Scientist (Gender, Social Inclusion and Development)

About WorldFishWorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.About the ProjectAnimals, plants and microorganisms harvested and grown in water play a significant role in sustainably feeding and nourishing the world. Globally, 800 million people depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. But these vital aquatic food systems are hindered by the insecure livelihoods of those in related jobs, their low capacity to adapt to climate change, and the loss of marine nature.The Scientist in Gender, Social Inclusion and Development Area at WorldFish will design, lead and publish innovative and impactful strategic research for development in gender inclusive and pro-poor value chains and markets. The Scientist would contribute to CGIAR’s Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Food Systems (SAAF), the Gender Accelerator, DéSIRA+ Project in West Africa “Integrated Fish, Livestock, and Crops for Inclusive Agroecological Resilience (i-FLiCAR)” and other projects, generating evidence on gender equality, women’s empowerment, youth engagement and social inclusion in aquatic and food systems. The Scientist would examine how gender norms and power relations influence access to resources, technologies, markets, climate...