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WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to strengthen livelihoods and improve food and nutrition security. Globally, more than 1 billion people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and 800 million depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Gender Specialist (01 position)

ABOUT WORLDFISH

WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances, and translates aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions. We vision an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. Our mission is to end hunger and advance progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation to transform food, land, and water systems with aquatic foods for healthier people and the planet.
For over 45-years, WorldFish's data, evidence, and insights have shaped practices, policies and investments to end hunger and advance sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries. We have a global presence across 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, with 460 staff of 30 nationalities deployed where the most significant sustainable development challenges can be addressed through holistic aquatic food systems solutions. Embedded in local, national, and international partnerships, our work sets agendas, builds capacities, and supports decision-making for climate action, food and nutrition security, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, blue economy, OneHealth, and AgriTech, integrating gender, youth, and social inclusion.
A core element of the 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet is focused on building the resilience of aquatic food systems to shocks, which is critical to COVID-19 response and recovery.
WorldFish is part of CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural research and innovation network. For more information, please visit https://www.worldfishcenter.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Gender Specialist is expected to contribute to BANA efforts to improve outcomes for women in aquaculture. The Gender Specialist ensures that investments by the FTF Bangladesh Aquaculture & Nutrition Activity (BANA) result in benefits for women as presented in the agreement with USAID and that the broader spectrum of gender issues is considered in programming. This will ensure alignment with the USAID FTF Results Framework and the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

  • Design and implement pro-poor gender-sensitive and gender-specific activities that can be implemented by BANA and its partners.
  • With the private sector partners, identify opportunities for women in the workforce and other avenues toward income generation in aquaculture such as group businesses, skills training, employment, and self-employment.
  • Act as the point of contact for selected partnerships.
  • Work with partners to create awareness of gender issues within their operations and markets.
  • Collaborate with BANA's MEL/CLA Team to monitor and evaluate progress.
  • Engage in the Bangladesh National Gender Working Group.

Requirements

This job is open to Bangladesh Nationals with the following skills and qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in development, gender, economics, or related discipline.
  • Five years' experience working on gender in development or business, preferably in the agriculture sector.
  • Proven project management skills including project development and report writing.
  • Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in gender issues related to food security and food security.
  • Ability and willingness to with beneficiaries in their locations.
  • Excellent analytical and technical skills and expertise with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrate WorldFish core values: Integrity & Trust, Fairness & Equity, Excellence and Teamwork.

Desired Skills and Qualification

  • Experience working in the field, preferably in aquaculture.
  • Experience in gender and market systems, value chains, or economic development.

                                                  
Salary and Benefits

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with an annual salary ranging between BDT 1,319,936 to BDT 1,539,926 per annum. WorldFish NRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension / provident fund contribution.

Eligibility, Location and Duration

This position will be based in Khulna, Bangladesh. Interviews are expected to be held in October 2021 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence in November 2021 for an initial one (1) year and three (3) months fixed-term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability.

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. Our Leadership Team is 50/50 in terms of its gender split and 60% of our management cadre are women. We continue to seek diversity and gender balance across other dimensions and we support individual performance and potential in achieving our organizational goals and mission.

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

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 25 October 2021:

Apply Here

Screening will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.