Research Associate (Gender & Social Work) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 3 Positions

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Research Associate (Gender & Social Work)

Locations: Ibadan, Abuja and Onne
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/034

Background and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Liaise with IITA's Gender team and ensure project's conformity to gender strategy
• Engage underprivileged Youth in the promotion of improved cassava production, increased processing and utilization of value-added and shelf-stable industrial-grade cassava products (starch, flour, chips, etc.) to increase market opportunities and improve the income of small-scale farmers and processors
• Assist to the development of new agricultural products with potentials to engage Underprivileged Youth.
• Link with Crop Utilization Unit to identify and promote commercialization of new products among Underprivileged Youth
• Work closely with the group of Underprivileged Youth on training on commercial adoption of novel agricultural food products developed by IITA.
• Track and report on training outcomes
• Write reports of training, product development and other commercialization activities carried out.
• Collaborate with the youth marketing team to promote and distribute cassava products to increase usage on campus and through local Kiosks in all project states
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of MSc in Social Work, Gender, or related humanities
• At least 2 years' experience working underprivileged youth and knowledge of cassava value chain is added advantage.

General Information

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
• 2 years renewable

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications which must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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