About TMG Research As a Berlin-based research organisation with a team in Nairobi, Kenya and research sites in Benin, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Madagascar and South Africa, TMG works on responsible governance and sustainability issues in the areas of sustainable management and responsible governance of land and oceans, food systems, and climate. As an organisation, TMG brings sound knowledge and practical experience in facilitating national, European, and international processes and is dedicated to the analysis and solution of new and complex challenges. TMG’s research projects are developed, conducted and evaluated jointly with actors from science, politics, the private sector and civil society. Our project on Governance and Transformation is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Your tasks - Development of innovative action-oriented concepts, how just and inclusive approaches of Food Systems Transformation (FST)-governance should be implemented and what this means for possible support of European and German development cooperation - Development of innovative approaches for sector policy dialogues to support the governance of FST on a national and global level - Implement the scientific work programme of the project; this includes conducting the necessary scientific analyses, presenting the findings in a targeted way to different non-scientific audiences in order to influence national and global policy processes on the SDG - Maintain partnerships with project partners, external experts and stakeholders relevant to the project - Support in strategically positioning the project in the relevant (policy) debates through various types of publications and events - Contribute to the further strategic and scientific development of TMG Research Your profile - At least a master’s degree in international development, economics, politics, or a related field - At least 5 years of relevant experience in working within an international thinktank or institution, with a focus on governance processes and policy strategies - In-depth scientific knowledge of governance processes and their implementation, experience in the fields of food security, agriculture and food systems is an asset - Excellent scientific desk and applied research skills, knowledge about various scientific methods and experience in science communication - Enthusiasm, flexibility, strong team-spirit and a commitment to working within a dynamic, transdisciplinary, policy-relevant research field - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and good working knowledge of German is required, French language skills are an asset - Ability and willingness to travel to partner countries We offer you - Work in a transdisciplinary think tank with a truly international work programme and the aspiration to enable sustainability transformations - The opportunity to shape the development of activities aiming to create sustainable, food-secure urban landscapes - Flexible working hours and mobile working - Salary in accordance with TVöD (Bund) E13, including annual bonus payment acc. to TVöD (Bund) - 30 days of paid annual leave in accordance with TVöD - Opportunities for professional development - Regular social events The position is to be filled as soon as possible with a duration of 2.5 years with the prospect of contract extension pending further funding. Preferred duty station is Berlin. How to apply Please submit your full application including a cover letter, CV with two references (contact persons) and/or reference letters and links to selected publications (non-academic publications are equally welcome) in one PDF document (max. 5 MB) by the application deadline. Please upload
Research Associate Governance and Transformation (m/f/x) (Leiter/in - Projekt-/Programmmanagement)