Associate scientist – gender and social inclusion
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Published on
14.08.24
We
believe in the power of science and innovation to drive positive social change.
New insights from critical social research are needed to find solutions to
global challenges like hunger, poverty and environmental decline. Paired with biophysical
and technology research, social sciences research is a powerful weapon for
improving global food security, agricultural livelihoods, and sustainable food
systems.
The
International Potato Center (CIP) works at this frontier. Together with other
research centers of the CGIAR and hundreds of science and innovation partners
around the world, we develop new knowledge, technologies, research capacities
and partnerships to address agriculture and food system priorities of countries
in the Global South. With an emphasis on potato, sweet-potato and other root and tuber
crops, we have helped improve the lives
of millions of farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Qualitative social science has been a
cornerstone of our success, and we are looking for a dynamic and
results-oriented new associate scientist to work on gender and social inclusion
challenges in agricultural research for development contexts.
The
position: The new Associate Scientist (Gender and Social Inclusion) will work
closely with our teams of social and biological scientists to support the
design, delivery and scaling of innovations that better respond to the needs,
challenges and opportunities faced by women, young people and other
intersectional groups. Through engagement in newly started research projects
and programs, they will collaborate with like-minded scientists across the
CGIAR. Gender equity and social inclusion are amongst our key concerns as we
work with our partners from national agricultural research institutes,
universities, private sector and civil society to help make agrifood systems
more sustainable and just.
The new Associate Scientist will engage closely with
partners in the co-design and co-implementation of research endeavors. The goal of this position is to facilitate
dialogue and conduct high quality research in collaboration with a diversity of
actors including internal and external stakeholders.
The
position offers exciting mid-career opportunities in a dynamic and highly
visible international work environment. It will report to the leader of CIP’s
Social and Nutritional Sciences Division. The position will be based in one of
CIP’s main offices as will be agreed with the selected candidate.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
● Co-design and co-implement high-quality and relevant social science research on major development challenges within the framework of evolving CIP and CGIAR Science and Innovation Strategies and research projects and programs, emphasizing impacts on gender equity and social inclusion.
● Publish results from this research in high-impact peer reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
● Contribute to the design and implementation of CIP’s global research portfolio to foster gender equality and social inclusion.
● Work collaboratively with the team of social and biophysical scientists at CIP to Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support new social science and integrated research at CIP.
Requirements
What
are we looking for?
● A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in an international context with a growing academic publications record.
● Knowledge and competencies of latest qualitative and mixed-methods methodologies and approaches in social sciences and their application to research on global challenges of gender equity, social inclusion, and poverty reduction in the agricultural sector.
● Competency in inter-disciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, in particular working with research teams in biotechnology, biological, agricultural, food or environmental sciences.
● Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork with scientists and partners from diverse international and professional backgrounds.
● Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills. Verbal communication skills in other languages are an asset.
Benefits
Why should you consider this opportunity?
● CIP has new leadership keen on connecting social and biophysical sciences to address major agricultural and food system challenges facing the world today.
● CGIAR, a network of 15 global research centers, has embarked on a new and ambitious Science and Innovation Strategy supported by more than 50 funding agencies.
● Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
● Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
● Attractive retirement plan.
● Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
● Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Visit
the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your
cover letter and a full C.V. with your references contact information.
Screening of applications will begin on September 9st, 2024 and
will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged;
however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position
will be working or have contact with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from
developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.