Senior Research Fellow & Programme Lead

United Nations University

Helsinki

On-site

EUR 73,000 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU‑WIDER) in Helsinki seeks a distinguished Senior Research Fellow to support its research and training programme. You will contribute to the programme, guide publications, and engage with international partners to advance development economics.

You will teach, supervise PhD students, represent UNU‑WIDER at events, and help secure research funding.

Qualifications

PhD in Economics, Development Economics, Political Science, or a related Social Science field.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively relevant professional work experience, including the management of research and training programmes.
A strong background in applied research in an international environment with demonstrated quantitative skills of the highest international level, and a proven track record of high‑quality academic and policy publications.
Excellent knowledge of the international research and policy agenda in areas related to the Institute’s research programme — including, in particular, the analysis of inequality and gender in development.
Considerable teaching and research supervision experience.
Experience in managing research projects or programmes and seeking research funding from donors and international funding agencies.
Excellent communications and drafting skills, with fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset.
Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, multi‑ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

Contribute substantially to the Institute’s research programme, assume intellectual leadership, and take responsibility for the formulation, implementation, publications, dissemination and evaluation of research programmes/projects with internal and external research teams.
Coordinate and implement conference, communication and meeting activities vis‑à‑vis UNU-WIDER’s target audiences; researchers, international development agencies, and national decision makers.
Carry out teaching, training, and supervision within the capacity‑building programme of the Institute, including guidance of junior researchers and PhD students.
Represent the Institute in both local and international research, policy and outreach events, and prepare presentations and speeches for specialist and non‑specialist audiences.
Support the fund‑raising activities of the Institute.
Draft research and management reports.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director.