Researcher, Agriculture Natural Resource Management (AgNRM)
Researcher, Agriculture Natural Resource Management (AgNRM)
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Researcher Agriculture Natural Resource Management (AgNRM)
Location:Regional Center for Asia
About IIRR
IIRR is a global leader in rural development. Since 1960 IIRR has improved the lives of over 62 million people across five continents. Our programs address health education and environmental challenges in rural communities prioritizing sustainable and scalable solutions that empower people to improve their livelihoods. IIRR operates regional offices in Africa Asia and North America.
General Description
The Researcher AgNRM provides technical leadership in sustainable agriculture natural resource management and climate change across IIRRs thematic programs. The role supports project development research training and capacity-building initiatives. The Researcher AgNRM also contributes to education communication and youth-focused activities requiring AgNRM expertise.
Working closely with program teams the Researcher AgNRM helps identify learning agendas and action research opportunities and supports the implementation of planning monitoring evaluation and learning (PMEL) systems. This position reports to the Director Regional Center for Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and integration of new AgNRMinitiatives within IIRRs three thematic program areas including projects international and customized training courses and technical missions.
Promote synergy between AgNRMand other focus areas such as livelihoods disaster risk reduction health gender and institutional capacity development.
Build and maintain partnerships with regional international and local organizations involved in AgNRM.
Manage and facilitate international training courses and study programs and identify opportunities for new trainings in coordination with staff.
Identify and implement relevant action research initiatives in line with IIRRs strategic program goals.
Support the development and application of PMEL systems at project and program levels.
Contribute to resource mobilization through concept notes project proposals and other fundraising tools.
Represent IIRR in engagements with partners donors and other external stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in agriculture natural resource management climate change or a related field; a masters degree is preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in AgNRM and climate change programming including planning monitoring and evaluation within rural development contexts.
- With at least 3 years of strong social research experience: including research design implementation data collection data analysis and research reporting preferably in an NGO setting
Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal); knowledge of an Asian language is an asset.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with action research and participatory planning monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Strong conceptual and operational abilities in rural development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
- Effective team player with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings.
Interested applicants who meet the above job criteria should submit the follow materials via the application portal:
- Cover letter (1-2 page) that summarizes key competencies and skills relevant to the job
- Curriculum vitae (35 page summary)
- Contact information (telephone email)
- Three character references with address and contact email/phone numbers
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We will respond to short-listed candidates only.
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
