Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un(e) Analyste de recherche (Partenariats) à Timor.

 

 

 

 

Against this background the Research Analyst will join our newly established Baucau office and research team partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. In line with the new WorldFish Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet research and innovation strategy, the WorldFish Timor-Leste country program is expanding its focus on components of food systems beyond production, and this position contributes to supporting this new direction. This position will work closely with science teams from the RAqFS Initiative and ACIAR projects focusing of fish-based livelihoods and nutrition-sensitive fisheries management. These projects have a focus in Baucau and Lautem Municipalities.

This position will be based in Baucau with intermittent periods of posting in Lautem and Dili, as well as frequent travel to other project sites.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings with project focus communities, including engagement with local authorities, external agencies and NGOs as necessary.
  • Plan and organize research activities and partnership events/meetings, acting as a liaison for communities and other partners.
  • Carry out data collection in the field (including supporting a team of data collectors) and facilitate activities at the community level.
  • Support the development of fish-based products including facilitating linkages to markets and consumers.
  • Prepare information materials for government and community stakeholders, contribute to project reporting for donors and provide input to scientific publications.
  • Ensure quality communication and engagement with national, municipal and

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business, Rural Development, Agricultural or Fisheries Sciences, Food Technology, Social Sciences or related field.
  • Experience in research or development programs in Timor-Leste, relating to agriculture, rural development, food technology or natural resources (including research methods).
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate program activities and organize events (workshops, demonstrations, trainings).
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and working with national, municipal and local partners.
  • Experience in youth organizations and agri-business development using local products, an advantage.
  • Must be proficient in data collection and data management.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to draft research concepts, reports and publications.
  • Comfortable and confident working within a diverse international team, with good interpersonal and communication skills to a broad range of colleagues and partners.
  • Willingness and ability to be based in Baucau and undertake travel within Timor-Leste, and possibly internationally.
  • Good verbal and written English language skills, with evidence of previous report writing in English desirable.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Knowledge of fisheries and/or aquaculture.
  • Experience applying participatory and gender-sensitive research methods that are fun and engaging.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data to a high standard.
  • An interest in nutrition and the potential of fish-based products to improve diet quality.
  • Experience developing information and education materials for government and community stakeholders.
  • Fluency in a main language of Baucau or Lautem: Makasae, Fataluku or Waima’a.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 19 March 2023:

  • A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above;
  • A current curriculum vitae; and
  • Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

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