Call for Applications for PhD University Professor as Lead Chair on Forced Displacement at the Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES) of the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P).

LERRN is pleased to announce the following Call for Applications from the (FGSES) of the (UM6P), and our Partner Organization, the (IDRC).

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Project summary and background

FGSES has been awarded a five-year grant from IDRC as a part of an ambitious program for the creation and support of a network of 12 research chairs across the Global South. The aim is to support the production of evidence-based research on the matter of forced displacement.

FGSES invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Political Science, Social Sciences, or any relevant discipline for the position of Lead Chair on Forced Displacement.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate include research and teaching. The successful candidate is also expected to actively contribute to the design and implementation of specific teaching and research programs. The research chairs will conduct research on forced displacement using an interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral and gender-transformative approach. They will also mentor and supervise early career scholars.

They will conduct outreach with impacted communities, particularly refugee-led initiatives, support localized agenda-setting, amplify refugee and host community voices, and advocate with policy stakeholders at local and international levels to ensure a strong link between research and policy.

Deadline: 31 March, 2023

Contract type & Hours: Full time

Location: FGSES Campus, Rabat, Morocco

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Selection Criteria

• University professor with strong record in research and community outreach.
• PhD in Social Sciences: Political science demography, sociology, public policy, development economics or any other discipline relevant to migration and forced displacement studies.
• Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Fluency in Arabic, English and French.
• Excellent command of written English and French.
• Strong academic knowledge in the field of migration, forced displacement and refugee law.
• Field experience with forcibly displaced persons and/or migrants and refugees is a plus.
• Previous experience in a governmental role or NGOs working with migrants is a plus.
• Willingness and commitment to work with different stakeholders, including but not limited to civil society organizations/local authorities and representatives of forcibly displaced communities.
• Commitment to the mentoring and assistance of early career researchers and PhD students working in the field of forced displacement.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality.
• Women and candidates from minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and expected deliverables

• Facilitate the effective operation and management of the chair on forced displacement of the Faculty of Governance, Social and Economic Sciences and provide strong leadership to it.
• Supervise the activities and projects of the chair and ensure their communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Submit a workplan to IDRC for approval, including proposed activities in the three areas of focus: research, community outreach, and policy outreach. The chair will lead on these three axes of focus.
• Coordinate with other IDRC-funded research chairs to strengthen coordination and mutual learning and to engage in possible joint activities, with support from LERRN at ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University.
• Regularly report to relevant responsible at the FGSES on the work and activities of the chair, while ensuring the smooth running of activities and timely reporting of any issues pertaining to the work of the chair.
• Collaborate and coordinate with all relevant departments of the FGSES in the design, organization and running of events relevant to the work of the chair.
• Actively contribute to the scientific production of the chair, through the publishing of research papers and policy brief, as agreed upon in the contract.
• Regularly provide technical progress reports to FGSES and IDRC and engage with both institutions in regional and global fora.
• Design a process to ensure the long-term sustainability of the position of chair beyond the IDRC funding.

How to Apply

Applicants must provide:

1. a detailed curriculum vitae,
2. a separate, full list of publications,
3. one example of research output,
4. a proof of degree completion,
5. at least two letters of recommendation,
6. evidence of effective post-secondary teaching experience, and
7. evidence of successful advising of Masters and Ph.D. level research consistent with international standards.

For full consideration, please ensure your application is complete. All items should be assembled (in the order listed) in a single “zipped” file and sent by email to recrutement.fgses@um6p.ma, with “Lead Chair Position” in the subject line.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the earliest interviews starting as soon as mid-March.

Selected candidates will be invited to an initial interview. After this stage, candidates may be invited to give a 60 to 75 minutes research presentation and mock lecture.

ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ the FGSES

The Social Sciences, Economics and Humanities Cluster at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is a teaching and research ecosystem that closely brings together three entities:

• Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES); offering Bachelor’s and Master’s programs,

as well as Ph.D. programs,

• The Africa Institute for Research in Economics and Social Sciences (AIRESS); geared towards research,
• The Public Policy School (PPS); offering executive education programs for decision-makers in both public and private sectors.

Each of these entities fulfills its own mission; using the knowledge and experience shared among a community of professors, researchers, scholars as well as public decision-makers. All three entities have a common goal. They contribute to the development of the African continent and endow public policies with solid knowledge as well as highly skilled professional profiles that critically address issues facing the continent and the globe.

ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ UM6P

UM6P is a recently established non-profit university created with the ambition of providing a world-class educational experience and delivering cutting-edge research in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. It was established to serve countries of the Global South, with an emphasis on producing research relevant to the African continent and training the next generation of political, social, scientific, and business leaders.

ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ the IDRC Research Chairs Network on Forced Displacement

The IDRC Research Chairs Network on Forced Displacement supports the individual and collective activities of the IDRC Research Chairs, amplifying their work at the regional and global level, supporting collaborative and comparative research projects, and creating an inclusive and supportive research environment that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Network is supported by ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University and LERRN.

For more information, please visit the Research Chairs Network Main Page:

Call for Applications for Postdoctoral, PhD, Master’s and Undergraduate Student Interns at the University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair in Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) with a Focus on East Africa

LERRN is pleased to announce the following Call for Applications from the , and our Partner Organization, the (IDRC). The following info can be found on the or downloaded as a PDF:

Project summary and background

With the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD), located in the Department of Geography, College of Social Sciences under the project titled Strengthening Knowledge, Evidence Use and Leadership in the Global South on Forced Displacement: Focus on East Africa has established a Research Chair which conducts research, seminars, policy dialogues, capacity building and outreach activities on forced displacement/displaced.

The UDSM-RCFD is inviting applications for postdoctoral, doctoral, master’s and undergraduate interns who will work in the research, policy and outreach programmes. The UDSM-RCFD is a multidisciplinary entity with members from Geography, Law, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Business School, and Food Science and covers Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda. The RCFD focuses on two major types of forced displacement namely the refugees and internally-displaced persons (IDPs). With the IDPs, the research expands to include climate change, disaster, conservation or development-induced displacements such as construction and extraction industries and urban policies. The research conducted under the Chair will embrace a gender-transformative research approach, focusing on the adaptive capacity of the displaced, raising the voices of the displaced people, studying the existing social and legal protection, designing and outreach programmes on empowerment and conducting policy dialogues to ensure democratic and inclusive governance; sustainable and economic inclusion.

Submission requirements

Applications should include a statement of interest, a CV, and a concept note. Upon being accepted, more documents will be required. Female candidates and individuals who have experienced displacement are encouraged to apply.

Applications are to be submitted by email to the Research Chair of the UDSM-RCFD, Dr. Opportuna Kweka: opportuna.kweka@gmail.com and copied to fnamkesa@yahoo.com.

Application Deadline:

Monday, January 30, 2023.

Any enquiries related to the call and application process should be sent by email to the Research Chair of the UDSM-RCFD, Dr. Opportuna Kweka: opportuna.kweka@gmail.com.

Recruitment of IDRC Research Chair on Gender and Forced Displacement in Asia

LERRN is pleased to announce the following Call for Proposals from the , and our Partner Organization, the (IDRC):

The Asian Institute of Technology is currently recruiting a Research Chair to lead a centre on Gender and Forced Displacement in Asia. The project is supported by IDRC Canada. The IDRC Research Chair position focuses on research on gender in the context of conflict-induced/climate change and disaster-induced/development-induced forced displacement in South and Southeast Asia. It covers both internal and cross-border displacement. The Chair will be hosted by the Gender and Development Studies academic Program. The Chair will address the research gap between knowledge and policy responses when it comes to the gender dimensions of forced displacement.

Rank: Senior Research Fellow or Research Professor (associate/full)

Location: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.

For full details, please see the related AIT webpage:

Application Deadline:

Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Any enquiries related to the call and application process should be sent by email to gendev@ait.asia.

Establishing research chairs on forced displacement in North and West Africa

LERRN is pleased to announce the following Call for Proposals from our Partner Organization, the . IDRC will support the establishment of up to four university research chairs, for up to five years: two in North Africa, and two in West Africa. The aim of the research chair positions will be to empower institutions in these regions to define research agendas on forced displacement. They will also lead on identifying practical, gender-transformative solutions that promote the social, economic, political, and health rights of forcibly displaced persons and host communities. For more information on the scope, budget and eligibility, please visit IDRC’s main webpage for this call:

An online information session will be held for interested applicants on July 28, 2022, at 8 am EDT.

Application Deadline:

Friday, October 14, 2022 – 16:00.

Any enquiries related to the call and application process should be sent by email to dig-gdi@idrc.caĚý˛ú±đ´Ú´Ç°ů±đ September 9, 2022.

Appel de propositions :

Créer des chaires de recherche sur les déplacements forcés en Afrique du Nord et en Afrique de l’Ouest

LERRN a le plaisir d’annoncer l’appel de propositions suivant du . Le CRDI soutiendra la crĂ©ation de quatre chaires de recherche universitaires pour une durĂ©e maximale de cinq ans : deux en Afrique du Nord, et deux en Afrique de l’Ouest. L’objectif de ces chaires de recherche est de permettre Ă  des institutions de ces rĂ©gions de dĂ©finir des programmes de recherche sur les dĂ©placements forcĂ©s. Ces entitĂ©s dirigeront Ă©galement la recherche de solutions pratiques et sexospĂ©cifiques qui promeuvent les droits sociaux, Ă©conomiques, politiques et en matière de santĂ© des personnes dĂ©placĂ©es de force et des communautĂ©s d’accueil. Pour plus de dĂ©tails Ă  propos du portĂ©e, budget, et admissibilitĂ©, veuillez consulter la page d’acceuil pour cet appel sur le site web de CRDI :

Une sĂ©ance d’information en ligne aura lieu Ă  l’intention des demandeurs intĂ©ressĂ©s le 28 juillet 2022 Ă  8 h HAE.

Date butoir :

Vendredi 14 octobre 2022 – 16:00.

Les demandes de renseignements concernant l’appel de propositions et le processus de demande doivent ĂŞtre envoyĂ©es par courriel Ă  l’adresse dig-gdi@idrc.ca avant le 9 septembre 2022.

CRDI & l’UniversitĂ© Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth lancent la chaire de recherche sur les dĂ©placements forcĂ©s au Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique de l’Est

La chaire de recherche sur les déplacements forcés instaurée au sein de l’École libanaise de formation sociale () de l’Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth et financée par le Centre de recherche et de développement international () recrute quatre chercheur.es pour contribuer régulièrement aux activités de la chaire. La thématique centrale de la chaire est intitulée : « Du refuge au retour : dynamiques interculturelles, bien-être et droits sociaux ».

Pour poser la candidature, envoyer un email Ă  elfs@usj.edu.lb, incluant un CV et une lettre de motivation.

Date limite:

31 mars, 2022.

IDRC & Saint Joseph University of Beirut launch Research Chair on Forced Displacement in the Middle-East and East Africa

The Research Chair on forced displacement, located at the Lebanese School of Social Formation () within Saint Joseph University of Beirut and funded by the International Development Research Centre () in Canada, is recruiting four researchers to contribute to the activities of the Chair. The theme of the Chair will be “From refuge to return: Inter-cultural dynamics, well-being and social rights”. Please see the following webpage for details (details in French only).

Interested candidates who meet the requirements must submit a CV and cover letter to the following email: elfs@usj.edu.lb

Deadline:

31 March, 2022.

IDRC & Chang Mai University launch Research Chair on Forced Displacement in Southeast Asia

LERRN is pleased to announce that our partner organization, Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), has launched an  on forced displacement at eight universities in regions of the Global South and provide them with technical and financial support. The Regional Centre for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD), Faculty of Social Sciences, Chang Mai University is looking for an individual who can lead this research chair:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements specified in the PDF must submit the specified documents and a cover letter to the following email: rcsd@cmu.ac.th

Application deadline:

10 April, 2022.

IDRC & Asian Institute of Technology launch Research Chair on Gender and Forced Displacement in Asia

LERRN is pleased to announce that our partner organization, Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), has launched an on forced displacement at eight universities in regions of the Global South and provide them with technical and financial support. Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is looking for an individual who can lead this research chair:

Application deadline:

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15 April, 2022.

Universidad del PacĂ­fico launches Research Chair on Migration and Forced Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

LERRN is pleased to announce that our partner organization, Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), has launched an on forced displacement at eight universities in regions of the Global South and provide them with technical and financial support. Universidad del Pacífico is looking for an individual who can lead this research chair:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements specified in the PDF must send their CV and a cover letter to the following email: researchchair2022@up.edu.pe

Application deadline: March 4, 2022.

Please see the Universidad del PacĂ­fico website to apply:

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We are pleased to announce the following call for proposals for our partner organization, The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to establish research chairs on forced displacement in the Middle East and East Africa. This call for proposals is open to universities based in low- and middle-income countries in the Middle East and East Africa.

Please see the IDRC website for full details:

An online information session will be held on April 13, 2021 at 8:00 am EST.