Consultant (Research Associate) at WorldFish

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth.

About the Assignment

The consultant will support the implementation of the Resilient Aquatic Food Systems, East and Southern Africa regional research initiative, CGIAR gender platform research projects and other related gender research activities within WorldFish.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-lead data collection in the field (including supervising a team of data collectors) and activities facilitation at the community level.


• Carry out literature reviews pertaining to relevant topics that will be assigned.


• Be able to carry out quantitative and qualitative research.


• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings with project focus communities, including engagement with external agencies and NGOs as necessary.


• Plan and organize research activities and partnership events/meetings, acting as a liaison for communities and other partners.


• Contribute to the reporting of activities and research for project donors and programs, and provide input to scientific publications.


• Ensure quality communication and engagement with national and county stakeholders, including government and NGO partners, on research activities implementation and findings.

Requirements

This opportunity might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• A Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics, Social Science, Rural Development, Agricultural Sciences or related field.


• Experience in research or development programs in the sector in Kenya relating to aquaculture, small-scale fisheries, agriculture or natural resources (including research methods).


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate program activities and organize events (workshops, demonstrations, trainings).


• Experience in stakeholder engagement and participating in partnerships at national, municipal and local levels.


• Must be proficient in data collection and data management.


• Must be proficient in SPSS/STATA and willing to learn if not able to use qualitative data analysis software, such as N-Vivo.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Comfortable and confident working within a diverse international team, with good interpersonal and communication skills to a broad range of colleagues and partners.


• Willingness and ability to undertake extended periods of travel within Timor-Leste, and possibly internationally.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of fisheries and/or aquaculture and/or agri-food systems.


• Experience applying participatory methods that are fun and engaging and gender-sensitive research approaches.


• Demonstrated ability to analyses quantitative and/or qualitative data to a high standard.


• Experience developing information and education materials for government and community stakeholders

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