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[ecrea] The Participation, Power and Social Change team at the Institute of Development Studies (Sussex, UK) is recruiting two or more Research Fellows and a Team Leader/Research Fellow

Tue Dec 01 00:18:51 GMT 2009



Dear friends and colleagues,

The Participation, Power and Social Change team at the Institute of Development Studies (Sussex, UK) is recruiting two or more Research Fellows and a Team Leader/Research Fellow. Further details below. Apologies for any cross-postings, and please forward to your contacts and networks.

Thanks,

Jethro
Research Fellows - Participation, Power and Social Change (349)
We are seeking two or more Fellows to join the Participation, Power and Social Change Team <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/index.cfm>http://www.ids.ac.uk/index.cfm objectid=173CCF55-5056-8171-7B7167F286A8A72B> .

The successful candidates for the Fellow positions will be innovative, resourceful researchers with experience of participatory and action-oriented modes of research and engagement, a strong publication record and experience in generating and managing research funding. The PPSC Team currently works on a wide diversity of areas of interest with a common focus on issues of participation, power and social change - participatory governance, citizenship, social movements, women's empowerment, sexuality and development, participatory communication and citizens' media, complexity, learning and capacity development, reflective practice, international aid, crime and violence, and the impact of the financial crisis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the PPSC's research, teaching and communications work in relation to these or other areas of interest.

Candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English. Prior experience (research, policy and/or practice) is also an essential requirement as well as a commitment to participatory values and non-hierarchical team working.

Candidates should normally have a PhD in a relevant discipline (although exceptionally, comparable research and practical experience may be taken as a substitute). They should have an excellent research and publication record with experience and interest in bridging research with practice and policy. A demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team and with partners from a wide range of countries will also be valued, as will language abilities beyond English. A high value will be placed on candidate's interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and their capacity to apply these in diverse participatory processes. Applications from those with a strong background in postgraduate teaching and convening will be particularly welcome.

Research Fellows - Participation, Power and Social Change (Ref 349) <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=2BF3E6F8-BA8A-D54F-E33A2AC4059FB3B2&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=2BF3E6F8-BA8A-D54F-E33A2AC4059FB3B2&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename> http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/research-fellows-participation-power-and-social-change <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/research-fellows-participation-power-and-social-change>http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/research-fellows-participation-power-and-social-change> IDS Application Form 09/10 <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=C5550865-B8A7-1590-10D0A4165E6E040B&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=C5550865-B8A7-1590-10D0A4165E6E040B&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>

Team Leader - Participation, Power and Social Change (348)
We are seeking a new Team Leader to join the Participation, Power and Social Change Team <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/index.cfm?objectid=173CCF55-5056-8171-7B7167F286A8A72B>http://www.ids.ac.uk/index.cfm?objectid=173CCF55-5056-8171-7B7167F286A8A72B> .

Responsibilities of the Team Leader position include (1) to represent IDS management internally and externally, contribute to the strategic direction of the Institute, and participate in strategic decision-making; and (2) to effectively manage the PPSC team, giving leadership and direction, ensuring fair and equitable practice, adhering to a range of policies and managing the intellectual and professional development of staff. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they would be able to devote the required 40% of their time to the job. Candidates should demonstrate a successful track record of inclusive and participatory management of people, partnerships and projects with a commitment to non-hierarchical ways of working. They should have leadership experience, fundraising experience, experience of running large collaborative projects or programmes, organisational and planning skills and the ability to lead, mentor and support a highly creative and cutting-edge team.

For the 60% of their time spent as Research Fellows, candidates should demonstrate themselves to be innovative, resourceful researchers with experience of participatory and action-oriented modes of research and engagement, a strong publication record and experience in generating and managing research funding. The PPSC Team currently works on a wide diversity of areas of interest with a common focus on issues of participation, power and social change - participatory governance, citizenship, social movements, women's empowerment, sexuality and development, participatory communication and citizens' media, complexity, learning and capacity development, reflective practice, international aid, crime and violence, and the impact of the financial crisis. The Team Leader and Fellows will be expected to contribute to the PPSC's research, teaching and communications work in relation to these or other areas of interest. Candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English. Prior experience (research, policy and/or practice) is also an essential requirement as well as a commitment to participatory values and non-hierarchical team working.

Candidates should normally have a PhD in a relevant discipline (although exceptionally, comparable research and practical experience may be taken as a substitute). They should have an excellent research and publication record with experience and interest in bridging research with practice and policy. A demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team and with partners from a wide range of countries will also be valued, as will language abilities beyond English. A high value will be placed on candidate's interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and their capacity to apply these in diverse participatory processes.

Team Leader - Participation, Power and Social Change (Ref 348) <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=2BEEA519-A7E4-9C14-14CA50E9CC8372C6&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=2BEEA519-A7E4-9C14-14CA50E9CC8372C6&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename> http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/team-leader-participation-power-and-social-change <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/team-leader-participation-power-and-social-change>http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/idsjob/team-leader-participation-power-and-social-change> IDS Application Form 09/10 <<http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=C5550865-B8A7-1590-10D0A4165E6E040B&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>http://www.ids.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=C5550865-B8A7-1590-10D0A4165E6E040B&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename>
For further details about both positions please visit:

<http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/jobs>http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/jobs <http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/jobs>


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Jethro Pettit
Research Fellow
Participation, Power and Social Change Team
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RE, UK
Tel (direct): +44 (0) 1273 915740
Tel (main): +44 (0) 1273 606261
Email:  <(J.Pettit /at/ ids.ac.htm)>(J.Pettit /at/ ids.ac.uk)
Web: <http://www.ids.ac.uk>http://www.ids.ac.uk
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