ICLARM INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

A member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) is an international, non-government, non-profit scientific institute conducting fisheries and aquatic research in tropical developing countries.  The Center requires a highly competent and motivated individual to fill the following position:

SENIOR AQUACULTURE SCIENTIST/OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, ICLARM BANGLADESH OFFICE

ICLARM invites applications for a Senior Aquaculture Scientist to implement a collaborative inland aquaculture research program with the Fisheries Research Institute of Bangladesh and other agencies.  He/She will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and assist in the preparation of research plans and methodologies and implementation of research programs to assist the development of integrated aquaculture-agriculture farming systems in line with ICLARM's approved Medium Term Plan 1998-2001.  As Officer-in-Charge, he/she will also manage ICLARM's Bangladesh Office and liaise with ICLARM's Head Office and various Bangladesh agencies, as well as overseeing administrative and management support to various ICLARM projects in Bangladesh.

The person must hold a PhD in biological science (e.g., aquaculture, fisheries, etc) with a proven track record in research and research management.  He/She must have had significant experience in working with developing countries research institutions and willing to undertake extensive in-country travel and field work.  Excellent administrative and communication skills are required.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/PROJECT LEADER

ICLARM invites applications for a Social Scientist at the Research Scientist level under the Policy Research and Assessment Program (PRIAP) to be based in ICLARM headquarters in Manila, Philippines.  The current vision of the Program emphasizes three major thrusts:  (1) ecological economics; (2) policy analysis; and (3) impact assessment.  As Project Leader, the appointee will be responsible to provide research directions to a large project on fisheries co-management which is entering into a second-phase starting January 1999 and to the project management and research activities with the project partners in the Institute for Fisheries Management (IFM), Denmark and National Aquatic Research System (NARS) partners in Asia and Africa.  As a member of the Program, appointee will provide assistance to the Program Leader in program planning, developing project concepts and proposal writing.

The applicant must have a PhD in agricultural economics, resource economics, political science or a related social science discipline with five years experience including international exposure.

ICLARM offers internationally competitive remuneration paid in US dollars and a comprehensive benefits package.  Initially the position will be for three (3) years, with a possibility for extension.

ICLARM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religious persuasion or political beliefs.  Applications from women and developing country professionals are especially encouraged.

Interested applicants should send current curriculum vitae, photocopies of supporting documents and names of three (3) professional referees (including telephone, fax, and e-mail address, if available) before 31 August 1998 in confidence to:  The Human Resources Manager, ICLARM, MCPO Box  2631, 0718 Makati City, Philippines.  Telefax +63-2-816-3183 and E-mail (CGNET) A.Valsvik@cgnet.com.