Vacancy:
Post Doctoral
Fellow – Gender
About our organization
As
part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and
environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with
partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations
for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The
Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted
in 28 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We
are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
(CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To
learn more about our organization, please visit our website:
www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
The
Gender Post-Doctoral Fellow will be responsible for the integration of gender
into ICRAF’s research management cycle.
Under
the supervision of the Centre Gender Focal Point, and in collaboration with
Science Domains leaders, Consortium Research Programme (CRP) focal points and
Regional Coordinators, the fellow will be responsible for ensuring that gender
is adequately integrated into research, and that, capacity, mechanisms and
structures needed to improve the quality and volume of gender-responsive research
in the Centre are developed and implemented.
The
fellow is also expected to collaborate with gender researchers and fellows from
various CRPs where ICRAF is actively involved.
The
position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam, but may involve travel to locations
where ICRAF and partners conduct research.
Specific
Responsibilities
Assist
with scientific and methodological coordination of gender-responsive research
across CRPs and regions where ICRAF conducts research.
Assist
or co-lead the implementation of strategic gender research at regional,
cross-regional or global levels.
Assist
in developing a mechanism to monitor progress towards achieving the
intermediate development outcomes (IDO) of CRPs, and the gender indicators at
project and Consortium level.
Develop
and maintain a network of strategic research and policy partners to address the
problem of gender equity in agroforestry.
Develop
and organize training on gender analysis for scientists and key partners.
Co-lead
the development of gender-responsive research proposals and fundraising.
Requirements
PhD
in a field related to the subject area such as women/gender studies,
development studies, sociology, anthropology and other relevant disciplines.
Solid
background in agroforestry, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management,
environmental management or related subject.
Sound
command of methods for gender analysis.
Experience
in developing, delivering and reporting training and review workshops.
Experience
in proposal development and fundraising is desirable.
Field
experience in developing countries.
Well
organized; and able to meet deadlines.
Excellent
written and spoken English communication skills; demonstrate excellence in
written and oral presentations.
Knowledge
of additional second language is desirable.
Excellent
skills in synthesis and review.
Demonstrable
ability to take initiative and complete tasks with attention to detail.
Competency
in personal organization, priority setting, and managing multiple tasks.
Excellent
interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively
in cross-cultural contexts with other researchers and with policymakers,
donors, and civil society, facilitating impact of research and capacity
strengthening.
Values
the sharing of information in a collaborative atmosphere of constructive
evaluation and learning.
Willing
to travel as required.
Terms of offer
We
offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we
strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This
position is remunerated on international terms.
The
appointment will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a nine
(9) month probation period.
How to apply
Go
to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications
will be considered until 15 August 2013 or until a suitable candidate is
identified and selected.
Please
note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.
