WLE is seeking an outstanding social scientist, with very strong development impact credentials, in the field of gender, youth and inclusion to take this work stream forwards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the enthusiasm and inspiration to make WLE the place to go for evidence, insights and knowledge on gender, youth and inclusion in relation to the sustainable intensification of agriculture.
The overall purpose of the Gender, Youth and Inclusion (GYI) Coordinator position is to deliver a step change in the understanding of how to address gender, youth and inclusion as a key element of sustainable food and agriculture systems, and to secure transfer of this evidence to uptake partners for implementation. The position will coordinate production and promotion of high-quality and innovative research and evidence on gender, youth and inclusion across the WLE portfolio. This will involve driving a fundamental gender, youth and inclusion approach at depth, across our work, i.e. during design of research and evidence activities, implementation, communication and knowledge brokering to uptake partners. The GYI Coordinator will also be involved in identifying new lines of enquiry and initiating innovative research for development on strategic new fields for WLE. All this work will take place with a strong focus on changing policy and practice.
The person will work closely with the Program Director - WLE and the WLE Flagship Research Leaders and/or their designates, and will report to the Program Director - WLE. The incumbent will be based at IWMI’s headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but there is a possibility to look into other IWMI regional office locations for the position. We are particularly seeking to encourage candidates from the South.
Candidates with a PhD in a social science field (geography, anthropology, sociology, development studies, economics, etc.) or equivalent, and about 10 years’ experience managing applied research or research-for-development projects to support the integration of gender-sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor objectives in developing countries, are invited to apply for the position. Candidates having a proven ability to apply concepts of gender, youth, poverty or institutional analysis to change processes with development and other uptake partners such as the private sector, and strong networks in research (including at the grassroots level in Africa and/or Asia), policy engagement and development are encouraged to apply.
This is an internationally recruited position at Senior Researcher level (http://www.iwmi.org/irsbss2015) with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement and health insurance package. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possible extension.
For a detailed job description and to apply for the position, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs. Your application must include a copy of your curriculum vitae, cover letter which addresses IWMI’s requirements stated above, and contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position. Applications must be submitted by 24:00 (Colombo time) on May 31, 2017 (Wednesday).
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