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Associate Scientist - Gender Research
International Rice Research Institute
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This position will support the IRRI Research Unit and Evidence Module leader, and associated teams in supporting implementation of R4D activities and managing partnerships.
**This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.**
**Roles and Responsibilities**:
- Lead mixed methods research design and implementation
- Conduct literature reviews and write reports
- Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation of qualitative and quantitative surveys and other activities related to Gender and social Research
- Perform data analysis using the most appropriate and advanced statistical tools to support gender research studies at IRRI
- Contribute to the development of research proposals including review of related literature, selection of adequate research tools and sampling methods, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters
- Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to gather feedback and to exchange conceptual ideas and other research-related requirements for the advancement of projects
- Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of surveys and other research activities, including logistics
- Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research activities/tasks performed by survey enumerators and partner staff in order to maintain smooth conduct of mixed-methods surveys as well as to foster a productive working environment
- Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implementation of surveys
- Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences
- Prepare and submit updated of research outputs to the Scientists in a timely manner
- Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
- Administer effective coordination and preparations of trainings by ensuring that the training materials, logístical arrangements and resource persons are appropriate to the defined objectives
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Gender studies, Sociology, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or other related fields and 6 years of relevant work experience in research design, implementation, data analysis and interpretation
- Master of Science degree in in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Gender Studies or other related fields and 2 years relevant work experience in field work, data analysis, interpretation and report writing
**Skills Required**:
**Mandatory**
- Proven technical proficiency in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys
- Understanding of gender in agriculture concepts, research methods and tools
- Understanding of mixed-methods research and participatory research approaches
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in quality assurance
- Experience in Research Management
- Good presentation skills
**Preferred**
- Experience in supervising or overseeing work of staff
- Willing to travel and work independently with NARES partners
**IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!**
This position will remain open until filled.
**This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.**
**Roles and Responsibilities**:
- Lead mixed methods research design and implementation
- Conduct literature reviews and write reports
- Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation of qualitative and quantitative surveys and other activities related to Gender and social Research
- Perform data analysis using the most appropriate and advanced statistical tools to support gender research studies at IRRI
- Contribute to the development of research proposals including review of related literature, selection of adequate research tools and sampling methods, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters
- Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to gather feedback and to exchange conceptual ideas and other research-related requirements for the advancement of projects
- Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of surveys and other research activities, including logistics
- Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research activities/tasks performed by survey enumerators and partner staff in order to maintain smooth conduct of mixed-methods surveys as well as to foster a productive working environment
- Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implementation of surveys
- Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences
- Prepare and submit updated of research outputs to the Scientists in a timely manner
- Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
- Administer effective coordination and preparations of trainings by ensuring that the training materials, logístical arrangements and resource persons are appropriate to the defined objectives
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Gender studies, Sociology, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or other related fields and 6 years of relevant work experience in research design, implementation, data analysis and interpretation
- Master of Science degree in in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Gender Studies or other related fields and 2 years relevant work experience in field work, data analysis, interpretation and report writing
**Skills Required**:
**Mandatory**
- Proven technical proficiency in designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys
- Understanding of gender in agriculture concepts, research methods and tools
- Understanding of mixed-methods research and participatory research approaches
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in quality assurance
- Experience in Research Management
- Good presentation skills
**Preferred**
- Experience in supervising or overseeing work of staff
- Willing to travel and work independently with NARES partners
**IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!**
This position will remain open until filled.
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