• Research Fellow - Governance
• Research Fellow - Climate Change
• Research Fellow - Development Economist

Research Fellow - Climate Change

An ideal candidate for this position should possess PhD in climate change or environmental sciences discipline with a proven track record of research/project management on emerging issues and latest developments in climate change.

Terms of Reference

1. Undertake original research in the area of climate change within the overall research program approved by the Board of Governors of SDPI.
2. Formulate a research program in the area of climate change its causes, mitigation, adaptation and technology transfer approaches; and way forward to combat the challenges of climate change. Manage and administer research projects within this research program.
3. Fellows are responsible for soliciting funds to support their programs. During the first two years, they are expected to generate at least US $ 30,000 and during the third year, at least US $ 20,000.
4. Coordinate and manage research projects involving other researchers from within or outside the Institute, and for this purpose organize planning meetings, follow-up on research contracts, establish deadlines and standards for research papers, and have drafts and final papers vetted by appropriate experts.
5. Organize research conferences, workshops, seminars, and other forms of the dissemination of the research output of the Institute.
6. Edit and compile research papers for publication as monographs or edited volumes.
7. Respond to requests for policy advice from government or other agencies, directly or through the Executive Director/Fellows’ Council, in the area of your expertise.
8. Support the SDPI training unit by delivering at least one 3-day course or three 1-day courses in a year.
9. Participate in the meetings of the Fellows’ Council.
10. Contribute to the research and other work of the SDPI fellows’.
11. Assist in the administration of the Institute, by serving on committees or otherwise, as determined by the Fellows’ Council.
12. Administer the approved budget of your research project.
13. Contribute at least two papers in a year to the working paper series and research reports of the Institute.
14. Deliver a minimum of two seminars in a year and contribute to the weekly seminar series as a participant as required.
15. Supervise support and project staff.
16. Train the staff of the Institute in organizational research and computer skills.
17. Help with the data processing work of the Institute, including providing training, supervision or support to researchers and office staff in the use of data, computer software, and analysis techniques.
18. Represent SDPI at national or international seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, and other events of a professional nature.
19. Discharge any other related administrative or research responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director/Fellows’ Council.

Research Fellow - Development Economist

An ideal candidate for this position should possess PhD in development economics or related discipline. Must be well versed with latest developments and emerging issues of development economics with proven track record of research on these issues.

PhDs in subject areas/disciplines other than the above three are also encouraged to send their detailed CVs for our ongoing recruitment process. Please clearly mark your area of specialization on your CV.

Terms of Reference

1. Undertake original research in the area of development economics or related discipline within the overall research program approved by the Board of Governors of SDPI.
2. Formulate a research program in the area of development economics as a tool for achieving sustainable development. Manage and administer research projects within this research program.
3. Fellows are responsible for soliciting funds to support their programs. During the first two years, they are expected to generate at least US $ 30,000 and during the third year, at least US $ 20,000.
4. Coordinate and manage research projects involving other researchers from within or outside the Institute, and for this purpose organize planning meetings, follow-up on research contracts, establish deadlines and standards for research papers, and have drafts and final papers vetted by appropriate experts.
5. Organize research conferences, workshops, seminars, and other forms of the dissemination of the research output of the Institute.
6. Edit and compile research papers for publication as monographs or edited volumes.
7. Respond to requests for policy advice from government or other agencies, directly or through the Executive Director/Fellows’ Council, in the area of your expertise.
8. Support the SDPI training unit by delivering at least one 3-day course or three 1-day courses in a year.
9. Participate in the meetings of the Fellows’ Council.
10. Contribute to the research and other work of the SDPI fellows’.
11. Assist in the administration of the Institute, by serving on committees or otherwise, as determined by the Fellows’ Council.
12. Administer the approved budget of your research project.
13. Contribute at least two papers in a year to the working paper series and research reports of the Institute.
14. Deliver a minimum of two seminars in a year and contribute to the weekly seminar series as a participant as required.
15. Supervise support and project staff.
16. Train the staff of the Institute in organizational research and computer skills.
17. Help with the data processing work of the Institute, including providing training, supervision or support to researchers and office staff in the use of data, computer software, and analysis techniques.
18. Represent SDPI at national or international seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, and other events of a professional nature.
19. Discharge any other related administrative or research responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director/Fellows’ Council.