Requirements:

• Masters in relevant social sciences or agriculturally related discipline (preferably agricultural extension, agricultural economics, development economics), rural development.
• 8 years of post-masters experience in agricultural field research, including livelihood, socioeconomics, gender, nutrition, and impact evaluation studies.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research, implementing open-ended, semi-structured interviews.
• Experience in publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience working with farming communities, civil society organizations, and government stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Nepali (additional language skills with Bengali or Hindi most preferred).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with training, evaluation and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good facilitation skills:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing project budgets and resources.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Experience in collaborating with local partners, government officials, and community stakeholders.

Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

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