[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

> 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>
>
>
> **********************************
> 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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