EfD is positioned to take the lead in advancing impactful, policy-relevant research that addresses pressing environmental and developmental challenges in the Global South, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). EfD addresses a critical gap in the Global South by establishing institutionalized, sustainable and vibrant platforms that connect local experts with policymakers and international resources.
This connection is essential for effectively tackling poverty and environmental issues, promoting sustainable transformations, and reversing the "brain drain" by enabling skilled economists to pursue impactful careers in their home countries. EfD's approach focuses on creating conditions for local experts to thrive and contribute to better natural resource management within a global network.
This tender aims to appoint a dedicated coordinator to lead and manage EfD’s Women in Environmental Economics for Development (WinEED) network. WinEED plays a critical role in strengthening the pipeline of women researchers from the Global South by equipping them with the skills, opportunities, and support needed to take on leadership roles in environmental economics for poverty alleviation. Through capacity-building, professional networking, and mentorship, the program fosters gender equity in academia, contributing to more inclusive and impactful environmental solutions.
The WinEED Coordinator will be responsible for leading the Gender Task Force, implementing a Gender Action Plan, and further developing and maintaining the network to ensure its long-term growth and effectiveness.