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Grantholders Post Doctoral Research Project - Improving Knowledge on Water Ecosystem Services in Developing Countries

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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Italy (North) - Europe
Town/City Ispra
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 11/01/2011
Company Name Joint Research Centre
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Description

The MONDE (MOnitoring Natural resources for
DEvelopment Co-operation) action is a part of
the Global Environment Monitoring Unit, and
deals with the implementation of Water
Resources Management in Africa and Latin
America.
This research project has been identified with a
view to enhance the impact of EU development
aid on poverty reduction. There is a need to
improve, update, better disseminate and
promote existing European Commission
guidelines in the field of sustainable water
resources management for development
programs.
In the context of this project, the objective is to
develop analysis, methods and tools enabling a
more accurate assessment and monitoring of
human pressures on water ecosystem services in
developing countries.
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in
Environmental Management or Ecological
Economics or related fields (or a University
degree and 5 years of research experience after
the university degree giving access to doctoral
studies).
Experience in the field of Environmental
Management and/or Analysis of Development
Indicators and/or Development and analysis of
Socio-economic indicators in the context of
Water sector is required. Knowledge of Water
Resources Management in Development
Indicators related issues is an asset.
Good knowledge of spoken and written English is
required. The knowledge of another community
language would be an advantage.
Relevant publications and presentations should
be highlighted.
The Joint Research Centre is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to
increasing the diversity of its staff. It welcomes
nominations of and applications from women
and minority groups.

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