Advisor Academic Research

The duty station for the “Advisor Academic Research” is the GIZ Baghdad Office.

The GIZ “Private Sector Development” Project is looking for an advisor well acquainted with academic research. The ideal candidate holds a research degree (Dr./Ph.D.) and has acquired first research experiences in Iraq or abroad. The degree might be in Social Science, Economy, Business or other relevant fields. A proactive, hands-on, creative personality is an advantage

A.Responsibilities

The academic advisor will support the Head of Program to improve economic research in the country. This would include identifying, planning, and implementing capacity building measures in up to 5 universities. Furthermore, the position is responsible for forming a research network on economic issues in Iraq which will be able to offer quality research to government entities, eventually

 

B.Tasks

1. Planning & Monitoring

The position holder provides local, practical, and academic knowledge to the project planning process. Identification of major obstacles for economic research In Iraq will be a core activity in the planning process.

The position is responsible for results assessment according to GIZ standard M&E schemes with the preparation of reports and public relation material.

2. Implementation

The position holder supports the implementation of the project’s operational plan in coordination with the Head of Program. This may include the full responsibility for certain activities according to the standard project cycle.

3. Strategic Networking and Stakeholder management

The position holder will built-up university networks and strong linkages to academia. This includes representing the project and its activities, built-up and care for relationships (stakeholder mapping), identification of potential cooperation partners, and being the contact person for research and academia to the project.