Senior Researcher-Enterprise Development & Business Model Analysis International Water Management Institute
As part of its new science portfolio, ‘Water, Land and Ecosystems’, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) wishes to strengthen its program of Resource Recovery & Reuse (RR&R) (http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/CRP5/Chapter-6.aspx ). Our aim is to create a world in which domestic and agricultural waste streams are a resource for the production of safe irrigation water, fertilizer and energy for in the benefit of local markets. We believe that using a business perspective on resource recovery from waste materials such as market waste, fecal sludge and wastewater will enable cost reduction in the sanitation service chain. Our proposition is that this will make sanitation service delivery more attractive and benefit impoverished urban dwellers whilst also helping to sustain urban food supply, generating jobs and enhancing livelihoods for millions of poor households in peri-urban areas of developing countries.
IWMI is seeking highly motivated scientists with a range of skills and knowledge to strengthen our RR&R team. Whether you are fresh from your PhD studies or have a great deal of experience already, we can promise scientists an exciting platform for this challenging endeavor at the agriculture-sanitation interface. We also seek those who are considering extending their studies in this subject so PhD sponsorship may be a possibility.
The following positions are now available and scientists with expertise in any of the areas outlined below are encouraged to apply. We are flexible about the level at which we appoint to the positions and will take into account background, experience and skills. Similarly, if you are interested in more than one position then please indicate this on your application letter.
SENIOR RESEARCHER-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS MODEL ANALYSIS
Ghana, Sri Lanka or India
IWMI particularly encourages candidates from developing countries to apply.
The Person and the Job
If you have a background in business model analysis and enterprise development at the interface of the public and private sectors, with significant experience in low-income countries, and preferably the waste, sanitation or agricultural sector, this could be just the assignment for you. IWMI seeks a senior researcher in its Resource Recovery & Reuse ( http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/CRP5/Chapter-6.aspx ) group to analyze business models,
with and without public subsidies, from the for-profit and social entrepreneur perspectives. The researchers will analyze existing business cases and develop business models related to the reuse of solid waste and wastewater from domestic and agro-industrial origins in agriculture or elsewhere in urban and peri-urban low-income settings across Asia and Africa. This position reports to the Theme Leader, Water Quality, Health and Environment.
You will:
• guide the economic, financial, institutional, and customer analyses of existing enterprises and projects to understand the building blocks of their business models, including limitations and opportunities;
• develop scenarios for innovative models to increase enterprise replicability, scalability and impact;
• undertake or coordinate feasibility studies for business model implementation, including the design and supervision of field d ata collection and analysis;
• study national agricultural and sanitation policies examining relevant economic, organizational, institutional, and financial issues to inform policymakers;
• work within a multi-disciplinary team examining social, economic, environmental, technical and health issues related to the recovery of water, nutrients, organic matter and biogas from waste, and jointly collect and analyze data;
• liaise with public and private sector stakeholders on the aware ness, study and implementation of business models;
• contribute ideas about linking agriculture and sanitation to enhance food security and business opportunities along the sanitation value chain; and
• prepare scientific reports and articles for peer-reviewed journals and represent IWMI, as required, at national and international events.
You must possess:
• at least 10 to 15 years of professional experience in the private sector, or as a social entrepreneur and/or in research in the area of expertise;
• a proven record of project management ability in low-income countries;
• knowledge of business process modeling tools for scenario building;
• knowledge of economic, financial and institutional analysis, including market analysis;
• excellent written and spoken English; other languages would be an additional advantage;
• ability to establish priorities, plan, organize and monitor own work in a multiple task environment;
• strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams;
• ability to work respectfully with local and international partners; and
• proven ability to write scientific papers.
This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement, and health insurance package. IWMI’s policy is to appoint staff initially on three year contracts which are subject to renewal, depending on performance and institute’s needs.
Complete Application Form + attach your résumé + attach your letter which addresses IWMI’s requirements shown above with names and email addresses of 3 professional referees, to be contacted if you are short-listed
Your application will be acknowledged automatically within 24 hours. If not, please email us at work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org
The position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications on 6 November 2011
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