IWMI\u2019s Water Data Science and Digital Innovation Strategic Program invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow who brings transdisciplinary skills and expertise in gender equality, social inclusivity and digital innovations relating to IWMI\u2019s research for development portfolio across Africa, Asia and potentially Latin America. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior researchers and be part of an exciting cross-CGIAR initiative on Digital Innovations.
Digital innovations are rapidly transforming food, land and water systems in unprecedented ways in Asia, Africa and Latin America. These changes have the potential and can offer opportunities to transform long-standing inequalities \u2013 particularly for women and youth. If digital innovations are to trigger transformative change, then these innovations need to be designed to map and tackle digital divides, particularly where increased by ill-informed needs, design, utilization and unequitable access to innovations in developing regions of the world. This post is part of a new stream of work that aims to provide robust evidence of the digital divide and potential solutions across food, land and water systems and value chains; to support and strengthen capacity to help governments, private sector and grassroots actors to maximize opportunities provided by water data science and digital innovations. A key focus is on more inclusive development, access to and use of digital innovations, with a particular focus on marginalized women and youth. The work will be collaborative across different Strategic Programs and Research Groups within IWMI, the CGIAR and wider external partnerships.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, design and undertake cutting edge practical applied research that contributes to, and leads transformative approaches to gender equality and social inclusion within digital innovations in food, land and water systems Deliver research for development outcomes using a variety of transdisciplinary methods, including action research, with a focus on innovations and solutions to tackle key development challenges, engagement and empowerment of digitally-excluded communities and groups, particularly marginalized women and youth, in different locations Lead effective communication of research results through collaborative approaches, including developing narratives on key use and uptake of more inclusive digital innovations in food, land and water systems Proactively support IWMI\u2019s efforts at establishing and strengthening partnerships with public, private and grassroots institutions at all levels \u2013 enabling transformations in gender and digital inclusion Contribute to developing an effective and sustainable body of funded work through exploring bilateral funding opportunities, including with partners the authorship of key research outputs including, but not limited to, research papers and journal articles, blogs and webcasts/podcasts, multimedia presentations and social media.Requirements
Qualifications -:
A PhD in gender/social inclusivity relating to digital transformation with experience in the context of developing regions across Africa, Asia and Latin America.Experience -:
Experience in research for development, specifically on issues relating to gender, digital inclusion, and innovations/data science. Experience of considering digitally focused user/human centered design and user needs within the context of (women and youth) empowerment in food, land and water systems Strong desire to work on research for development projects focusing on digital inclusion and collaborating with multiple partners to deliver policy influence, investments and practical results Experience of transforming research results into knowledge products that have impact and reach, including through communicating at major conferences and via other platforms, including social media
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong publications track record (preferably in internationally peer-reviewed journals) Knowledge of proposal writing for innovative R4D projects Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and non-academic stakeholders Experience and exposure to working with private sector and start-ups Excellent understanding of digital innovation as related to input to societal development, including participatory approaches to food, land and water systems Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multicultural environment Excellent communications skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly and to diverse audiences, including at an international level Fluent written and verbal communication in English Knowledge of other regionally-relevant languages would be an advantageBenefits
This is a globally recruited position with a USD demoninated base salary, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term disability insurance coverage and a USD 400/month transportation allowance. The duration of the initial contract will be for 2 years.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. Include the names of 3 referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) July 30, 2022 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
This vacancy is archived.