JOB: Researcher/Senior Researcher Anti-Corruption and Development, Chr. Michelsen Institute , Norway

Researcher/Senior Researcher Anti-Corruption and Development
Chr. Michelsen Institute
Location: Bergen, Norway
Apply by: 30 Nov 2012

Complete details posted at:
http://www.devnetjobs.org/JobDescription.aspx?Job_Id=14737



Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) is an independent development research
institute in Bergen, Norway. We generate and communicate research-based
knowledge relevant for fighting poverty, advancing human rights, and
promoting sustainable social development. CMI's research focuses on local
and global challenges and opportunities facing low- and middle-income
countries and their citizens. Our geographic orientation is towards Africa,
Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America ( <http://www.cmi.no/> www.cmi.no).


CMI is home to the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (U4), the leading
resource centre assisting development agencies and practitioners to more
effectively address corruption challenges. U4 pursues its mandate through
operationally-relevant research and publications, training, communications,
and a helpdesk service ( <http://www.u4.no/> www.u4.no).



Chr. Michelsen Institute seeks an anti-corruption/governance researcher to
contribute to a programme of policy-oriented, operationally-relevant
research.


The researcher is expected to take the lead in developing and raising
funding to strengthen CMI's research portfolio within the
anti-corruption/governance field. The successful candidate will pursue a
research agenda with linkages to the objectives of the U4 Anti-Corruption
Resource Centre, which aims at informing and improving policy and practice
regarding corruption, anti-corruption and development in donor agencies and
the broader development community. Along with developing her or his own
research projects, the researcher will be expected to contribute directly to
the U4 project. 



Qualifications:

*    PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., political science,
international relations, economics, law, anthropology, public policy)
*    A record of operationally-relevant research, writing and publication
in the field of anti-corruption and development
*    Proven ability to attract funding for research and other
commissioned analysis
*    Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills
*    Experience in development aid programming an advantage
*    Experience in project oversight and budget management an advantage
*    Proficiency in French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish an advantage

Personal qualities:

*    Desire to influence development policy and practice and to engage
with development practitioners 'in the field'
*    Self-starting, creative, hard working and flexible
*    Ability to work well in teams and independently

Positions will be at mid- or senior level, based on the experience or
qualifications of the successful candidate.



We offer:

*    An exciting opportunity to combine research excellence with policy
influence through the U4 platform
*    The chance to be part of the leading multidisciplinary development
research institute in Scandinavia and to work directly with development
agencies around the world
*    A competitive salary based on qualifications, reflecting CMI's pay
scale

Complete details posted at:
http://www.devnetjobs.org/JobDescription.aspx?Job_Id=14737