Research Associate- Energy
About our organization:
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989.
Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI is ranked as the 2nd most influential environment think tank in the world in the Global Go To Think Tank Report, compiled by the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.
SEI has about 180 staff members working at research centres in six countries around the world. Our centres are located in the United Kingdom (SEI-York and SEI-Oxford), the United States (SEI-USA in Boston with sub-units in Seattle and locations in California), in Estonia (SEI Tallinn Centre), in Bangkok, Thailand (SEI’s Asia Centre) and in Nairobi, Kenya (SEI’s Africa Centre). SEI headquarters are located centrally in Stockholm, Sweden, where we also have the Stockholm Centre with approximately 60 staff members.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.sei-international.org
SEI is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF), an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30
countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position:
To work on existing and new projects related to sustainable energy at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Africa Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work on existing and new projects as per general tasks
Participate in activities at SEI Africa related to sustainable energy strategies, technologies and policies
Support research, communication and outreach on sustainable energy at SEI
Support the SEI Africa Centre to develop and maintain a contact network of researchers, decision-makers
and partner organisations in Africa relevant to the SEI work on sustainable energy
Support energy programme at SEI on activities such as proposal development, bringing to attention
strategic opportunities inside and outside the region related to energy and related sectors
Support field and technical energy and energy related programmes at the centre2
Requirements:
Essential
Masters in interdisciplinary energy/environmental analysis, economics, applied sciences, or a related
field
1 year in a relevant full-time position
Fluency in spoken and written English
Experience working in sustainable energy technologies and policies in Africa
Experience in policy-relevant and interdisciplinary research
Knowledge on energy’s role in supporting sustainable development
Experience in preparing articles and other publications
Ability to organize workshops, conferences and events
Ability to represent SEI at conferences
Ability to work independently, without much instruction from the management, as well as being
comfortable working in international teams in a virtual environment
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills for both technical and public audiences
Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
Fluency or working ability in Kiswahili and/or other relevant languages
Experience with renewable energy and/or energy efficiency policies and technologies in developing
countries
Experience in assessments on the traditional biomass sector, including household energy and/or
cookstoves
Understanding of key issues relating to multilateral instruments, such as CDM, REDD+, NAMAs
Basic understanding of environment and sustainability concepts
Working knowledge of sustainability standards for energy systems and/or biofuels
Knowledge on principles of climate accounting or carbon finance
Comfortable with detailed analysis and fieldwork to support research
Terms of offer:
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage
applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on local terms. The appointment is for a period of six (6) months (maternity leave cover), with the possibility of development into a long-term
position. The position will be based in ICRAF Headquarters in Nairobi.
How to apply:
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 8th August 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting
the above requirements will be contacted.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989.
Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI is ranked as the 2nd most influential environment think tank in the world in the Global Go To Think Tank Report, compiled by the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.
SEI has about 180 staff members working at research centres in six countries around the world. Our centres are located in the United Kingdom (SEI-York and SEI-Oxford), the United States (SEI-USA in Boston with sub-units in Seattle and locations in California), in Estonia (SEI Tallinn Centre), in Bangkok, Thailand (SEI’s Asia Centre) and in Nairobi, Kenya (SEI’s Africa Centre). SEI headquarters are located centrally in Stockholm, Sweden, where we also have the Stockholm Centre with approximately 60 staff members.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.sei-international.org
SEI is hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF), an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30
countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position:
To work on existing and new projects related to sustainable energy at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Africa Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work on existing and new projects as per general tasks
Participate in activities at SEI Africa related to sustainable energy strategies, technologies and policies
Support research, communication and outreach on sustainable energy at SEI
Support the SEI Africa Centre to develop and maintain a contact network of researchers, decision-makers
and partner organisations in Africa relevant to the SEI work on sustainable energy
Support energy programme at SEI on activities such as proposal development, bringing to attention
strategic opportunities inside and outside the region related to energy and related sectors
Support field and technical energy and energy related programmes at the centre2
Requirements:
Essential
Masters in interdisciplinary energy/environmental analysis, economics, applied sciences, or a related
field
1 year in a relevant full-time position
Fluency in spoken and written English
Experience working in sustainable energy technologies and policies in Africa
Experience in policy-relevant and interdisciplinary research
Knowledge on energy’s role in supporting sustainable development
Experience in preparing articles and other publications
Ability to organize workshops, conferences and events
Ability to represent SEI at conferences
Ability to work independently, without much instruction from the management, as well as being
comfortable working in international teams in a virtual environment
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills for both technical and public audiences
Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
Fluency or working ability in Kiswahili and/or other relevant languages
Experience with renewable energy and/or energy efficiency policies and technologies in developing
countries
Experience in assessments on the traditional biomass sector, including household energy and/or
cookstoves
Understanding of key issues relating to multilateral instruments, such as CDM, REDD+, NAMAs
Basic understanding of environment and sustainability concepts
Working knowledge of sustainability standards for energy systems and/or biofuels
Knowledge on principles of climate accounting or carbon finance
Comfortable with detailed analysis and fieldwork to support research
Terms of offer:
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage
applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on local terms. The appointment is for a period of six (6) months (maternity leave cover), with the possibility of development into a long-term
position. The position will be based in ICRAF Headquarters in Nairobi.
How to apply:
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 8th August 2014. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting
the above requirements will be contacted.
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