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We are Hiring!

Position: We are looking for a ‘RESEARCH SCHOLAR’ in the field of “Blue Economy and Climate Change,” who would work full-time out of the NMF’s premises in New Delhi.

Primary Job Description:

• The research scholar selected will be required to undertake serious, long-term research-studies and analyses that would be relevant to Indian policy-making in the maritime domain.
• The researcher will delve into areas related to the Blue Economy and maritime manifestations of Climate Change including:
  • The regional, national, and sub-national level measures to expand and enhance maritime sectors of the economy in a safe and sustainable manner and facilitate the transition from a ‘Brown Economy’ to a ‘Blue Economy’.
  • India’s Blue Economy Policy Framework and its interlinkages with other national- and regional-level initiatives such as the Maritime India Vision 2030, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, etc.
  • Blue Finance: Exploring the growing financial and socio-economic opportunities in the maritime domain.
  • Climate change impacts on the national and regional holistic maritime security and their implications for the Blue Economy.
  • Enhancing resilience of India’s critical maritime infrastructure against the deleterious impacts of climate change.
  • Protection and conservation of India’s coastal and marine biodiversity against climate change and other human-induced environmental changes in the marine environment.
  • Legal and institutional frameworks for the protection and conservation of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ).
• The research scholar selected will be required to represent the NMF in India and, where appropriate, abroad as well. Accordingly, he or she must be intellectually and emotionally mature and be demonstrably capable of making high-quality presentations to augment and enhance the NMF’s interfaces with appropriate structures of the Government of India, academia, and other think-tanks.

Requirements/Qualifications:

We are seeking a long-term commitment and our hiring-criteria are strict.

• Master’s degree (or PhD) in marine science, oceans economics, environmental science, marine
  engineering, ocean engineering (or PhD or equivalent degree in social science).
• At least 1-3 years of full-time research experience in climate change and blue economy,
  sustainable development or coastal zone management, and maritime related areas
• Knowledge of climate policy issue, marine ecosystem, marine infrastructure, and coastal
  vulnerability index are necessary.
• Experience working with international organisations, government agencies, or non-profit
  organisations is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in national accounting framework, systemic risk of climate change,
  urban land use planning and management in India.
• Demonstrated experience in working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated skills in engaging participatory approach, and high levels of comfort in working
  with local knowledge and field research.
• Strong ability to communicate and advocate research effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and to build positive relationship with stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and project management skills.

Compensation: Compensation will be by way of an all-told Professional Fee payable on a monthly basis and will be commensurate with prevailing standards in respect of think-tanks in the National Capital Region.  The lower end of the compensation-band is Rs 38,000/- per month, which would be adjusted upwards depending upon qualifications and experience.

Application Process:

Please complete the CV-form provided in the Appendix to this advertisement and send it, along with the documents indicated therein, by an email addressed to nmfjobs@gmail.com with ‘cc’ to maritimeindia@gmail.com, climatechange1.nmf@gmail.com, execdir.nmf@gmail.com, nmf.deputydirector@gmail.com and directorgeneral.nmfindia@gmail.com).

The subject to this email should read-

“Job Application – Blue Economy and Climate Change [Name of Applicant]”

SUMMARY OF ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED

(1)        The completed CV-Form at Appendix.

(2)        A scanned and self-attested copy of the document (AADHAAR Card or valid Indian Passport) that proves that you are an Indian national.

(3)        Scanned copies of your Graduation, Post-Graduation, MPhil, and PhD Degrees and the marksheets relevant thereto.

(4)        Scanned copies of ‘Experience Certificates’ relevant to each segment of your work-experience (if applicable).

(5)        A sample of your own (original) writing-skills, by way of an unedited and unpublished article of 800 to 1000 words, on any maritime facet listed in the afore-mentioned “Primary Job Description”