Lediga jobb Nordiska Afrikainstitutet i Uppsala

The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), a Swedish public authority located in Uppsala, Sweden, is a center of excellence for knowledge on contemporary Africa. We are recruiting a Head of Research, who will drive and develop the Institute’s research and policy work, and contribute to strengthening our international reputation as a relevant and reputable independent research institute.


The Institute has since its founding in 1962 been an important research, documentation and information center on modern Africa in the Nordic countries. It is jointly financed by the governments of Sweden, Finland and Iceland, and promotes research on and knowledge of contemporary Africa in the Nordic countries, as well as cooperation between mainly African and Nordic researchers. NAI also disseminates information on current African issues, through publications, seminars, conferences and various policy-related activities. The Institute operates based on government instructions, annual action plans and works towards long term strategic goals and Agenda 2030.


Providing and supporting in-depth knowledge generation based on the voices of Africans, is fundamental to contribute to more resilient societies and achieving Agenda 2030 on the continent. We intend to develop our role further as the Nordic hub for Africanist research, documentation and policy advice and we are therefore looking for an experienced person who is enthusiastic about co-leading and developing NAI’s research and policy work in the coming years.


We are a value-based organisation and believe that you are a person who inspires and includes people in your work, while translating vision into action. You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, you believe in transparency and you are motivated by contributing to the development of people and building teams.


You are an Africanist with an extensive experience from being an academic, from working with multiple disciplines and from translating knowledge and research into policy relevant messages and policy engagement. Strong communication skills and experience from working with stakeholders such as government, policy, academia, public authorities, think tanks, civil society, and inter-governmental organisations are highly valuable.


As a senior manager at the Nordic Africa Institute, you join us in the belief that our research is a tool for positive change, and that we have the knowledge, the ability and the drive to inform decision-making at the highest level, thereby actively contributing to the fulfilment of the global development agenda. At NAI, we value everyone’s unique competence, and we see the benefits from having flexible cross-organisational teams that are multi-competent and intellectually agile. You will be a role model in the way you support and help innovate this synergetic work style.


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About the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) was founded in 1962 and since then has provided knowledge in the form of high-quality research, timely information and extensive documentation on Africa. Over a period of half a century, NAI has remained committed to academic and policy research, information dissemination and documentation on African issues. NAI has followed the trends and development of Africa studies in the Nordic region and in African continent, and also actively initiated new ideas and forms of engagement to fulfil its mission as the main Centre for African knowledge in the Nordic countries and to serve its stakeholders in the Nordic countries and globally.The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) is currently implementing a Five Year Strategy, 2017-2021. Promoting academic and policy-oriented research programmes on Africa in the Nordic countries is one of the Institute’s strategic goals. The Institute therefore will prioritize applications that show prospect of ensuring that the Institute’s Strategy 2017-2021 is achieved.It is in pursuit of this goal that NAI is looking for senior and experienced academics with records of accomplishment in research and writing on contemporary Africa for employment as Senior Researcher (s) with specialization in one or two of these areas, which include urban dynamics, agricultural development and rural transformation, and urban-rural connections. In addition, it is important that candidates have demonstrable professional relationship with other Africanists and research institutions working on Africa particularly in Africa and the Nordic countries.NAI offers a stimulating intellectual environment, an interdisciplinary research orientation, a team of researchers from different social and scientific backgrounds, and a library with modern facilities. In addition, the institute is linked to an extensive networks of research institutions in Africa and the Nordic countries. Job DescriptionSenior researchers at the Institute are expected to initiate new research projects and as well lead the execution of research projects/programmes and other intellectual engagements including  policy dialogues, media engagements, dissemination activities etc. within their areas of specialization and expertise. As senior academics, they should be able to participate actively in the preparation of research projects/programmes, review of applications scholarship/fellowship programmes, and supervision of scholarship holders. Other task and assignments may include planning and organizing research seminars & conferences, facilitating academic networking and dissemination of research findings. In addition, the senior researchers will carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Research.   Key qualificationsA PhD degree in relevant disciplines in social sciences or humanities. Working experience in research and writing on Africa-related themes.Demonstrated experience in policy advice and media engagements.Ability to work within a team and in a multi-cultural environment.Working knowledge of English language, and competences and skills in effective communication Ability to present complex issues in a readable form for both academic and non-academic audiences.Strong analytical skills including the use of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.Knowledge of policy process, policy environment, as well as networks of Africanists and other relevant stakeholders.Working knowledge of research centers, networks, and universities in the Nordic countries and in Africa will be an added advantage.Demonstrated capacity to attract external funding for research programmes and projects. The application should contain:A.   Proposal for a research project not exceeding 5 pages. It should include: Research problem, methodology and conceptual & theoretical framework;Possible sources of external funding for the proposed research project; Strategies for disseminating research findings (including platforms for policy engagements and media activities).B.   A complete CV with a list of scientific publications including books, monographs, research reports, policy notes etc.)C.   Three sample publications by applicant that relate to the thematic area of research. (in three copies each if print copies are sent).D.   The names and addresses (phone, fax, e-mail) of two referees.As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to make presentation based on their proposed research projects for the Nordic Africa Institute. Condition of ServiceContract period will be until the end of the current NAI Strategy 2017-2021. Salary is negotiable within the Institute’s current salary levels and remuneration packages. Starting date of the employment is negotiable.Contact persons: Victor Adetula, Head of Research, Eva-Lena Svensson, Human Resources Manager. Trade Union representatives: Johan Sävström (OFR/ST) and Henrik Alfredsson (Saco-S). All can be reached at +46 18 471 52 00.More information about NAI’s research focal areas and themes, on-going research activities, grants, library services and publications is available on the Institute’s website: www.nai.uu.se.The application should be sent: by email to [email protected]. (Including publications to the extent possible or by indication of internet addresses where they might be available).Closing Date for applications: 2019-08-23The Institute promotes equal opportunities for all, and good representation of African regions. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Visa mindre

Vi söker en evenemangs- och kommunikationsadministratör (heltid) Som evenemangs- och kommunikationsadministratör tillhör du enheten för kommunikation och policyarbete. Enheten ansvarar bland annat för institutets medierelationer, publikationer, webbplatser, policyengagemang, samt evenemang. Tjänsten är nyinrättad och syftar till att samla och effektivisera institutets evenemangsverksamhet (akademiska konferenser, policydialoger, boklanseringar, med mera). I tjänsten ingår även ett visst administrativt stöd till olika delar av kommunikationsverksamheten. Enheten består idag av fem specialiserade kommunikatörer. Vi hoppas att du är en person som ser evenemang som en spännande och viktig kommunikationskanal. Vi tror att du tycker om att ha flera projekt i gång parallellt, att du är flexibel, nyfiken, och trivs i kontakten med många olika människor och grupper.  Uppgifter och ansvar Till evenemangs- och kommunikationsadministratörens ansvar hör bland annat: - Administration av konferenser och annan utåtriktad verksamhet; - Planera and förbereda evenemang inklusive schemaläggning - Uppdatering av evenemangsinformation på intranät och extern webb - Hantering av beställningar och ekonomisk uppföljning av evenemang - Hantera och boka resor, boende och annan evenemangslogistik - Hantera inbjudningar - Stödja innehållsmässigt ansvarig samt deltagare före, under och efter evenemang - Förbereda årlig statistik och rapportera om evenemang som genomförts - Stödja utvecklingsarbete kopplat till evenemangsprocesser - Stödja publikationsfunktionen vid enheten   - Även andra uppgifter kan komma att ingå Vi söker dig som har: Universitetsexamen inom ett för tjänsten relevant område. Mycket god förmåga att uttrycka dig i tal och skrift på svenska och engelska. Erfarenhet av evenemangsadministrationMycket god planerings- och organisationsförmågaMycket goda kunskaper i MS Office paketet, särskilt i Excel. Intresse av kommunikation och marknadsföringErfarenhet av att arbeta självständigt och i gruppGod stresshanteringsförmåga Det är meriterande om du har: Kunskaper i ett annat stort språk som talas i Afrika, exempelvis franska eller portugisiska. Kunskap i InDesign och i PhotoshopErfarenhet av och intresse för arbete i en internationell miljöErfarenhet av webbpublicering Vill du veta mer? Kontakta Victoria Engstrand-Neacsu, kommunikationschef eller Eva-Lena Svensson, personalchef. Fackliga representanter är Henrik Alfredsson (Saco-S) och Johan Sävström (ST). Samtliga nås på 018-471 52 00.Välkommen med din ansökan senast den 17 maj 2019 via e-post: [email protected].   Institutet eftersträvar jämn könsfördelning och värdesätter etnisk och kulturell mångfald. Visa mindre