DIE: Research position on EU policy for global development

The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) is one of the leading research institutes on development policy. Through excellent research, policy advice and training, the Institute contributes to finding solutions to global challenges.

Department “Bi- and Multilateral Development Cooperation” is seeking a

Researcher (m/f, 100 %)

(salary according to German public service tariff (TVÖD) up to € 52.000,00 depending on qualifications)

The position can be filled on 1 April 2015 and is limited until 31 December 2017. The person selected will be expected to conduct research on European policy for global development at the interface of development policy and other areas of EU external relations (i.e. peace and security, trade, migration, agriculture or environment and climate). He / she will be a member of the research team in the project “Europe’s role in the World: From aid to global development” and work on European external relations and their linkages with development policy. The project analyses policy responses and implementation gaps of EU development policy towards low and middle income countries as well as international regimes and also investi-gates how the coherence between development policy and other fields of external relations can be improved.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Excellent academic record, preferably PhD in economics, political science or related social sciences;

  • Proven knowledge and experience in both research and policy advice on EU external relations towards developing countries and/or on the EU’s role in inter-national organisations;

  • Research or job-related experience gained in developing countries;

  • Fluent spoken and written English, good knowledge of German is an asset, good knowledge in another major international language;

  • Willingness to work in a team;

  • Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate.

The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) offers an inspiring, family-friendly working environment at the interface of research and policy advice, with ample opportunities to engage in international discussions, political processes and scientific debates.

In the case of equal qualification, physically challenged persons will be given preference.

For further questions, please contact Stephan Klingebiel or Christine Hackenesch.

When applying, please note the position number 2015-I-01. Applications, also possible by E-Mail, including all necessary documents (motivation letter, CV, relevant certificates), should be submitted by 20 February 2015 at: German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn / Germany, Tel.: +49 (0)228 94927-0, DIE@die-gdi.de, www.die-gdi.deThe German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) is one of the leading research institutes on development policy. Through excellent research, policy advice and training, the Institute contributes to finding solutions to global challenges.

Department “Bi- and Multilateral Development Cooperation” is seeking a

Researcher (m/f, 100 %)

(salary according to German public service tariff (TVÖD) up to € 52.000,00 depending on qualifications)

The position can be filled on 1 April 2015 and is limited until 31 December 2017. The person selected will be expected to conduct research on European policy for global development at the interface of development policy and other areas of EU external relations (i.e. peace and security, trade, migration, agriculture or environment and climate). He / she will be a member of the research team in the project “Europe’s role in the World: From aid to global development” and work on European external relations and their linkages with development policy. The project analyses policy responses and implementation gaps of EU development policy towards low and middle income countries as well as international regimes and also investi-gates how the coherence between development policy and other fields of external relations can be improved.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Excellent academic record, preferably PhD in economics, political science or related social sciences;

  • Proven knowledge and experience in both research and policy advice on EU external relations towards developing countries and/or on the EU’s role in inter-national organisations;

  • Research or job-related experience gained in developing countries;

  • Fluent spoken and written English, good knowledge of German is an asset, good knowledge in another major international language;

  • Willingness to work in a team;

  • Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate.

The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) offers an inspiring, family-friendly working environment at the interface of research and policy advice, with ample opportunities to engage in international discussions, political processes and scientific debates.

In the case of equal qualification, physically challenged persons will be given preference.

For further questions, please contact Stephan Klingebiel or Christine Hackenesch.

When applying, please note the position number 2015-I-01. Applications, also possible by E-Mail, including all necessary documents (motivation letter, CV, relevant certificates), should be submitted by 20 February 2015 at: German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn / Germany, Tel.: +49 (0)228 94927-0, DIE@die-gdi.de, www.die-gdi.de