The Trade Knowledge Network – a global collaboration of research institutions working on issues of trade, investment and sustainable development – is looking for an institution or individual to coordinate the Southeast Asian segment of the TKN.
The purpose of the position is to develop the scope and effectiveness of TKN-SEA to generate high-quality research and policy-relevant recommendations, and communicate those to decision-makers regionally and internationally. Specifically, the Regional Coordinator will be responsible for:
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Liaising with existing and engaging new TKN partners,
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Designing regional TKN-SEA research projects on issues related to trade, investment and sustainable development, and working with TKN-SEA partners undertaking the research,
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Collaborating with TKN-SEA partners to organise meetings in the region,
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Conducting research and coordinating the effective dissemination of TKN-SEA research,
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Developing and implementing joint research projects with other TKN regions (in particular Southern Africa and South America), and
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Supporting the TKN Secretariat in Geneva in day-to-day implementation, including fundraising, donor reports and website development.
We are seeking either an organisation or individual that:
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Is based in one of the ASEAN countries,
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With experience in managing and undertaking policy-related research,
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Is well connected to relevant institutions in the region, and
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Has a good understanding of trade and/or investment policy-processes and issues, and how they intersect with sustainable development.
If you or your organisation are interested in joining the TKN team, please send a letter of interest outlining how you meet the above-mentioned requirements. We would also be keen to hear what you feel are the two most important opportunities or challenges for sustainable development in the areas of trade and/or investment policies facing the Southeast Asian region in the coming year.
The letter should be sent by email to Ms. Flavia Thome, fthome@iisd.org and Ms. Heike Baumuller, hbaumueller@gmx.com. The deadline is 9 January 2009. We will invite a number of shortlisted candidates to submit full applications for the position. This position is a consulting position, not an employment position.