Organisation : VSO
Location : International (Uganda)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Research / Medical Research
Salary type : Volunteer
About the organisation
VSO International is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty, with over 60 years’ experience. Our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected local organisations in over 24 countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific so their skills generate the greatest value.
Last year alone, we reached 2.4 million VSO volunteers and partners
We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
About the role
To lead primary and secondary research in key agri-based value chains in Uganda with specific reference to youth and other marginalised groups’ access to and participation in the value chains
You have;
- A Master’s degree and an agricultural research background
- At least five years of experience in conducting/leading agri-based value chain research at scale.
- Well-versed with sound research designs and methodologies including participatory techniques.
- Good understanding and experience of resilience approach to farming.
- Understanding of participatory methodologies and a commitment to people led development, gender and social inclusion
- Experience working with local authorities/institutions/private sector actors, especially agriculture related.
- Good understanding of root and structural causes of poverty and marginalisation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Personal Qualities:
- Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work various stakeholders
- Conceptual and analytic thinking
- Initiative, self-motivated
- Proactive, supportive and flexible.
- Passionate about people-led development
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Researcher – Agric Value Chain via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #ResearchMedical_Research