Consultancy: Gender Impact Platform Review of Impact Assessments

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

The GENDER impact platform (www.gender.cgiar.org) guides and strengthens CGIAR research, ensuring its meaningful and lasting contributions to global targets for gender equality, opportunities for youth and social inclusion.

Scope of Work

The consultant will handle the following:

• Review the impact assessments studies conducted by CGIAR research centers and published in the GENDER impact platform evidence hub, the CG Space and other relevant sources, with a focus on studies focus on technology adoption and women’s economic empowerment.
• Develop a detailed Excel database outlining study characteristics (title, authors, year, theme, innovation, center, publication type, methodology, use of WEIA tool and key findings).
• Conduct a thorough review to identify key research questions, methodologies, and strengths/weaknesses for each study.
• Conduct a thorough review to versions/modules of the WEAI used and results found on women's economic empowerment using the WEAI.
• Summarize key findings, identify emerging themes, and highlight research gaps based on the dataset analysis.

Final Products

• A detailed Excel database outlining study characteristics (title, authors, year, theme, innovation, center, publication type, methodology, use of WEIA tool and key findings).
• A report identifying methodological strengths, research gaps, and evidence needs of the existing portfolio of impact assessment studies published in the GENDER impact platform evidence hub.

Consultancy Fee:  By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables.

Post location:  Home based

Expected places of travel: N/A

Duration:  By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables

Contract dates:  50 working days (September 2024 to December 2024)

Essential skills and qualifications

The selected Consultant should possess.

• A master’s degree in development economics, public policy, public health, statistics or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and record of very strong performance.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including a strong econometrics background, comprehensive knowledge of causal inference methodologies (experimental and quasi-experimental) and the ability to use STATA.
• Strong conceptual grasp of how to design rigorous impact evaluations, including randomized controlled trials.
• Experience working on gender issues in agri-food systems and good understanding of women’s economic empowerment.
• Excellent management and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as a team-player. Flexibility, self-motivation.
• Demonstrated experience working in an international, multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with the CGIAR.
• Ability to read Spanish or French.
• Experience in qualitative research methods and mixed methods.

How to apply: 

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job (max 2 pages); and attach two relevant and representative examples of a write-up. Applicants should additionally include the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab below before 28 August 2024.  The position title and reference number GP/1547/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer