We are seeking for a dynamic, and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and people skills for the position of Assistant Research Associate – Gender and Social Inclusion.
The position will be based in Delhi, India.
Specific duties:
Support CIMMYTs Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of field research on gender dynamics in the digital services and ecosystem in food, land, and water systems in India.
By coordinating field activities, data collection, establish partnerships with farmers, private sector, and NARS agencies.
Carry out high level analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate computer software.
Undertake literature searches and reviews related to gender and social equity in digital agriculture, climate information, and land/water uses, in general.
Gather and manage information and prepare background briefs and communication products.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Reading about the project, attend meetings, literature review.
Support framing research, more literature, attend meetings.
Help design instruments, field trips, interviewing farmers.
Data collection, interviewing, focus groups, data cleaning.
Report/draft manuscript.
Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
Master’s degree or PhD in social sciences, preferably with a focus on gender studies, agrarian change, food security, and social inclusion in the Global South.
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience working on gender/social inclusion issues, preferably in relation to agriculture or rural development.
Understanding of digital ecosystem in the areas of agriculture, land and water system is an asset.
The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Critical Thinking, Client Orientation and Teamwork.
