Associate Scientist Gender Research
1 month ago
Job Description
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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
IRRI is leading the Module on 'Evidence' in the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform. 'Evidence' will be at the heart of the GENDER Impact Platform activities contributing to achieving the reinforcing visions of the Platform as well as the One CGIAR. We are aiming for a world where Gender Equality (GE) drives food systems transformation and vice-versa. We desire food systems that are sustainable, equitable, climate resilient, nutritious and productive. Catalyzing these transformations needs evidence-based research, development and policy options. Gender gaps and inequalities continue to persist as investment decisions, programs and policies are often not grounded in a strong evidence base. The Evidence module aims to identify and fill the evidence gaps, in collaboration with partners within and beyond CGIAR (research, academia, public and private sectors, practitioners). It aims to position GENDER as the go-to-place for high quality evidence and knowledge on equitable and sustainable food systems. It aims to communicate the evidence it collates/generates to influence agriculture and natural resource management R4D policy and practice to facilitate design of pathways for equitable food systems transformations.
This position is based at Bhubhneswar, Odisha and open only for the permanent residents of India
Job Purpose
This position will support the Evidence Module leader, Module and Platform teams in supporting implementation of module activities and managing associated partnerships.
Qualifications:
M.Sc./Master's degree in Rural Sociology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Geography or related field with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Gender R4D in agriculture or food systemsPhD in Rural Sociology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Geography or related field with minimum with 1 year of relevant experience in gender R4D in agriculture or food systemsSkills Required:
Mandatory:
Preferred:
Understanding of and experience with developing, implementing and reporting and Knowledge Management strategies and plansExperience with gender integration in R4D projectsExperience with design of projects and programsExperience with budgeting and financial management and monitoring of projectsIn addition to the base salary mentioned above, IRRI also offers the following allowances:
House-Rent Allowance: IRRI provides a house rent allowance of 40% of base pay per month.Transport Allowance: A monthly transport allowance of INR 5,000Dearness Allowance: One Hundred and Thirteen percent (113%) of employee's base pay.Leave Travel Allowance (LTA): One-month base pay per annum, on availing minimum 2 days of vacation leaveEducation Allowance: INR 1000/- per child per month (limited 2 children) IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our storySource:
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