Job code: APP011112a
Location: Solomon
Islands
Opening date: 25 Oct 2012
Closing date: 11
Jan 2013
Type: National
Worldfish is currently leading the
implementation of CGIAR Research Program Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS)
which aims to improve the livelihoods of those left behind by the Green
Revolution. Through an innovative, community centered, participatory action
research approach AAS aspires to think differently about how agricultural
research is undertaken and to be open about sharing the knowledge and learnings
it gains to the community.
AAS is building its community based
research capacity and is looking for a dynamic, energetic team player for this
role.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate and contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of pro-poor, gender transformative approaches to agriculture and rural development
- Coordinate the implementation of the gender transformative approaches, working closely with AAS team members to deliver high quality outputs in a timely way
- Assist in gender analysis of program data and writing reports to document learning emerging from the program and support the communication from a gender perspective
- Contribute to gender capacity development among WorldFish staff and AAS partner organizations
- Facilitate a learning network and organize workshops to exchange knowledge that can support learning from and adaptation of gender transformative approaches to agricultural and rural development
- Participate in designing and conducting social, economic, nutritional and gender related studies with the project team as required
Skill Requirements
- Demonstrated interest and capacity to integrate gender in agriculture and community development
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data collection, analytical and problem solving skills
- English language proficiency and excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Qualifications and Experience
- If this position interests you but you don’t have all the necessary experience; please apply so that we can assess your CV. If necessary training will be given to a person with the right aptitude
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Agriculture, Environment or Aquaculture/Fisheries, with a significant focus on gender
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing innovative programs supporting gender integration in rural development, agriculture development, participatory learning and planning processes and group/community management, including efforts to transform gender norms and roles
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