Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
• Represent IRRI in WP1 in the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence
• Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of market intelligence data and information from a broad range of sources (WP1) to ensure effective integration of market intelligence across five Impact Areas in target product profile design (WP2) in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Lead the development (WP2) and scaling (WP5) of institutional standards in gender-intentional product profiling across CGIAR and partners in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Liaise with other CGIAR Initiatives and projects such as HER+, Accelerated Breeding, Seed Equal, GREAT, etc.
• Conduct high quality research using mixed methods research on market intelligence and product profiling
• Ensure delivery of outcomes aligned with the IRRI’s vision, mission, values, target goals, policies and procedures
• Manage performance and mentor scientists and staff
• Enhance the capacity of CGIAR and national partners in market intelligence and product profiling
• Collaborate with government, donors, R&D partners, private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations
• Align with Platform and Cluster Leaders and Research Support to assure cross Cluster synergy within IRRI’s Research group
• Organize regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss, streamline and implement activities
• Develop and communicate guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of research activities
• Lead and contribute to publishing of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Lead development of new project proposals and mobilize funding
• Monitor the progress of the research projects, including the review of draft operational reports and research performed ensuring quality of outputs at all times
• Support project team in the dissemination of research results through appropriate communication channels
• Represent IRRI in various forums such as international conferences and meetings
• Maintain and proactively develop network and partnerships with potential donors

Qualifications
• PhD in Social Sciences, preferred disciplines include agricultural economics, behavioral science, sociology, development studies, or any other discipline that provides suitable advanced knowledge

Skills Required
Mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a transdisciplinary and multicultural environment and team
• Experience in agri-food systems research using mixed methods
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills

Preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in developing countries in Africa and Asia


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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