Job Description
I. Background
The use of ICT in agriculture to mediate transactions in agricultural sector is
widely acknowledge for its capacity to reduce transaction costs and improve
efficiency of transactions. In Africa there has been an explosion of ICT platforms
that target agricultural transactions and the development of farm/rural sector by
linking farmers to markets. Dating back to 1990s, authors have documented how
smalholder farmers can utilize the services from these platform to strengthen
linkages to input, produce and service markets. However, the literature has also
highlighted the potential for ICT technologies to marginalize some farmers,
especially women, while benefitting others – such as the relatively tech savvy
youth. This study is an attempt to learn how and if benefits of participation in ICT
for development platforms deployed in agriculture differ for women and men, and
the youth, and to explain why these differences exist.
The Consultant will work collaboratively and effectively with CIP scientists to
review the existing literature on ICT use in Agriculture using gender lens. The
consultancy will be based on thorough and in-depth desk review of existing
published and grey literature and will focus on Sub-Sahara Africa.
II. Objective
• Conduct thorough and in-depth review literature on ICT for development
platforms in Africa.
• Assess how the design of ICT platforms are likely to affect women, men and
the youth.
• Synthesize and document evidence from literature, how and why the
deployment ICT for development platforms in agriculture could affect men,
women and youth differently.
• Submit a working paper with the findings.
III. Deliverables
• A list of references on the gray and published literature on ICT for
development platforms in Africa.
• Draft working paper detailing the study findings.
• Final revised working paper.
IV. Selection Criteria
• PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Development Economics or
related field.
• At least 10 years; experience working with CGIAR or advanced research
organizations in similar roles
• Demonstrated understanding of the workings of rural farm households and
experience in applied economics, farm management and/or rural
development, gender analysis in agriculture.
• Strong and demonstrated publication record, qualitative and quantitative
& gender analytical skills
• Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary group.
V. Time frame
• Consultancy contract will be for 20 days.
Conditions: This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permit
residents only.
Applications:
Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website:
https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the
names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on October 7, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This consultant will not be in contact with children or vulnerable adults.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.