(N-25-21) Senior Research Associate in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international organization is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion to provide research and capacity development expertise. The role involves collaborating on GESI initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to projects that address climate change and social equality. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and significant experience in relevant social sciences, particularly in rural Latin America.

Prestations

Great career opportunity in an international organization

Generous compensation package commensurate with experience

Fixed-term employee contract with possibility of renewal

Work in an equal and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in GESI and rights/environmental justice approaches.
• Practical experience elaborating GESI research methods and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated experience publishing academic articles and reports.

Responsabilités

• Participate in the development of research and engagement activities.
• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies and civil society organizations.
• Present at national/regional fora and use media for effective communication.

Connaissances

Leadership and advocacy skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Research and engagement methodologies

Formation

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography, Sociology or other related Social Sciences

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

(N-25-21) Senior Research Associate in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Research Associate in Gender Equityand Social Inclusion (GESI) for our hosted organization, CIFOR-ICRAF in the region.

About CIFOR-ICRAF: More than a research institute—it is a hub of the brightest minds working together to developnature-based solutions for forested and tree-based landscapes. We collaborate with governments, academia, civilsociety, and the private sector to address five major global challenges: deforestation and biodiversity loss, the climatecrisis, the transformation of unsustainable food systems, unsustainable value and supply chains, and extremeinequality.

About the role: The selected candidate for this position will provide research, engagement, and capacity developmentexpertise on GESI at CIFOR-ICRAF’s Peru office, providing input and support across a portfolio of projects. Theresponsibilities will include research, capacity development, and engagement activities at different levels and acrossregions. This Senior Research Associate will work under the Governance, Equity and Wellbeing team, directlysupervised by the Scientist, Governance, Equity and Wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of research and engagement activities in the arena of forests, rights,environmental justice, and GESI.

• Be impactful in relevant engagement and research areas, including at least three co-authored briefs/articlesannually.

• Participate in the development of research proposals that will span different regions and provide innovativesolutions to complex issues.

• Present in national/regional fora and use appropriate media to ensure effective communication in supportof accelerated research impact.• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, donors, civil society organizations and research thinktanks at the national/regional level.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography, Sociology or other related Social Sciences.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying GESI and rights/environmental justice approaches toresearch/engagement on climate change, development and/or conservation fields in the Peruvian Amazon.

• Practical experience elaborating GESI research methods, diagnostics, evaluations, and trainings.

• Demonstrated experience designing methodologies and carrying out research in rural Latin America.

• Demonstrated experience with research, capacity development, and engagement methodologies and toolsrelevant to rural Indigenous Peoples and local communities and/or women.

• Demonstrated experience publishing academic articles and/or reports for research for impact dealing withGESI themes/issues.

• Demonstrated experience organizing and facilitating workshops.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with government and civil society actors to disseminate research in LatinAmerica.

• Demonstrated awareness of global climate change and forest governance and policy context/priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

• Leadership and advocacy skills, good communication and synthesis skills on technical-scientific andfacilitation issues.

• Demonstrated experience authoring articles and/or reports and policy briefs in English and/or Spanish.

• Willingness to travel as per the project’s needs.

• Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Office)

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Fixed-term employee contract for 1 year, with possibility of renewal.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.