ILRI Research Officer – Gender and Climate Adaptation – Jobs in Nairobi
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer I – Gender and climate adaptation, who will be supported and hosted in the Sustainable Livestock Systems Program (SLS). The person will support the design, implementation, analyses, and documentation of research related to climate adaptation and social dynamics in households and communities.
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Responsibilities
Support the design and implementation of research related to climate adaptation and social dynamics in households and communities
Assist in the development of research instruments
Coordinate and implement fieldwork activities
Manage and support analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data
Contribute to writing of scientific publications and outputs such as policy briefs, working papers and blogs
Requirements
MSc in social science (geography, anthropology, sociology, or other related field) with an emphasis on gender and/or youth
2-3 years’ experience in gender research
Prior experience conducting fieldwork, collecting and analysing gender data
Willingness to travel to rural areas to supervise and manage fieldwork
Capacity to work independently
Very good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in collaboration with teams and partners from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and scientific disciplines
Excellent written and spoken English ability
Aspiration to learn new skills
Experience in the following areas is preferred and should be highlighted in the cover letter:
Familiarity with gender and livestock systems in East Africa
Experience using mixed methods approaches
Familiarity with social differentiation and intersectionality
Working in drylands and pastoral contexts
Experience with climate information services (CIS) and climate smart agriculture (CSA)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Officer – Gender and Climate Adaptation – Jobs in Nairobi
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