Contract Type:

Full time, Temporary

Requirements

• PhD in farming systems research, agronomy with social science elements or relevant discipline
• Two to four years of completing PhD
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Strong data handling skills (e.g., competence in R)
• Participatory and mixed method research
• Track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles
• Extensive work experience in lower- and middle-income countries of Africa, Asia or Latin America
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Conduct analysis and reporting of datasets obtained using the RHoMIS tools
• Conduct targeted analyses as required for in-depth evaluation of R4D projects (e.g., AfricaRISING; ESSA; SI-MFS)
• Conduct high-level research based on international datasets, evaluating trends in R4D interventions and development outcomes
• Publication of the results of the research in peer-reviewed international journals
• Develop replicable methods for appraisal of issues relating to dimensions of farm systems such as agro-ecological and/or food security
• Develop partnerships with international and national research and development organisations
• Contribute to the development of proposals and resource mobilization efforts
• Perform any other related duties as may be required