Job Opportunity: Senior Research AssociateOrganization: CIFOR – ICRAF hosted by The International Potato Center (CIP)Position: Senior Research Associate, Rights and Environmental JusticeLocation: Based in Peru or eligibility to work in PeruAbout the Role: The selected candidate for this position will assist on activities in projects that will include work in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
This role will provide research, engagement, and capacity development expertise to two projects:How are we doing?
An adaptive learning tool for gender-responsive initiatives (funded by USAID)Capacity development for equitable jurisdictional REDD+ (funded by CLUA)These projects will be conducted in collaboration with key partners.
The role will include travel within Peru and internationally.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of field and desk research, engagement, and co-creation activities, as well as the rights and social justice components across CIFOR-ICRAF's projects.Collaborate in the production of key project outputs, including coordination with CIFOR-ICRAF's partners and Communications, and deliver participatory research, participatory monitoring, and capacity-strengthening workshops relevant to the project goals.Design and facilitate engagement activities (ranging from co-creation methods to presentations at meetings and workshops) aligned with the project goals.Lead, co-design, and participate in research and engagement activities to achieve key outputs under an adaptive learning tool for gender-responsive initiatives.Lead, co-design, and participate in research and engagement activities to achieve key outputs under capacity development for equitable jurisdictional REDD+.Translate and edit texts as required to meet the projects' objectives.Participate in administrative tasks, including reporting for both projects and grant writing to support the expansion of relevant work.Participate in team meetings and represent both research teams in relevant meetings/workshops as required by the projects' objectives.
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