Food Systems Researcher

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners' capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.RequirementsMSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.Education, knowledge and experienceMSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.Undertake project coordination and implementation of project interventions related to food and nutrition security.Contribute to project technical reporting.Contribute to concept notes and proposal development.Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications.Develop relevant communication materials (technical, and popular) related to findings of research, interventions etc.Contribute to relevant knowledge forums, and meetings, as they arise.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Research and development, Data collection, Qualitative methods, Quantitative methods, Agriculture and natural resources

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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