Senior Research Associate, GESI - CGIAR - Lima, Peru

Senior Research Associate in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion

Recruiter: International Potato Center (CIP) - CGIAR

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Please note: This is a National Recruited Staff (NRS) position, open to nationals of Peru and those with the legal right to work in the country.

About the Organisation

This position is hosted at CIFOR-ICRAF, a hub of the brightest minds working together to develop nature-based solutions for forested and tree-based landscapes. We collaborate with governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to address major global challenges like deforestation, the climate crisis, and extreme inequality.

Job Summary

The Senior Research Associate will provide research, engagement, and capacity development expertise on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) for CIFOR-ICRAF's Peru office. You will support a portfolio of projects related to forests, rights, and environmental justice in the Peruvian Amazon, working with the Governance, Equity and Wellbeing team to produce impactful research and strengthen key partnerships.

Key Details:

• Job Title: Senior Research Associate, GESI (N-25-21)
• Location: La Molina, Lima, Peru
• Resource Type: National Recruited Staff (NRS)
• Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year (with possibility of renewal)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement research and engagement activities on forests, rights, environmental justice, and GESI.
• Co-author briefs, articles, and research proposals to generate innovative solutions.
• Present research findings in national and regional forums to support research impact.
• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, donors, CSOs, and research institutions.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and capacity development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography, Sociology or a related Social Science.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years applying GESI and rights-based approaches to research on climate change, development, or conservation in the Peruvian Amazon.
• Skills: Demonstrated experience with GESI research methods, engaging with rural Indigenous Peoples, publishing academic articles, and facilitating workshops.
• Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.

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