Deadline: 15 September 2015
The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) has issued a call for applications for a three-year project entitled “Unleashing the Potential of African Rural Economies through Green Growth”. The project aims to provide empirical evidence on how green growth strategies can influence employment, income generation, innovation, competitiveness and social inclusion for rural Africa.
Thematic areas:
- Green business opportunities in rural Africa
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and resource efficiency, productivity and resilience in rural Africa
- Rural SMEs and ecosystem services
- Institutions and governance for environmentally-friendly business practices
UNU-INRA will provide a monthly stipend of around USD 1,500.00 to successful applicants. The stipend is a contribution towards travel, accommodation, medical and other expenses. In exceptional cases, the Institute will consider subsidizing the travel cost to the location of the programme. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Application must contain:
- A completed application form (which is attached to this call);
- A curriculum vitae;
- Full contact information of two referees.
Interested applicants should submit their applications via email by the deadline.
For more information, visit this link.
