Social Scientist (Specialization in collective action and governance in value chain development)
The Africa Rice Center
Location: St. Louis, Senegal
Last Date: September 15, 2010
Email: africarice-hr@cgiar.org (Reference:
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Social
Scientist
(Specialization in collective action and governance
in value chain development)
Ref: IRS/04/RD/July
2010
The
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) is looking for a highly qualified
Social Scientist specialized in collective action and governance in value chain
development to be based at its Regional Rice Research Station in Ndiaye,
close to St. Louis, Senegal.
About
AfricaRice
AfricaRice
is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international
Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research
(CGIAR).
AfricaRice’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security
in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at
increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that
ensure the sustainability of the farming environments. AfricaRice is temporarily
headquartered in Cotonou, Benin.
Responsibilities
The Social
Scientist will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working to sustain and
improve the productivity, sustainability and profitability of rice-based systems
in rainfed lowland, irrigated and upland ecologies of Africa consistent with
AfricaRice’s mission and mandate. His/her specific tasks will include the
following:
o
Develop and implement a research program focused around social, cultural,
organizational and institutional dimensions of rice-based systems development,
with special emphasis on rice value chain development (processing, marketing)
and diversification
o
Apply
a gender-responsive participatory research approach
o
Develop innovative ways to strengthen rice stakeholders associations (producers,
processors) and their interactions
o
Interact closely with other AfricaRice and partner programs
o
Build
capacity within national programs and universities in social science, and
supervise MSc and PhD students
o
Participate actively in ongoing R4D projects
o
Develop annual work plans and budgets in consultation with the Program Leader,
project coordinators and team members
o
Actively participate in the dissemination of research results of direct
relevance to farmers and other rice development stakeholders to ensure rapid and
equitable up- and out-scaling of research results
o
Participate in and contribute to resource mobilization efforts
o
Undertake any other duties as required by the Center
Qualification
The selected
candidate should have:
-
A PhD in innovation systems research, sociology or related
fields
-
More than five years work experience, preferably in Africa
-
Excellent communication skills in either English or French,
with a working knowledge of the other
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An excellent publication record
-
Proven ability to work efficiently as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team
-
Strong background or degree in agronomy
Duration of the Appointment:
The
appointment is for two years with possibility for renewal
Application procedure:
Candidates should send an application (including date of availability and a
statement of any special qualifications for the position) and an up-to-date
curriculum vitae with the names and addresses (including telephone / fax /
e-mail) of three referees to:
Human
Resources Manager
AfricaRice
01 BP
2031 Cotonou, Benin
F: +
(229) 21 35 05 56; T: (229) 21 35 01 88
Email:
africarice-hr@cgiar.org
Applications will be considered up to September 15, 2010 or until the
position is filled.
AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations,
and encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.
AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only the short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Further details can be obtained from the AfricaRice website at
www.africaricecenter.org.
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