GENDER AND DEMAND -RESPONSIVE PRODUCT PROFILES-CONSULTANT 12 views0 applications


Background

This activity contributes to the larger SweetGAINS project, which aims to modernize breeding and seed systems in Africa, by collating information from various studies conducted within the project to understand sweet potato variety traits prioritized by various segments of the end-users.

The consultant will conduct literature reviews for countries where similar studies were not conducted within the project to understand preferred traits by various market segments in those countries. The consultant will assist project national partners in finalizing product profile survey reports with the aim of understanding sweet potato trait preferences in respective project partner countries. Collated information through these various approaches will culminate in coming up with gender- and demand-responsive product profiles for various SweetGAINS countries of study.

Objective

  • Synthesize information on sweet potato trait preferences from SweetGAINS CIP-led studies carried out in Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
  • Literature review on sweet potato trait preferences in Ethiopia.
  • Finalization of NARIs-led product profile survey reports in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Deliverables

  • Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ethiopia.
  • Final product profile survey reports for Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
  • Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique from product profile survey reports.

Selection Criteria

  • MSc in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Development Economics or related field.
  • At least 6 years; of experience working with gender and market intelligence studies for informing crop variety development.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills; working experience with STATA and NVIVO programs.
  • Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).

Time frame

  • Consultancy contract will be for 60 days.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website, including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications, and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on May 25, 2022, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Conditions: This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permits residents only.

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The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Working closely with our partners, CIP seeks to achieve food security, increased well-being, and gender equity for poor people in the developing world. CIP furthers its mission through rigorous research, innovation in science and technology, and capacity strengthening regarding root and tuber farming and food systems.

CIP is part of the CGIAR Consortium, a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future. CGIAR research is dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources. Donors include individual countries, major foundations, and international entities.

Our Vision

Our vision is roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

Our Mission

Our mission is to work with partners to achieve food security, well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems in the developing world. We do this through research and innovation in science, technology, and capacity strengthening.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week International Potato Center (CIP)

Background

This activity contributes to the larger SweetGAINS project, which aims to modernize breeding and seed systems in Africa, by collating information from various studies conducted within the project to understand sweet potato variety traits prioritized by various segments of the end-users.

The consultant will conduct literature reviews for countries where similar studies were not conducted within the project to understand preferred traits by various market segments in those countries. The consultant will assist project national partners in finalizing product profile survey reports with the aim of understanding sweet potato trait preferences in respective project partner countries. Collated information through these various approaches will culminate in coming up with gender- and demand-responsive product profiles for various SweetGAINS countries of study.

Objective

  • Synthesize information on sweet potato trait preferences from SweetGAINS CIP-led studies carried out in Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
  • Literature review on sweet potato trait preferences in Ethiopia.
  • Finalization of NARIs-led product profile survey reports in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Deliverables

  • Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ethiopia.
  • Final product profile survey reports for Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.
  • Prioritized sweet potato trait preferences by gender and market segments for product profiles in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique from product profile survey reports.

Selection Criteria

  • MSc in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Development Economics or related field.
  • At least 6 years; of experience working with gender and market intelligence studies for informing crop variety development.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills; working experience with STATA and NVIVO programs.
  • Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).

Time frame

  • Consultancy contract will be for 60 days.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website, including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications, and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on May 25, 2022, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Conditions: This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permits residents only.

2022-05-26

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