Jobs in Philippines

WorldFish is an exciting, dynamic research institute focused on reducing poverty and increasing food and nutrition security through fisheries and aquaculture. Our global team of 353 scientists and staff in 8 countries across Asia, Africa and the Pacific are proud of our achievements in reaching the many millions of people whose lives and livelihoods depend on fish.

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 dynamic, energetic team players for the following role:

GENDER RESEARCH ANALYST
(1 position in each of the following location)
Mongu – Zambia, Khulna – Bangladesh and Cebu – Philippines

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

Essential Qualifications and Experience
? 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

The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit the following latest by 24 November 2012:
i) a letter of application including a 300 word (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
ii) a current curriculum vitae
iii) names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

For those applicants who wish to apply via email, you are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “APP181012b: Gender Research Analyst/", to the People and Organization Development Unit directly at worldfish-hr@cgiar.org and specify where you saw the job announcement.

This is a national position based at the WorldFish Center office in the locations listed above. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

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