Research Associate – gender transformative approach in a living lab

•  Nandi
•  Sustainable Livestock Systems Program (SLS)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate to support the team in implementing a gender transformative living lab approach of the Mitigate+ initiative (https://www.cgiar.org/initiative/low-emission-food-systems) in Kenya.

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and collate data and information to Support the development of a gender transformative conceptual framework for the living lab for food system transformation research.
• Prepare relevant project reports and data sets  to facilitate process of structural development of the living lab, focusing on power imbalances, gender transformation and inclusiveness. 
• Develop and managestakeholder profiles in terms of power and inclusion together with WP colleagues and living lab partners. 
• Identify and adopt innovative tools for capacity building and leadership on gender, youth and social inclusion, such as mentoring and coaching and people2people training, training on inclusive facilitation and GTA. 
•  In consultation with Mitigate+ gender experts, review inputs to ensure the inclusion and mainstreaming of  gender transformative agenda in the living lab approach
• Coordinate and organize research activities, workshops, and conferences to facilitate organizational development, stakeholder integration and development of research agendas with PAR approaches.

• Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in social sciences, development studies, gender studies, extension with a minimum of five years relevant experience
  • Background in promoting gender equality, gender transformative approaches, gender-responsive research and social inclusion
  • Experience in social research, participation, gender, qualitative research methods,
  • Facilitation and / or adult teaching skills
  • Experience with conducting participatory research, stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagement in Kenyan context.
  • Experience in data analysis and interpretation for both basic quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Experience with use of software like R or STATA for quantitative data analysis, experience with NVIVO or similar qualitative research analysis software.
  • General experience in agriculture related value chains, food systems, climate change and mitigation is a plus.
  • Good communication and networking skills.
  • Passionate about promoting gender equality and social inclusion.
  • Ability to deal with resistance in a positive way, solution oriented.
  • Either based in Rift Valley or with sound work experience in Nandi County.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili, and preferably also Kalenjin.

  Position Location: Nandi ,Kenya

  Terms of Appointment

  This position is at job level HG 12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is on a fixed term contract up to December 2024. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.

  How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above on or before 17 July 2023. The position title and reference number REF: PIL/ 1046/2023 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

  We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

  To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org