• To contribute to the overall conceptualisation, development, design and implementation of the documentation and research project in Asian cities.
  
• To coordinate (with assistance from senior staff) the work of IIED staff and partners in achieving the objectives of this project.
  
• To oversee the timeline and deliverables of this project, and to ensure that identified outputs and milestones are reached in a timely manner.
  
• To work with the Group Coordinator responsible for this project to develop and implement a strategy, approach, and systems for managing the budget and financial reporting for this project. 
  
• To prepare narrative and financial reports for the project and to liaise with the donor in relation to these.
  
• To develop and maintain a database of activities and partners under this project. 
  
• To organize meetings and workshops related to this project. This may include logistical elements (e.g. making travel, accommodation, and meeting arrangements) and substantive elements (e.g. contributing to programme design).
  
• To support IIED staff and partners throughout the process of research, publication and dissemination of findings. This may include providing inputs such as literature reviews, and managing outputs such as the production process of working papers and briefings. 
  
• To prepare (with the support of senior staff) draft working papers, policy briefs and other research outputs.
  
• To present outputs from this work at relevant workshops and conferences. 
  
• To identify pathways and sources of funding for future research in this and other areas.
  
• To contribute to the overall objectives of the Human Settlements Group and the IIED.

• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant social or environmental science discipline, with a focus on urban development and/or climate change
  
• Demonstrated ability to support and manage complex projects, including planning, budget management, financial reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
  
• Experience of conducting research in urban areas in low- and middle-income countries 
  
• Evidence of previous contributions to the design and implementation of complex urban research projects
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and international setting
  
• Excellent knowledge of business software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases and communications)
  
• Excellent personal organisational and time-management skills (working to deadlines and under pressure, prioritising workload, multi-tasking, the ability to be adaptable and flexible in a challenging environment)
  
• Willingness to travel extensively, as appropriate to project commitments
  
• Fluency in English
  
• A record of published research in urban issues and/or climate change
  
• Previous responsibility for organizing and managing international meetings and workshops
  
• Previous responsibility for coordinating, reviewing, producing and disseminating research outputs
  
• Experience of writing and editing for a range of audiences (including proposals, narrative reports, briefing papers and technical publications) 
  
• Experience of drafting funding proposals and liaising with funding agencies
  
• Relevant practical work experience in Asia (particularly India, Indonesia, Thailand or Vietnam) 
  
• Good working knowledge of a second language of relevance to this particular project (i.e. Bahasa Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese) or to IIED’s work (e.g. French, Spanish).

Interested Candidates May Send their Resume with Application Form at:  hr@iied.org

Note:    CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.