Reports to: Director of the Social, Economics and
Policy Research Program
Location: Amman, Jordan. Closing date: 10
November 2013
Main purpose of the position
ICARDA is recruiting a Social Scientist for immediate
availability. This position will lead research on the social aspects of
agricultural research for development including gender aspects. The social
scientist will support and work across ICARDA research programs and particularly
within the Dryland Systems CGIAR Research Program (CRP). The Dryland Systems
CRP aims to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in dry lands through
reducing vulnerability of the most marginal agricultural production systems to
climatic and market variations, and through sustainable intensification of
agro-ecosystems with higher production potential, using an integrated
agro-ecosystems approach. The social scientist will lead, facilitate and
support capacity building in social science research including mainstreaming
gender in all program activities.
About ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the
Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research
organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative
Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to
the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing
food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable
use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org
Main responsibilities
• Provide leadership to the design and implementation of
ICARDA social science research including the gender strategy and particularly
lead and coordinate ICARDA’s gender component, especially as it contributes to
the Dryland Systems CGIAR research program.
• Participate in designing, implementing, monitoring and
evaluating research activities that include and promote social inclusion as
well as gender equality and local community empowerment.
• Provide leadership and facilitate effective capacity
building in social science research, consideration of gender equity and social
inclusion in the activities of ICARDA, particularly those contributing to the
Dryland Systems CGIAR research program.
• Build effective collaboration with partners in order to
maximize potential synergies, internalize effectively lessons learnt from past
programs/experiences, and disseminate evidence for influencing policy and
practice.
• Facilitate cross-regional exchange of knowledge and
documentation of tested and new approaches with potential for up-scaling in the
area of social science research and gender integration in agricultural
research.
• Publish research outputs in ISI peer-reviewed journals and
other forms of publications.
• Lead and participate in fund-raising activities to support
social science research and strengthen the Center’s contribution to the CGIAR
research programs.
Education, qualifications and experience
• PhD in Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Social
Anthropology, Gender in Development, Rural Development Studies, Education,
Economics, Human Geography, or related fields).
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in gender in rural
development in developing countries.
• A proven research record on gender research in agriculture
with quantitative and qualitative analytical methods, and a track record in
mainstreaming and integrating gender in agriculture research.
• An established international publication record related to
the position, including in ISI peer-reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of current issues regarding gender in
agricultural and rural development.
• Demonstrated experience in successful fund raising.
• Familiarity with different stages of the project/program
cycle (design, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation,
reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple
partnerships.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
(proficiency in Arabic and/or French is an advantage).
• Willingness to travel frequently, often to rural areas in
developing countries.
Terms of appointment, salary and benefits
The initial contract will be for 3 years, of which the first
year will be probationary period. Subsequent employment is decided based on the
merit and productivity of the staff member, and continued need for the
position. For more details on benefits: Terms of Appointment IRS Level
How to apply
Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/ by 10
November 2013
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage
applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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