CIMMYT is looking for an innovative, highly self-motivated, and results-oriented Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist to work on and implement a research portfolio in the Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) program focusing on the role of institutional frameworks, knowledge systems, social dynamics, economic policies and other system-level factors as critical preconditions for technology adoption, scaling and impacts along the five CGIAR impact areas.
The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of current global development issues and related food systems challenges. Familiarity with, and ability to apply gender analysis toolkits or analytical frameworks will be an added advantage.
Reporting to the research group leader, Science for Scaling and Impact Pathways, the position will be based in CIMMYT’s Nairobi Office with responsibilities across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (and beyond) depending on program and Center needs.
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Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
CIMMYT is looking for an innovative, self-motivated, and results-oriented Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist to work on; and implement a research portfolio within the Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) Program focusing on identifying the most effective and impactful scaling pathways for key CIMMYT and CGIAR portfolio of genetic, agronomic, policy and mechanical innovations. Candidates with strong quantitative skills and a good understanding of current issues on global development and food systems transformation are especially encouraged to apply. Familiarity with, and ability to apply gender analysis toolkits or analytical frameworks will be an added advantage.
As part of CIMMYT’s SAS Program and reporting to the research group lead on Science for Scaling and Impact Pathways, the position will be based in CIMMYT’s Nairobi Office with responsibilities across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (and beyond) depending on the program and Center needs.
Specific duties:
Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
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