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  • Posted: Sep 6, 2022
    Deadline: Oct 5, 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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    Senior Scientist I - Market Intelligence and Product Profiling

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Represent IRRI in WP1 in the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence
    • Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of market intelligence data and information from a broad range of sources (WP1) to ensure effective integration  of market intelligence across five Impact Areas in target product profile design (WP2) in Eastern and Southern Africa
    • Lead the development (WP2) and scaling (WP5) of institutional standards in gender-intentional product profiling across CGIAR and partners in Eastern and Southern Africa
    • Liaise with other CGIAR Initiatives and projects such as HER+, Accelerated Breeding, Seed Equal, GREAT, etc.
    • Conduct high quality research using mixed methods research on market intelligence and product profiling
    • Ensure delivery of outcomes aligned with the IRRI’s vision, mission, values, target goals, policies and procedures
    • Manage performance and mentor scientists and staff
    • Enhance the capacity of CGIAR and national partners in market intelligence and product profiling
    • Collaborate with government, donors, R&D partners, private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations
    • Align with Platform and Cluster Leaders and Research Support to assure cross Cluster synergy within IRRI’s Research group
    • Organize regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss, streamline and implement activities
    • Develop and communicate guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of research activities
    • Lead and contribute to publishing of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
    • Lead development of new project proposals and mobilize funding
    • Monitor the progress of the research projects, including the review of draft operational reports and research performed ensuring quality of outputs at all times
    • Support project team in the dissemination of research results through appropriate communication channels
    • Represent IRRI in various forums such as international conferences and meetings
    • Maintain and proactively develop network and partnerships with potential donors

    Qualifications

    • PhD in Social Sciences, preferred disciplines include agricultural economics, behavioral science, sociology, development studies, or any other discipline that provides suitable advanced knowledge

    Skills Required

    Mandatory

    • Demonstrated ability to perform in a transdisciplinary and multicultural environment and team
    • Experience in agri-food systems research using mixed methods
    • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Excellent verbal and written English language skills

    Preferred

    • Strong communication skills
    • Experience working in developing countries in Africa and Asia

    Method of Application

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

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