Research

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research for a project on the assessment of the state of climate smart agriculture. Workstreams include but are not limited to (i) undertaking a systematic review for evidence research and meta-analysis, (ii) analysing the evidence using quantitative methods, (iii) preparing questionnaires for key informant interviews, (iv) undertaking literature review, (v) conducting stakeholder consultations (vi) conducting the relevant analyses using appropriate qualitative tools (e.g. Nvivo, Atlas.ti etc.), and (viii) presenting the analyses in a coherent narrative in different formats.
• Travel to field sites, whenever necessary and if feasible, to conduct fieldwork including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, trainings.
• Proactively support team in effectively operationalizing the CEEW’s Arc of Learning.
• Regularly track policy measures taken by the government and their implementation status related to sustainable food system in India.
• Write high-quality research reports, publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs for different audiences at regular intervals.
• Establish and manage relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s network of partners.

Project/Programme Assistance

• Support senior researchers in conceptualising new projects, development of high-impact research proposals, and applications for research and general donor funding.
• Support effective outreach of research output through coordination with the outreach team, engagement with a broader network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments relevant to sustainable food systems.
• Support senior team members for important meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutes and chairing the weekly meetings.

• Analytical skills and prior experience of working with qualitative research methods like systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and basic quantitative methods relevant for impact evaluation and evidence research
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with sustainable food systems, natural resource management, climate change, food and agriculture issues and policies
• Passion to drive impact for small scale producers and women in agriculture
• Strong communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and active listening
• Good organisational skills are desirable
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders (farmers, grassroots workers, government, etc.) preferred
• Ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace application suites, Notion, Slack
• Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals/book chapters are desirable
• Knowledge of qualitative software like Nvivo, Atlas.ti; GIS and remote-sensing; R/Python desirable