CIMMYT Post-Doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Kenya looking for “Post-Doctoral Fellow”. Applicants with a Ph.D. in social sciences may apply on or before 03 January 2023.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Post-Doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 13 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Post-Doctoral Fellow to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Post-Doctoral Fellow, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in social sciences |
| Experience Required | Experience with mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) |
| Application Deadline | 03 January 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2022
Specific duties:
- Design and conduct research to identify and understand barriers to access to and adoption of improved maize varieties in eastern and southern Africa, especially by women farmers and marginalized communities.
- Based on research findings, develop and test innovative strategies and modalities for improving access to and use of stress-tolerant maize varieties via formal seed systems by women farmers and marginalized communities.
- Work with maize breeders and other colleagues to integrate a gender perspective into product profiles and regional on-farm trials, including collection and analysis of gender-disaggregated data on farmers’ varietal and trait preferences.
- Contribute to the research and promotion of avenues for integrating gender-intentional and gender-transformative approaches in R4D, including institutional learning and change through networking and capacity strengthening.
- Contribute to resource mobilization to strengthen gender and social inclusion in maize R4D.
- Publish research findings in international peer-reviewed journals.
Qualification & Experience:
- Ph.D. in social sciences, e.g., economics, sociology, anthropology, feminist economics, or related fields from a recognized university, with a strong focus on gender and social inclusion.
- Basic theoretical and methodological background in the design of research related to gender and social inclusion, with a track record of publishing insightful research in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Knowledge or interest in crop breeding; experience in sub-Saharan Africa would be an advantage
- Strong quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills, with a keen interest in and experience with mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative).
- Proven interpersonal-, and cross-cultural skills, including the ability to work with and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and to develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues and partners, including those from the private sector.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strategic thinking and the ability to present coherent and convincing analyses to different audiences.
- A high degree of personal organization, the ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Post-Doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 03 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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