Gender and Agriculture Specialist
 ICRW
 

 Location : Washington, DC , United States
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 Experience : 5-10 Years
 Last date of Submission : 05 Aug 2010
 
 Sector : Agriculture & Allied sector
 Compensation : Negotiable
 Skill Set : Programme Management , Research and Analysis
 Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract
 
 (Reference : Indevjobs.org)
 Job Description
 
  • 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.
 Candidate Profile
 

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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