Doctoral Fellow (Gender Specialist) WorldFish Center
The WorldFish Center, a CGIAR Consortium Research Center, is an international, nonprofit research organization. CGIAR is a global research partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for sustainable development. CGIAR research is dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources. It is carried out by the 15 centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in close collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector.
The WorldFish Center is committed to meeting two key development challenges: 1) improving the livelihoods of those who are especially poor and vulnerable in places where fisheries and aquaculture can make a difference and 2) achieving large scale, environmentally sustainable, increases in supply and access to fish at affordable prices for poor consumers in developing countries.
A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
Post Doctoral Fellow
(Gender Specialist)
This is a research position in which the results of your work have the opportunity for rapid impact in guiding the establishment and implementation of “Harnessing the development potential of Aquatic Agricultural Systems”, a major new research for development program of the CGIAR.
The Research Program
The Consortium of CGIAR Centers is launching its new portfolio of research programs. WorldFish is the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Aquatic Agricultural Systems. The central hypothesis driving the approach of the CRP is that the CGIAR can have greater impact on AAS by moving beyond the linear production model that has dominated much agricultural research and embracing a more integrated, innovative view of how to achieve development in agricultural systems.
We will do this through an action research and partnership-driven approach to development that moves far beyond the view of development as a purely technical process, as well as the persistent views of development as charity. In its first five year phase, the program is targeted to specific aquatic agriculture systems in Bangladesh, Cambodia, The Philippines, The Solomon Islands and Zambia.
Key Responsibilities
· Carrying out research to identify, understand and foster the mechanisms by which gender transformational research in AAS can be effective;
· Assisting the design, implementation and reporting of the Center’s investment in gender, including issues related to gender equality, empowerment, targeting, and social inclusion;
· Strengthening the capacity of WorldFish and its partners to mainstream gender in our work;
· Facilitating exchange of knowledge on, and out scaling of, best practice approaches in the areas of gender equality, empowerment and social inclusion, and pro-poor targeting;
· Together with the gender specialist, use excellent qualitative or quantitative analysis skills to monitor and analyze the gender mainstreaming processes during program launch and implementation; and
· Publish the results of your research.
Candidates are sought with
· A completed PhD university degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender in Development, Rural Development Studies, Economics, Human Geography, or related fields; optimally with several years of relevant experience in rural development in developing countries;
· Familiarity with different stages of the project/program cycle (design, implementation, supervisions, monitoring and evaluation);
· Ability to travel extensively;
· Strong capabilities in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis;
· Strong academic publications record;
· Demonstrated quality of judgment and the ability to think strategically, assessing and responding to new challenges in rural development;
· Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and work in teams as well as develop a close and effective working relationship with partners;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the ability to present coherent and convincing strategic analysis; and
· Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages and electronic communication.
Preferred Qualifications and Experiences
· Work experience in Asia;
· Previous experience carrying out research on gender and development;
· Experience in guiding surveys to collect and analyze primary data; and
· Ability to raise funds for research.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit i) a letter of application indicating how they meet the key selection criteria (note if the application does not address the key selection criteria it may not be considered), ii) a comprehensive curriculum vitae and iii) names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the Post Doctoral Fellow (Gender Specialist)”and indicate in your application the source of this advertisement (where you saw the job announcement) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at
worldfish-hr@cgiar.org.
Initial screening of applications will begin on 16 April 2012 and position will remain open until filled.
The position will be initially for two years and renewal would be subjected to continued project funding and individual performance.
The successful applicant is expected to take up the position from June 2012. This is a global position based at the WorldFish Center headquarters in Penang, Malaysia.
National applicants are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
The WorldFish Center is committed to meeting two key development challenges: 1) improving the livelihoods of those who are especially poor and vulnerable in places where fisheries and aquaculture can make a difference and 2) achieving large scale, environmentally sustainable, increases in supply and access to fish at affordable prices for poor consumers in developing countries.
A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.
Post Doctoral Fellow
(Gender Specialist)
This is a research position in which the results of your work have the opportunity for rapid impact in guiding the establishment and implementation of “Harnessing the development potential of Aquatic Agricultural Systems”, a major new research for development program of the CGIAR.
The Research Program
The Consortium of CGIAR Centers is launching its new portfolio of research programs. WorldFish is the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Aquatic Agricultural Systems. The central hypothesis driving the approach of the CRP is that the CGIAR can have greater impact on AAS by moving beyond the linear production model that has dominated much agricultural research and embracing a more integrated, innovative view of how to achieve development in agricultural systems.
We will do this through an action research and partnership-driven approach to development that moves far beyond the view of development as a purely technical process, as well as the persistent views of development as charity. In its first five year phase, the program is targeted to specific aquatic agriculture systems in Bangladesh, Cambodia, The Philippines, The Solomon Islands and Zambia.
Key Responsibilities
· Carrying out research to identify, understand and foster the mechanisms by which gender transformational research in AAS can be effective;
· Assisting the design, implementation and reporting of the Center’s investment in gender, including issues related to gender equality, empowerment, targeting, and social inclusion;
· Strengthening the capacity of WorldFish and its partners to mainstream gender in our work;
· Facilitating exchange of knowledge on, and out scaling of, best practice approaches in the areas of gender equality, empowerment and social inclusion, and pro-poor targeting;
· Together with the gender specialist, use excellent qualitative or quantitative analysis skills to monitor and analyze the gender mainstreaming processes during program launch and implementation; and
· Publish the results of your research.
Candidates are sought with
· A completed PhD university degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender in Development, Rural Development Studies, Economics, Human Geography, or related fields; optimally with several years of relevant experience in rural development in developing countries;
· Familiarity with different stages of the project/program cycle (design, implementation, supervisions, monitoring and evaluation);
· Ability to travel extensively;
· Strong capabilities in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis;
· Strong academic publications record;
· Demonstrated quality of judgment and the ability to think strategically, assessing and responding to new challenges in rural development;
· Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and work in teams as well as develop a close and effective working relationship with partners;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the ability to present coherent and convincing strategic analysis; and
· Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages and electronic communication.
Preferred Qualifications and Experiences
· Work experience in Asia;
· Previous experience carrying out research on gender and development;
· Experience in guiding surveys to collect and analyze primary data; and
· Ability to raise funds for research.
The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit i) a letter of application indicating how they meet the key selection criteria (note if the application does not address the key selection criteria it may not be considered), ii) a comprehensive curriculum vitae and iii) names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
You are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “Application for the Post Doctoral Fellow (Gender Specialist)”and indicate in your application the source of this advertisement (where you saw the job announcement) to the Human Resources Strategy and Services Unit at
worldfish-hr@cgiar.org.
Initial screening of applications will begin on 16 April 2012 and position will remain open until filled.
The position will be initially for two years and renewal would be subjected to continued project funding and individual performance.
The successful applicant is expected to take up the position from June 2012. This is a global position based at the WorldFish Center headquarters in Penang, Malaysia.
National applicants are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
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