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Gender and Agriculture Specialist
ICRW
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Location : Washington, DC , United States |
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Experience : 5-10 Years |
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Last date of Submission : 05 Aug 2010 |
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Sector : Agriculture & Allied sector |
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Compensation : Negotiable |
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Skill Set : Programme Management , Research and Analysis |
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Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract |
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(Reference : Indevjobs.org) |
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Job Description |
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- Undertake research and analysis that involves collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data, drafting sharp and comprehensive syntheses based on data analysis,and writing high quality reports and papers.
- Analytic work may include issues papers, design and conduct monitoring and evaluation studies, and quick turn-around briefs and background documents.
- Provide technical assistance including practical gender guidance and input on agriculture proposals on design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; conduct gender audits of agriculture projects.
- Design and conduct training related to gender and agriculture topics and design and conduct workshops.
- Serve as project director, as needed, on projects in gender and agriculture research and analysis, technical assistance, and training.
- Represent ICRW externally in is work on gender and agriculture, including with donors, partners, and in conferences, events, and networks.
- Work with portfolio director, economic development, and vice president, research and programs, to strengthen and expand ICRW’s gender and agriculture program including: expand networks and cultivate potential donors.
- Raise ICRW’s visibility through publications, working papers and reports; and develop proposals and raising funds.
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Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, agricultural sciences, rural sociology, or related discipline. M.A. with additional experience acceptable.
- Four (4) years to six (6) years of experience, working on gender as it relates to agriculture, food security, nutrition and broader development issues.
- Significant experience with research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation and programmatic activities is essential; experience with corporate sector preferred.
- Extensive knowledge in gender and agriculture, including demonstrated expertise in conducting gender analysis, gender assessments, and/or gender-focused research of agricultural issues, including farming system dynamics, access to productive resources and services, marketing, crop productivity, innovation, or impact of new technologies.
- Sound understanding of program development, management, and evaluation principles.
- Ability to work across programs and to apply research and analytical skills and knowledge in other economic area and across disciplines in health and social areas such as HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence and men and masculinity.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation and demonstrated experience in designing and/or conducting training.
Interested Candidates may send their Resume at jobs@icrw.org |
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