform additional assignments as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years management experience .
Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage a series of complex, new and on-going activities, as well as provide leadership in a collegial team environment.
Fluent English; knowledge of french a plus.
High degree of integrity and amiable disposition desirable in building appropriate internal and external relationships.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of 5 years, renewable thereafter annually. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in international school
2. Job Title: Research Assistant
Vacancy No: RA002-2007/RADI
Deadline : September 25,2007
Reporting Date: ASAP
Duration of Job: Permanent
REMUNERATION:Circa US$113,120 + benefits package
Duty Station: Egypt,Bahamas,Canada U.K and Luxembourg
Responsibilities:
Assist with basic research and project operations for small to large research contracts. Primary responsibilities include background research and performing literature search/review, abstracting and synthesizing data, maintaining databases, project operations, and assistance in preparing study materials/reports/presentations/proposals.
Skill Prerequisites:
Good writing skills, strong organizational skills, knowledge of basic research tools such as computerized literature searches, good quantitative skills, knowledge of SAS or other statistical package a plus.
Experience
in healthcare field preferred. Experience or course work in outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, medicine, health care policy, mathematical modeling, business, economics, statistics and social sciences desired. Energetic self starters who can work with minimal supervision on multiple projects. Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing their career in outcomes research, quality of life research, pharmacoeconomics, health economics, health care policy, or other healthcare related disciplines.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required. 0-1 year experience in the field of Developmental Research
3. Job Title: Senior Environmental Officer
Vacancy No: SEO003-2007/RADI
Deadline : September 25,2007
Reporting Date: ASAP
Duration of Job: Permanent
REMUNERATION:Circa US$113,120 + benefits package
Duty Station: Bahamas,Canada,United Kingdom and Luxembourg
Job Description
The Institute is seeking a conscientious individual to work in a diversified industrial, municipal and private pollution abatement program dealing with air pollution/water/sewage/waste management.
Duties will include:
conducting/reporting on inspections/investigations; preparing technical reports; recommending remedial/legal action; ensuring implementation of abatement programs; participating in law enforcement activities; testifying in legal proceedings; dealing with the public/municipal/industrial officials; participating in the environmental response program; responsible for coordinating with the Center and other relevant bodies with regard to implementation of the International Technical Guidelines on Safety in Biotechnology;undertaking other activities as requested by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of environmental legislation, guidelines, policies, abatement procedures/programs and principles/practices of industrial/municipal environmental controls; advanced knowledge of theories, principles and practices of waste management; experience in a field environment, meeting conflicting/changing deadlines; superior interpersonal and demonstrated oral/written communication skills; demonstrated presentation, project management and conflict resolution skills; strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to prepare technical reports; working knowledge of computers/software.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for an initial period of 3 years, renewable thereafter annually. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in international school.
Selection is based upon a competitive screening process. Consequently, applicants meeting the basic requirements may not go through the entire interview process. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic credentials, related overseas and/or domestic development professional experience, and other relevant factors.
Applications are screened for basic eligibility, such as: education, and experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to accomplish professional development work.Following the screening, the successful applicants for each category would be required to undergo training in USA.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates may submit their applications, including a letter of interest and completed Curriculum Vitae to RADI, Washington Office via email/Fax only to:
Dr. Paul Rudolf
Head,New Staff Recruites
Research and Development Institute
Email:
careers@radi-org.asso.ws OR
FAX: 1(206)-203-1212
Kindly indicate the vacancy number and Job title in the subject line on your email when applying.This vacancy is open to male and female candidates Worldwide.
Please note that RADI staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.
Sincerely Yours,
Deborah Kingston
Human Resources Dept
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