CIFOR – ICRAF hosted by The International
Potato Center (CIP) is seeking for one (1) dedicated and motivated Senior
Research Associate, , Rights and Environmental Justice to be part of the Governance, Equity and Well-being team.
About the role: The
selected candidate for this position will be the postholder to assist on
activities in projects that will include work in Africa, Asia and Latin
America. This position will provide research, engagement, and capacity
development expertise to two projects - How are we doing? An adaptive learning
tool for gender-responsive initiatives (funded by USAID) and Capacity
development for equitable jurisdictional REDD+ (funded by CLUA) in
collaboration with those projects’ key partners. The postholder will be based
in Peru or have the right to work in Peru. The role will include travel within
Peru and internationally.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of field
and desk research, engagement and co-creation activities, as well as the rights
and social justice components across CIFOR-ICRAF’s projects.
- Collaborate in the production of key project
outputs, including coordination with CIFOR-ICRAF's partners and Communications
team.Design and deliver participatory research,
participatory monitoring, and capacity-strengthening workshops relevant to the
project goals.
- Design and facilitate engagement activities
(ranging from co-creation methods to presentations at meetings and workshops)
aligned with the project goals.
- Lead, co-design, and participate in research
and engagement activities to achieve key outputs under an adaptive learning
tool for gender-responsive initiatives.
- Lead, co-design, and participate in research
and engagement activities to achieve key outputs under capacity development for
equitable jurisdictional REDD+.
- Translate and edit texts as required to meet
the projects' objectives.
- Participate in administrative tasks,
including reporting for both projects and grant writing to support the
expansion of relevant work.
- Participate in team meetings and represent
both research teams in relevant meetings/workshops as required by the projects'
objectives.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Master’s degree in
Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography, Law, Sociology or related Social
Sciences.
- Minimum of 8 years of
experience applying rights and environmental justice approaches to research as
well as engagement on climate change, development and/or conservation fields in
the Peruvian Amazon.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and
written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Practical experience
elaborating qualitative and quantitative research methods, diagnostics,
evaluations, and trainings.
- Demonstrated experience
conducting research in the Peruvian Amazon.
- Demonstrated experience
conducting research, capacity development, and engagement with Indigenous
Peoples and local communities; experience working with rural women is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience
publishing academic articles and/or research for impact dealing with rights and
environmental justice themes/issues.
- Demonstrated experience
organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops.
- Demonstrated experience
engaging with government and civil society actors to disseminate research in
Peru at national and subnational levels.
Demonstrated awareness of Peru’s climate change and forest governance and policy context/priorities; awareness of REDD+ processes outside Peru are a plus.
Benefits
What are we offering?
- Great career opportunity in an
international organization.
- Generous
compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Fixed-term
employee contract for one year with possibility of renewal.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Please visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to
submit your cover letter and a full C.V. along with your references (preferable
recent supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply
for this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested
candidates to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The
deadline for the receipt of applications is November 20, 2024.
This
position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
We
look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who
are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require
specific accommodations for the selection process due to a disability, please
do not hesitate to inform us.
Learn
more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from
developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.