[sustran] [Fwd: [cai-asia] Re-sending Job opening: Transport Researcher, CAI-Asia Center (deadline 27 Feb 2008)]]

[Bert Fabian]

TRANSPORT RESEARCHER
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) Center, Inc.

Application Reference:  Transport Researcher
Division/Unit:  Transport Unit
Location: Manila, Philippines, with local/international travel
Duration of Appointment: Regular staff (3 months probation)
Estimated Start Date: March 2008
Deadline for Application: 27 February 2008

1.BACKGROUND TO CAI-ASIA

The Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) was established in 
2001 as a joint initiative of the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank 
and the former United States - Asia Environmental Partnership, to 
promote and demonstrate innovative ways to improve the air quality of 
Asian cities by sharing experiences and building partnerships. The 
multi-stakeholder initiative became formalized in 2007 as:

- The CAI-Asia Partnership with over 130 members, which is to be 
registered as a Type II partnership with the UN

- The CAI-Asia Center, a nonprofit organization based in Manila, the 
Philippines, which acts as the secretariat to the CAI-Asia Partnership

- CAI-Asia Local Networks in China, India (as of 2008), Indonesia, 
Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam

2.      RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Transport Unit Head, the Transport 
Researcher shall support the implementation of programs and projects of 
the CAI-Asia Center and take the lead on the knowledge management 
efforts related to transportation issues.

A.      Project Development and Implementation

- Assist the Transport Unit Head in the development and implementation 
of programs and projects on transportation issues (i.e. related to 
contribution of land transportation to air pollution and greenhouse gas 
emissions, fuel and vehicle technology, and transportation planning and 
demand management). This includes the preparation of project reports, 
meeting proceedings, presentations, workshops, conferences and events, 
including logistical and administrative arrangements

- Assist the Transport Unit Head in implementing the Sustainable Urban 
Mobility in Asia (SUMA) Program

- Provide information and support to  CAI-Asia Local Networks in various 
Asian countries on transportation issues

- Provide technical inputs to the program of Better Air Quality 
Workshops co-organized every two years by the CAI-Asia Center

- Deliver other tasks assigned by the Transport Unit Head and/or Deputy 
Executive Director of the Center

B.      Inputs to Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

- Take the lead in implementing knowledge management under the SUMA 
program and of the CAI-Asia Center on transportation issues

* Contribute to the research and profiling of transportation-related 
studies, projects, initiatives, and other materials relevant for Asia 
and post on the CAI-Asia website
* Issue weekly e-newsletters under the SUMA program
* Maintain an up-to-date SUT Stakeholders Directory for Asia
* Write articles for publication and inclusion on the CAI-Asia website
* Write summaries of urban transportation situations for selected cities 
as part of the Country Synthesis Reports on urban air quality management

- Provide input to the development and delivery of training modules and 
courses on transportation and urban air quality

3.      ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA

- A university degree in environmental sciences, environmental 
management, natural sciences, engineering, communication, and/or 
development-related discipline. An advanced degree in transportation 
planning and/or engineering is preferred

- At least 3-5 years experience in transportation – related issues

- International work experience in Asian developing countries is an 
advantage

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in English, 
initiative and good interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-cultural and 
multi-disciplinary team

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, and database 
and website development experience is an advantage

4.      DURATION AND REMUNERATION

The selected candidate will be appointed for a two year position with a 
3-month probationary period.

The basic monthly salary starts at 86,470 PHP, subject to tax imposed by 
the Government of the Philippines. In addition, social benefits as 
required under Philippines law will be provided (SSS, PhilHealth and 
HDMF contributions, and 13th month).  Leave entitlements include 24 
incentive leave days (paid vacations and sick days) and 11 regular 
holidays per year.

This position is open to Filipino and international candidates. In the 
case of an international recruitment the CAI-Asia Center will pay for 
one international airfare at the beginning and end of the contract. A 
modest relocation grant, equivalent to one month net salary will be paid 
as well.


5.      HOW TO APPLY

Quoting reference application Transport Researcher on subject line, 
applicants should email their application letter and current CV (as Word 
attachments)
to Ms. Gianina Panopio (gianina.panopio at cai-asia.org 
<mailto:gianina.panopio at cai-asia.org>), no later than 27 February 2008, 
5:00 pm, Manila time.

All applicants should state the reasons for their interest in the 
position, relevant details of qualifications and experience, and contact 
details for three referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information on the position please contact Mr. Bert Fabian 
of the CAI-Asia Center at bert.fabian at cai-asia.org 
<mailto:bert.fabian at cai-asia.org>.

















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