CIMMYT Senior Scientist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Zambia looking for “Senior Scientist“. Applicants with a degree in PhD Degree may apply on or before 3rd March 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 Senior Scientist Jobs 2023
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 14th Feb 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Scientist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Senior Scientist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | PhD Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 3rd March 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023
Specific Duties:
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the assigned project/s in line with CIMMYT’s project management standards and processes, including compliance with the project terms and conditions of contracts and internal administrative rules.
- As a member of interdisciplinary research teams and using rigorous approaches, conduct applied and empirical research to:
- Understand and identify promising approaches for ensuring that different development project interventions (a) equitably benefit women and men; (b) foster the involvement of youth; and (c) improve the well-being of marginalized social groups (e.g., ethnic and racial minorities, indigenous communities, people living with disabilities, etc.).
- Identify effective and feasible approaches for promoting equity and social inclusion in scaling up the dissemination and adoption of improved maize (e.g., drought tolerant and nutritious maize) and legume varieties.
- Gain novel insights on the less understood micro, intrahousehold, and behavioral undercurrents in agricultural technology adoption decisions.
- Working with various stakeholders (e.g., farmer organizations and agricultural extension systems), translate into operational activities the generated scientific insights on how gender and other social identities shape people’s participation in and benefit from agricultural development.
- Enable CIMMYT to generate and utilize science-based knowledge of how gender and other social identities shape people’s participation in and benefit from agricultural development in Africa.
- Plan, design, and manage gender-responsive primary data collection through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, farm household and market surveys, and other innovative data collection tools.
- Compile national and subnational statistics and review the existing literature, including peer-reviewed publications, unpublished reports, and government policy documents to support a GESI agenda in research and project implementation.
- Contribute to the writing of project reports and publications, including scientific articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and other outputs, to reach a range of audiences.
Position in Organization:
- Senior Scientist, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion
- Location: Lusaka, Zambia
- Deadline: 3rd March 2023
Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in development studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, political science, women’s studies, agricultural economics, and other relevant disciplines with a strong GESI focus.
- At least 10 years of postdoctoral research experience in a developing country context.
- Work experience in Africa or the global south with specific experience in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, or northern Africa (e.g., Sudan) will be an added advantage.
How to Apply CIMMYT Senior Scientist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.cimmyt.org/careers/jobs/senior-scientist-gender-equity-and-social-inclusion/
The Closing Date: 3rd March 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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