The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research insti­tutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent inter­disciplinary research.

For the working group Adaptation in Agricultural Systems / RD2 PIK is offering a

Project coordinator position (m/f/d)

(Position number: 52-2024 Project Coordinator)

in the field of agriculture and adaptation to climate change, starting as soon as possible.

The position is funded for 3 years, with possibility for extension. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a full-time position with a weekly working time of 40 hours per week. Appointment is conditional on approval by the funding agency. The position can be filled on a part-time basis.

We are looking for a person with interest in climate impacts, risk management and adaptation for agriculture in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and transferring scientific results to a non-scientific audience to join our team.

Working together with governments, research institutes, international and private organizations primarily in sub-Saharan Africa (with some projects in Asia and Latin America), we aim to transform research into user-oriented climate services and policy that enable end-users in partner countries to better adapt to climate change in the field of agriculture. Central to this position is the contribution to the implementation of our research projects through active engagement with local stakeholders in order to ensure that scientific results are transferable on the ground and will ultimately help stabilize agricultural production of smallholder farmers. In addition, a primary task will be to coordinate research projects in this field, in particular in the field of agriculture, adaptation to climate change, and attribution of climate change impacts, including nutrition-related health impacts. This position will work closely with a team of crop modelers, development economists and climate scientist as they develop evidence-based risk management solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to the implementation of research projects through close collaboration with other researchers at PIK, project partners elsewhere, as well as the involved stakeholders
• Liaise and maintain communication with project donors (e.g. GIZ, BMZ, UN, Wellcome Trust and other funders in the development sector), responding to information requests, preparing project progress reports and policy briefs
• Organize and conduct workshops with a broad range of stakeholders including members from governments, civil society, and academia in LMICs and at PIK
• Prepare policy guidance and communication material to promote the uptake of study results among a broad audience
• Manage projects including through the development of new project proposals and monitoring and evaluation

Requirements

• You hold a Master’s degree in the field of Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, Agricultural Science, Geography, Climate Science or other project relevant fields. Knowledge in tropical agriculture and/or sustainable development is valuable 
• Experience in project management, and development of research proposals is required
• Experience and interest in stakeholder engagement as well as communicating scientific results to a non-scientific community 
• You have knowledge or are interested in climate impacts and risk management for the agricultural sector. A good understanding of empirical research methods is valuable 
• Work experience in LMICs is desirable and the willingness to travel to these countries

We expect

• the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and on your own initiative and in a large interdisciplinary team,
• strong analytical and scientific writing skills, 
• excellent communications skills, 
• you are fluent in oral and written English, 
• proficiency in French, German and/or other languages (e.g. Spanish, Kiswahili) is valuable.

We offer

• the chance to be part of a creative, international, and interdisciplinary team, 
• participation in user driven research projects with international partners
• a stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin,
• flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours),
• a collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job.

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply by 13.10.2024 directly via our application form below this job advertisement on our website. The application process remains open until the position is filled.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. In the case that you do not yet have a ZAB Statement of Comparability for your qualification, please be aware that you will need to request this if your application is successful. You can find further information on this website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

For further information or to discuss the position, please contact Ms. Julia Tomalka.