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The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is looking for a qualified, self-motivated, and dynamic candidate to join IWMI's office in Laos as Research Officer - Participatory Methods.
Under the supervision of the Country Representative, the research officer in participatory methods will liaise with communities and local authorities, facilitate community planning, collect field data, contribute to reporting and provide scientific and technical assistance to sustainable agriculture, integrated farming and environmental management including wetlands for IWMI in Laos. Much of the work initially will be to develop plans for agriculture trials (e.g., rice trials, soil improvement trials, fisheries trials and more), with communities and other stakeholders, implement, problem solve and monitor their performance. Experience with farmer led, farmer field school type approaches a distinct advantage.DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide research inputs on farmer led agriculture field trials - under supervision and utilizing participatory methods and approaches, assist the establishment of sustainable agriculture learning groups and facilitate through workshops, meetings and presentations, effective collaboration and co-learning and evaluation among its members. Ensure the inclusion and effective participation of a wide range of stakeholders in the learning groups especially women and socially marginalized groups. Conduct secondary data collation, literature synthesis, interviews, and other research activities in sustainable agriculture (agroecology). Facilitate and assist the organization of project outreach activities such as pilot studies in agroecological innovations, capacity building through farmer field school type approaches and dialogue platforms with LL members (e.g., national and regional stakeholders and research partners, including the private sector). Support research outputs \u2013 Compile and analyze data and contribute to scientific publications, policy briefs, research papers, case studies, reports, briefs, presentations and other forms of science outputs and more general materials for dissemination to wider policy and public audiences. Carry out other project and research related activities as required.Requirements
Educational Qualifications & Experience:
Master\u2019s degree or combined educational and professional experience in development studies, agriculture, human geography, sociology, development economics, or closely related field relevant to water resources management, agricultural development and natural resource governance. Minimum three (3) years of related work experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience conducting field research utilizing participatory methods e.g. farmer field schools. In country experience ideally in rural areas and with ethnic minorities an advantage. Experience in presenting research results to wider audiences essential and contributing to scientific publications a distinct advantage. Confidence speaking in English and strong written English skills. Willing to work and live in remote locations. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and build strong working relationships with a range of key stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, national universities, international agencies, media, and civil society organizations. Advanced knowledge of all main MS Office applications. Capacity to manage a workload comprising multiple tasks and to deliver high quality outputs on time, whilst ensuring attention to detail. Ability to be bring a creative and proactive approach to tasks, to work to own initiative and to require minimal supervision. Experience using a variety of participatory research methods at field level. Knowledge of using software for qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Knowledge of additional national languages. Must be able and willing to travel frequently to remote locations.Benefits
What we are offering:
This is a nationally recruited position and only candidates who are eligible to work in Lao PDR will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of two-years with the possibility of extension.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on July 24, 2023 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.