The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), a regional network that focuses on research, training and policy dissemination related to economic development and environmental change, is seeking an Environmental Economist to provide technical support to its research and training activities.

1. Research review, advice and technical support to network researchers
2. Planning and management of environmental economics and policy training activities
3. Development of country-specific environmental economics programs
4. Review and writing of technical and policy publications

The position is open to candidates based in any of the South Asian countries. The candidate should have an advanced degree in Economics with a minimum of 7 years of research or teaching experience in environmental economics. Familiarity with economic and environmental issues and the institutions involved in such work in South Asia would be useful. Excellent communication skills in English, proven technical/policy writing ability and research experience in environmental economics required. The position involves significant international travel within and outside South Asia. The initial contract will be for two years.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, their CV, a brief (2-page) sample of their writing, and names of two referees by 27th July 2008 to the Administrative Officer, SANDEE Program, IUCN - The World Conservation Union, Nepal. Applications should be sent by email to application.sandee@gmail.com.