Job Opportunity for Research Officer (Community Facilitation and Engagement) at WorldFish in Odisha

Position: Research Officer – Community Facilitation and Engagement

Location: Odisha, India

Application Deadline: 23 July 2022

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract (Tenure: 2 years up to 3 years contract, open for renewable contract)

Language(s) required: English (proficient/fluent writing and oral skills)

About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth.

Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds provide income for more than 800 million people and provide 3.3 billion with 20% of their animal protein intake. Our focus on sustainability makes sure that the way we produce and use these foods today means a plentiful future of generations to come.

Our evidence-based solutions range in scale from households to global policies and spans across six interlinked themes: nutrition, gender, climate, sustainability, economy and COVID-19.

We champion aquatic foods for healthy people and planet and believe that a sustainable blue planet of well-nourished children, women and men is within our reach.

Communications for impact are a critical element of our new strategy and seek to advance WorldFish’s global thought leadership in addressing critical sustainable development challenges (such as nutrition, climate change, gender and social inclusion, environmental sustainability, etc.) through research and innovation on aquatic food systems. Together with our strategic funding and implementing partners, we want to influence, develop, deliver and scale high-impact research and evidence-based innovations and policy recommendations that support vulnerable communities in low-and middle-income countries to meet their 2030 SDGs.

Objective

Build the resilience of aquatic food systems and realize their full potential for nature, people and climate by tackling systemic challenges such as data gaps, power asymmetries, water resource mismanagement, limited research investment and missed opportunities for scaling through agricultural innovation systems.

Area of Expertise

Community facilitation, partnership engagement, analyses for program monitoring & evaluation.

Level of Seniority Required

Research officer (minimum 5 years relevant experience).

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the research activity in Odisha, India.
• Engage with national partners and in multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Support gender and social inclusion into work package innovations design and implementation.
• Contribute to the delivery of supporting outputs: policy briefs, policy, and institutional analysis, research articles.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• Experience in managing partnerships with national agencies, sub-national agencies (e.g. provincial government branches) and community groups (e.g. vendors association, women’s groups).
• Experience with gender-sensitive facilitation techniques and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in effective interactions in a multicultural settings, particularly with partners outside of research.
• A good understanding of coastal aquatic food systems and the role of aquatic foods in rural livelihoods.
• Experience with project management, monitoring and evaluation.

Benefits

This position is open to all Nationals and Internationals applicants. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.

Recruitment Process

The position will be based in Odisha, India. Interviews are expected to begin in July/August 2022 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview session.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 23 July 2022:

• A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate for this role referring to the key responsibilities and what you would bring to the role;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following categories: direct supervisor, internal peer, and/or direct report. None of the referees will be contacted without your permission.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.