ILRI / ICARDA Job Vacancy – Research Officer II (Gender) – Addis Ababa

ILRI / ICARDA Job Vacancy – Research Officer II (Gender) – Addis Ababa

Organization: ILRI / International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Position: Research Officer II – Gender

Reference: REF: ROIIG/ICARDA/016/26

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full‑time (National Staff)

Contract Type: 2‑year initial appointment, renewable

Minimum Base Salary: USD 978 per month

Application Deadline: 8 July 2026

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a global, non‑profit research organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of resource‑poor communities in dry areas. ICARDA works across crops, livestock, water, and aquatic food systems, supported by the CGIAR global research partnership.

“The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) seeks to recruit a Research Officer (II) – Gender who supports multidisciplinary research under three initiatives.” “The incumbent will contribute to implementation, fieldwork, data analysis, and dissemination of integrative and strategic gender research.”

Role Summary

The Research Officer II – Gender will support gender‑responsive and gender‑transformative research across three major initiatives:

• ACCEL‑3R (water retention, recharge, and reuse)
• CGIAR Science Program on Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF)
• CGIAR Gender Accelerator

The role involves fieldwork, mixed‑methods research, data analysis, evidence generation on women’s empowerment, and strengthening gender research capacity with national partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement gender‑responsive and gender‑transformative research interventions.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative fieldwork (surveys, FGDs, KIIs, participatory methods).
• Integrate gender and social inclusion across crops, livestock, water, and aquatic food systems.
• Generate evidence on gender norms, women’s empowerment, and inclusive innovation adoption.
• Represent ICARDA/CGIAR in workshops, conferences, and consultations.
• Build partnerships with NGOs and strengthen national partners’ gender research capacity.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and donor reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Development, Economics, Human Geography, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in gender, climate change, agriculture, livestock, water, or food systems research.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of gender‑transformative approaches and women’s empowerment frameworks.
• Excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage mixed‑methods research and fieldwork.

Terms & Benefits

• Position Level: HG 14
• Base Salary: USD 978 per month (minimum)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and life insurance, offshore pension plan, and access to ILRI campus facilities (dining, sports, secure environment).

How to Apply

Submit your application online via the ILRI recruitment portal: 👉 http://ilri.simplicant.com

Required documents:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV with contact details of three referees
• Clearly indicate REF: ROIIG/ICARDA/016/26 in the subject line

Deadline: 8 July 2026 Note: ICARDA/ILRI does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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