African Centre for Technology Studies VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: RESEARCH FELLOW, TRANSBOUNDARY NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Post: Research Fellow Level: P-3
Duration: Two years (Renewable)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a leading international policy research and training institution based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Centre's research and training activities are largely but not exclusively in the areas of biotechnology, biological diversity, climate change, environmental governance, and industrial change policy. With financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), ACTS shall be launching a regional research project on policies and institutions for effective management of transboundary watersheds in Eastern and Southern Africa. The project's goal is to enhance the abilities of governments in the region to develop, adopt and implement systemic policies and guidelines for environmental impact assessment as well as to institute laws for fair and equitable sharing of benefits from sustainable management of transboundary watersheds. The Centre invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. Reporting to the Director of Policy Research and Outreach, he/she will be responsible for reviewing relevant regional and national policies and laws, identifying and promoting principles and policies for transboundary watershed management, training government officials in issues associated with environmental impact assessment, collaborative natural resources management and intra- and inter-community resource management. The Research Fellow shall also establish strategic partnerships with such regional bodies as the East Africa Community (EAC) and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), and government departments and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Candidates must possess at least a Master of Environmental Policy (or its equivalent) degree from an internationally recognized university. They should have at least five years of relevant experience in environmental policy and law research. Ideal candidates will have published in international journals and participated in regional environmental policy processes. They must have good writing and analytical skills as well as demonstrated ability to develop policy research projects. They should be team players, independent thinkers and able to work with minimum supervision. An internationally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. Applicants are required to submit detailed curriculum vitae and copies of their recent journal articles (not later than 30 June 2001) to:
Executive Director African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
P.O. Box 45917, Nairobi, Kenya [email protected] Tel. (+254-2) 527 400/07/09 E-mailed applications are encouraged.