Social Scientist (Specialization in collective action and governance in Natural Resources Management (NRM))
The Africa Rice Center
Location: Cotonou, Benin
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 Natural Resources Management (NRM))
Ref: IRS/05/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 natural
resources management (NRM) to be based at its temporary headquarters in
Cotonou, Benin.
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 research team working to sustain
and improve the productivity of rice-based systems in rainfed, irrigated and
lowland ecologies of Africa consistent with AfricaRice’s mission and mandate.
She/he will conduct strategic and applied research on institutional and
organizational constraints to collective action and governance in NRM, with
special emphasis on inland valley systems in West Africa.
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 sector development, related
to land tenure, water management, group formation and collective action and
governance in NRM
o
Provide leadership to social science activities conducted at the household –
community level and ensure that these are captured in mid-term plans and future
R&D projects
o
Interact closely with other AfricaRice programs
o
Actively link with R&D partners that operate at district – national or watershed
level to ensure out-scaling of results
o
Build
capacity within national programs and universities in social science, supervise
MSc and PhD students
o
Participate actively in ongoing research projects
o
Develop annual work plans and budgets in consultation with the Program Leader,
project coordinators and team members
o
Publish research results in peer reviewed journals and other relevant outlets
o
Actively participate in the dissemination of research results of direct
relevance to farmers and other rice development stakeholders
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:
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A PhD in innovation systems research, sociology or related
fields
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More than five years work experience, preferably in Africa
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Strong statistics and systems analysis skills
-
Excellent communication skills in either English or French,
with a working knowledge of the other
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An excellent publication record
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Proven ability to work efficiently as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team
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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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