International Potato Center Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
International Potato Center Research Associate (WUR)Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
IntroductionThe International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.
Responsibilities
Review of existing literature on moral economy;
Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
Support data processing;
Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.
Qualifications
MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
Data processing and analysis;
Use of gender tools and analysis;
Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
A Graduate of WUR.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th October 2017
For more information and job application details, see; International Potato Center Research Associate (WUR)Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
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