Background information
RCCDN is a national member-driven civil society network working on climate change and other development challenges. It is a network composed of 73-member organisation working throughout the entire Rwandan territory. It ensures effective networking and communication among members in the country and to its international allies to collectively identify their priority needs and be empowered to take a stand positioning for sustainable development amidst climate change challenges.
RCCDN is looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented Research Director in environmental, Climate Change and Agroecology related studies (Policies and Practices) to assist with the planning and conducting of scientific research and analysis with a special focus on policies, Programmes and Practices
The research expert’s responsibilities include:
- Analysing policies, Programmes and Practices related to Climate change, Environment and Agroecology;
- Conducting quick research on specific policy issues when needed
- Liaison with government and research institutions to keep RCCDN and share with management updates on current trends in climate change and environment policy, research and practices
- Developing research proposals
- Leading research projects
- Analysing/interpreting research data/reports, especially with a view to developing policy briefs
- Preparing complete documentation for sharing and large dissemination ;
- Preparing strong position papers and policy briefs to share with the duty bearers;
- Managing external researchers when needed and presenting the findings to management, board, members and general public
- Supporting RCCDN team in other organisational activities that require his/her expertise
- Other duties that may be given by her/his supervisor
To be a successful research expert, he/she should understand and be able to apply research principles, concepts, practices, and methods. She/he should also possess strong analytical and research skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualification and experience
The preferred researcher should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- At least a Masters Degree in environmental and climate change studies with an experience of more than 5 years of related work experience in the areas of research, policy formulation and data analysis preferably in the NGO.
- Experience in working with government counterparts as researcher, COSs and other partners at various levels within the framework of research in environmental related issue
- Experience of designing, managing and supervising research activities with the aim of presentation and publication of findings
- Have participated in the publication of at least more than 5 articles on environment, with 2 papers as main author
- Have proven experience in the development of an environmental project/program that helped to raise the environmental awareness
- Having excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, as well as the major statistical software (SPSS, Access, STATA, …) and qualitative data analysis tools
- Having highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Be able to use English as professional language and knowledge of French is an added value
Duly signed application letters addressed to the RCCDN Coordinator together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of related experience/valid work certificates, names and address of at least 3 reference persons and a copy of identity card should be submitted using email: rccdnrwanda@rccdnetwork.org not later than Tuesday 5th June 2024 latest 5:00 P.M.
Note:
- Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in the applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection,
- Your job application and its attachment MUST be scanned as one single pdf document for easy download & analysis of applications.
- Only online application will be reviewed on the above mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.
Done at Kigali on 29th May 2024
Faustin Vuningoma
RCCDN Coordinator
