Gender Consultant at International Potato Center

Job Description

The Consultant will work collaboratively and effectively with CIP scientists to review the existing literature on ICT use in Agriculture using gender lens. The consultancy will be based on thorough and in-depth desk review of existing published and grey literature and will focus on Sub-Sahara Africa.

Job Objective

1. Conduct thorough and in-depth review literature on ICT for development platforms in Africa.
2. Assess how the design of ICT platforms are likely to affect women, men and the youth.
3. Synthesize and document evidence from literature, how and why the deployment ICT for development platforms in agriculture could affect men, women and youth differently.
4. Submit a working paper with the findings. 

Deliverables  

1. A list of references on the gray and published literature on ICT for development platforms in Africa.
2. Draft working paper detailing the study findings.
3. Final revised working paper.

Requirements

1. PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Development Economics or related field.
2. At least 10 years; experience working with CGIAR or advanced research organizations in similar roles
3. Demonstrated understanding of the workings of rural farm households and experience in applied economics, farm management and/or rural development, gender analysis in agriculture.
4. Strong and demonstrated publication record, qualitative and quantitative & gender analytical skills
5. Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).
6. Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary group.