Consultant (Review of Women Self-Help Groups in India)
WorldFish, Malaysia

Position: Consultant

Location: Working Remotely

Type of contract: Consultancy Contract open to National amp; International Applicants

Language(s) required: English (native/fluent writing and oral skills)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

WorldFish is an international, non-for-profit research organization that works to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty by improving fisheries and aquaculture. With a 45-years track record of leading-edge science, WorldFish generates research evidence and innovations to inform sustainable practices and inclusive policies that enable better livelihoods and healthier diets for millions of poor people, particularly women, who depend on fish for food, nutrition and income. WorldFish is a member of CGIAR , the world’s largest global partnership on agriculture research and innovation for a food secure future. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia and with regional offices across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, WorldFish leads the cross-disciplinary CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH).

ABOUT THE POSITION

Work with WorldFish research team to conduct a review of policies and programs on women’s self-help groups in India and substantively contribute to writing the findings/outcome of the study. The consultant’s role includes ensuring that an agreed review methodology is developed and adhered to.

Scope of work

• Co-development of the review methodology
• Conducting the review and documenting the findings
• Zero draft paper ready for submission to WorldFish. The submission includes table of sources in an agreed database and references in a software.

Apart from the scope of work stated above, the consultant will need to provide bi-weekly/weekly reporting via emails or any other telecommunications application. The consultant will also provide inputs to the revision of the paper as needed till the publication of the review.

Timeline amp; Deliverables

Requirements

This job consultancy contract might be for you if you have:

• Ph.D. or Masters in Gender or in Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics or a related social science field with a significant focus on women and/or gender.
• Breadth of knowledge of and experience in operationalizing social science research.
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting reviews on policies and programs (especially on women self-help groups)
• Published articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or books.

Availability of Experts

The selected expert must be able to start as soon as possible and be available throughout the duration of the assignment for an overall 3 months. In some cases the assignment can be shortened or extended depending on business needs.

How to Apply

Interested consultants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 15 March 2021:

• A cover letter including a 1-page (maximum) description of why you are an ideal consultant and what you would bring to the role and your daily rate;
• A current curriculum vitae including list of publications;
• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees (clients) you have consulted for.

Screening will start as soon as possible, and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage women and men from developing nations to apply.

Job Rewards and Benefits