Gender and Demand -Responsive Product Profiles-Consultant at International Potato Center

Objective

• Synthesize information on sweet potato trait preferences from SweetGAINS CIP-led studies carried out in Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
• Literature review on sweet potato trait preferences in Ethiopia.
• Finalization of NARIs-led product profile survey reports in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Deliverables

• Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ethiopia.
• Final product profile survey reports for Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
• Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique from product profile survey reports.

Selection Criteria

• MSc in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Development Economics or related field.
• At least 6 years; of experience working with gender and market intelligence studies for informing crop variety development.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills; working experience with STATA and NVIVO programs.
• Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).

Time frame

• Consultancy contract will be for 60 days.