Scientist (Gender, Social Inclusion and Development)

About WorldFish   WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.      About the Project Animals, plants and microorganisms harvested and grown in water play a significant role in sustainably feeding and nourishing the world. Globally, 800 million people depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. But these vital aquatic food systems are hindered by the insecure livelihoods of those in related jobs, their low capacity to adapt to climate change, and the loss of marine nature.  The Scientist in Gender, Social Inclusion and Development Area at WorldFish will design, lead and publish innovative and impactful strategic research for development in gender inclusive and pro-poor value chains and markets. The Scientist would contribute to CGIAR’s Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Food Systems (SAAF), the Gender Accelerator, DéSIRA+ Project in West Africa “Integrated Fish, Livestock, and Crops for Inclusive Agroecological Resilience (i-FLiCAR)” and other projects, generating evidence on gender equality, women’s empowerment, youth engagement and social inclusion in aquatic and food systems. The Scientist would examine how gender norms and power relations influence access to resources, technologies, markets, climate adaptation, and decision-making, while supporting the design of gender-transformative solutions that enhance livelihoods, resilience, sustainability, and equitable development outcomes across Africa, Asia, and other regions where WorldFish works. About the Position WorldFish is seeking an internationally recruited Scientist in Gender, Social-Economic Inclusion based in Nairobi, Kenya or anywhere were WorldFish has offices in Africa or Asia, apart from Malaysia.  Under the supervision of the Social and Economic Inclusion Impact Lead and together with other scientists at WorldFish, the Scientist will be responsible for co-designing, co-leading and publishing innovative and impactful strategic research for development in the area of gender-inclusive and pro-poor value chains and markets; laying the foundation of the work on women’s empowerment in the fisheries sector; unpacking “better” strategies for community-based natural resources management, importance of social networks in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, among other aspects of social and economic inclusion in these sectors. The Scientist will undertake this interdisciplinary work through close collaboration with, and support to, WorldFish country projects teams, other CGIAR organizations researchers and partners and the WorldFish Gender Team. Key Responsibilities Main Purpose of Job: • Identify potential research proposal opportunities for resource mobilization purposes in collaboration with supervisor, actively collaborating with internal or external teams or programs to advance shared goals and outcomes. • Lead research activities, including data collection, quality assurance, and analysis, aligned with project goals and objectives. • Develop and implement capacity development initiatives with program or government stakeholders disseminate knowledge, including training materials and technical guidance. • Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research relevant areas to provide evidence for targeted decision-making and policy development. • Play a lead role in the design and implementation of innovative, impactful, and high-quality gender research in value chains and market systems, focusing on aquaculture, and fisheries in and across Africa and Asia. This will include refining and consolidation cutting-edge, gender-inclusive market approaches and business models, including, but not limited to, women-led entrepreneurship and partnerships with the private and government sector. Also, co-lead and contribute to the research work on youth in aquaculture and fisheries sector that is expanding in Africa. • Lead the development of high-quality science outputs and enable the effective communication of research findings and scaling of the lessons within SAAF, Gender Accelerator and DéSIRA+ Project in West Africa, among other projects with partners and to key policy actors.

Main engagement, collaboration and communication responsibilities: • Supervise a team or area by identifying learning and development opportunities, overseeing performance, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative teamwork environment. • Engage with other team(s) and other CGIAR centers in area of work, ensuring knowledge exchange, alignment, integration and synergy. • Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners to advance research efforts, build capacity, and implement activities aimed at making progress in area of work. • Engage with external partners to explore funding opportunities, develop proposals and establish partnerships that strengthen program outcomes. • Organize peer-to-peer learning opportunities and knowledge-sharing platforms to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge uptake.

Main responsibilities in the delivery of timely and quality services: • Supervise a team or area by identifying learning and development opportunities, overseeing performance, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative teamwork environment. • Engage with other team(s) and other CGIAR centers in area of work, ensuring knowledge exchange, alignment, integration and synergy. • Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners to advance research efforts, build capacity, and implement activities aimed at making progress in area of work. • Engage with external partners to explore funding opportunities, develop proposals and establish partnerships that strengthen program outcomes. • Organize peer-to-peer learning opportunities and knowledge-sharing platforms to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge uptake.