CIFOR Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIFOR Kenya looking for “Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 05 November 2022.
CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.
CIFOR Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems Jobs 2022
The CIFOR has published a job vacancy announcement on 29 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) |
| Position | Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least three years |
| Application Deadline | 05 November 2022 |
CIFOR Job Vacancy 2022
Overview: The Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems will work with the Seed Systems research team at CIMMYT based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position will support research-for-development (R4D) that addresses persistent challenges for faster varietal turnover and equitable uptake of innovative practices/technologies in Eastern Africa. Research will focus on identifying challenges and testing solutions that contribute to equitable gender relations and social inclusion, informed decision making, and improved access to seed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect primary data from a mix of seed systems actors, to include farming households, seed producers, retailers, NGOs, and government agencies.
- Support data entry, cleaning, analysis, management, and archiving.
- Conduct literature reviews from local and international sources, including peer-reviewed literature.
- Provide input to the design of effective research tools for studies related to, e.g., behavior change among farmers and other stakeholders, gender dynamics and social norms, and seed sector and value chain analysis.
- Provide inputs as requested for publication of research findings in international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to dissemination of results to stakeholders via workshops and webinars.
- Support proposal writing to expand CIMMYT work in Eastern Africa on gender and social inclusion in seed systems development, breeding, and related areas.
- Engage with CIMMYT staff, seed company representatives, and other partners in the region to build capacity and strengthen gender and social inclusion efforts.
- Ensure research results and communication materials on gender and social inclusion in R4D are available online and disseminated to a key audience.
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in a relevant social science field (e.g., development studies, gender studies, rural sociology, applied economics) from a reputable university
- At least three years of experience planning, conducting, and reporting on research relevant to the position (agriculture, seed systems, rural development, gender, social inclusion, etc.). Demonstrated experience designing and leading gender and social inclusion projects is an advantage.
- Experience and comfort using mixed methods in data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
- Experience with data analysis, preferably using both quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, NVIVO, Dedoose).
- Good partnership-building skills, including experience engaging with local partners.
- A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines as a member of a diverse work team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Accountable, reliable, and able to work independently, with good time management skills and capacity to produce outputs or fulfill requests in a timely manner.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIFOR Research Associate – Cereal Seed Systems Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 05 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cifor.org |
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