About the position
We are looking for a visiting researcher that will directly support research focused on assessing actions and constraints to catalyze food system transformation post UNFSS in Honduras. The research includes stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, and semi-structured interviews with a wide range of stakeholders within the food system, with emphasis on decision-makers across diverse sectors and organization types. The researcher will carry out desk research, lead the methodological design and qualitative analysis of interview data, and play a key role in summarizing the findings for different audiences. Depending on availability, experience, and interest, the visiting researcher may also carry out in-person and/or virtual
interviews.
Key Responsibilities
Review and contribute to the finalization of the design of interview protocols.
Carry out and document interviews with key stakeholders on their perceptions of challenges and opportunities to food system transformation and contributions of the UNFSS process.
Lead the definition of the framework for analysis of the interviews and carry out analysis of interview data.
Lead drafting of a report summarizing key results including preparing graphics for data visualization and contributing to presentations, consultations, and publications for diverse audiences.
Find, review, and summarize academic and gray literature, data, and information from diverse sources on food systems and UNFSS-related activities in Honduras.
Requirements Required qualifications and experience.
Pursuing/finishing an MSc or Ph.D. degree in a related social science (nutrition and public health backgrounds are welcome with relevant experience).
Knowledge of food systems, UNFSS-related processes, strategies for promoting healthy diets, nutrition-sensitive food environments, consumer behavior approaches, or similar.
Experience conducting and analyzing semi-structured interview and focus group data, preferably in a Latin American context.
Able to conduct interviews in Spanish and/or read and analyze interview data and literature in Spanish; able to find, read, and summarize literature in English, and to discuss and write research results in English for diverse audiences. The research will be conducted in Spanish but discussions within the research team will be in Spanish and English; results will be shared in both languages.
Ability to travel for fieldwork in Honduras is desirable.
Experience with qualitative analysis software including coding a plus.
Benefits
Terms of appointment
This visiting researcher position may be based at the CIAT office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras or based at the researcher's home institution. This appointment is for a visiting researcher, defined as a person currently pursuing an educational degree. Proof of enrollment in an educational institution will be requested as part of the selection process. The appointment will be for 3 to 6 months and may be renewed depending on performance and availability of funds. We are open to part-time or full-time dedication.
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT offers a multicultural and research environment, we strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
Applications
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, and skills (1 pg. maximum), together with a detailed curriculum vitae. Please also include names, emails and, if possible, phone numbers of three referees knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications. Please also specify your current affiliation with an educational institution