Recruitment of Researcher / Policy Researcher　for the IGES Forest Conservation Project

Number of staff to be employed:
One Researcher or Policy Researcher

Contents of work:
Under the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the selected candidate will;
(1)Conduct high quality strategic policy research on selected sustainable forest management issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region within established timeframes;
(2)Formulate and conduct high quality research on the concept of REDD;
(3)Initiate and foster partnerships to design, seek funding for, and implement collaborative research activities;
(4)Deliver research results effectively to domestic and international audiences;
(5)Produce publications including policy reports, academic papers and policy briefs;
(6)Coordinate planning and logistics for dialogues, workshops, briefings, and other events in close consultation with stakeholders;
(7)Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Term of employment:
From the time of joining to 31 March 2010 with a six-month probationary period.

More details can be found at URL below:
http://www.iges.or.jp/jp/news/saiyo/200808fc/index.html