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  • Posted: Oct 29, 2022
    Deadline: Nov 10, 2022
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    Our Mission IRRI is dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems. Through our work and partnerships, we aim to improve the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; promote environmental sustainability in a world challenged by climate change; and support the empowerment of women ...
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    Scientist II - Gender and Social Inclusion Research

    Roles and Responsibilities

    •  Lead and conduct research on gender, youth and social inclusion in agri-food systems
    •  Deliver outputs and outcomes aligned with IRRI and the Gender Platform vision, mission, values, target goals, policies and procedures
    •  Establish collaboration with research and academic partners, as well as other work package leaders; this includes troubleshooting whenever issues arise from the projects
    •  Develop and sustain partnerships and coordinate with other CG centers for joint advocacy and knowledge generation and sharing on gender, evidence and impact issues
    •  Align with IRRI and GENDER Platform Leaders and Research Support to assure synergies in the work
    •  Maintain and proactively develop network and partnerships with potential donors
    •  Manage performance and mentor research staff in the research cluster
    •  Monitor the of progress of the research projects, including the review of draft operational reports and research performed ensuring quality of outputs at all times
    •  Write and consolidate scientific achievements into fit-for-purpose communications materials in collaboration with the Platform and IRRI communications teams
    •  Develop technical and financial reports on the projects and Evidence Module
    •  Publish and actively contribute to articles in peer-reviewed journals/digests that highlight findings from module and IRRI activities showcasing the scientific leadership
    •  Represent the Evidence Module, GENDER Platform and IRRI to a wide audience by presenting at international conferences/meetings

    Qualifications

    •  PhD in Rural Sociology, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Feminist Economics, Development Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Institutional Economics, Geography or related field
    •  4-5 years post PhD experience in Gender R4D in agriculture or food systems

    Skills Required

    Mandatory

    •  Deep and sound grounding in theoretical and analytical frameworks and concepts of gender and social equity
    •  Excellent Written and Oral communication skills in English
    •  Strong quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills, with keen interest in and experience with mixed methods
    •  Evidence of scientific publications in international journals
    •  Evidence of high quality communication products for different audiences
    •  Experience of working with R&D partners nationally and globally
    •  Experience with R4D project management, including planning, physical and financial implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
    •  Sound interpersonal skills
    •  Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team

    Preferred

    •  Experience working on Gender R4D and evidence generation in Africa and A

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Rice Research Institute on www.irri.org to apply

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