CIP busca un especialista en evaluación y análisis de impactos

El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) está en la búsqueda de un especialista en evaluación y análisis de impactos como Coordinadorr una Unidad de Investigación que promueva la institucionalización de los métodos participativos y la documentación de los resultados e impactos de los procesos de influencia política.

El contrato será inicialmente por 3 años con posibilidad de renovación. La posición tendrá sede en La Paz, Bolivia. Los interesados deberán cumplir con los requisitos que se indican en el anunció adjunto (leer detalladamente los requisitos) y enviar sus documentos con indicando la siguiente referencia "Ref: DL/IE/12/06". El proceso de selección iniciará el 5 de enero del 2007.

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Ref: DL/IE/12/06 Specialist in evaluation and impact assessment

The International Potato Center is seeking a specialist in evaluation and impact assessment to coordinate a Research Unit (RU) promoting the institutionalization of participatory methods and documenting the outcomes and impacts of that process to influence policy. The candidate should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff. Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.

The Context: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes and sweetpotatoes, sustainable management of natural resources and urban agriculture and is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 60 donor members. CIP and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT, also a member of the CGIAR) have overall responsibility for the scientific coordination of a four year project which will promote and learn lessons from participatory research methods that can enhance impacts for and with the poor in agricultural innovation systems in Bolivia , Peru , Ecuador and Colombia . The project will be organized by a number of thematic teams which include participatory evaluation and monitoring, value chains, communication and policy. It will be implemented with a range of national partners in the region, with a particular focus on Bolivia where a Science and Technology Policy Unit for Agriculture will be institutionalized.

The position: CIP seeks an accomplished specialist in evaluation and impact assessment as Coordinator of the Research Unit in the project. The Coordinator will have primary responsibility for providing scientific direction in the Unit and across the project, specific responsibilities include:

Documenting the process of institutionalizing a set of methodologies with a wide range of partners

Supporting the systematic measurement of the outcomes and impacts of this process on livelihoods and poverty to generate credible scientific evidence to influence policy

Promoting linkages to influence policy

Leading the preparation of scientific articles and other information outputs that contribute to the promotion of participatory research methods and approaches as international public goods

The RU Coordinator will work closely with the Project Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of research outputs and reporting. The position is a joint appointment of CIP with CIAT with responsibilities for scientific coordination of the support from both the centers. The position reports to the leader of CIP"s Impact Enhancement Division. It will be based in Bolivia with frequent international travel in the Andean region, and potentially elsewhere.

The successful candidate will:

• be an accomplished and innovative researcher with at least five years of strong research experience in evaluation and impact assessment;


• have a PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, Anthropology or other relevant Social Science discipline


• have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships


• have a strong international publication record


• be fluent in Spanish and English

Conditions: The employment contract will be for an initial three-year term with the possibility of renewal. The position will be based in La Paz , Bolivia . CIP offers a range of benefits for this position in addition to exoneration from local income tax.

Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate"s professional qualifications and work experience to Lilia Salinas at cip-ddg-research@cgiar.org . The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 5 January 2007 and will continue until the post is filled.

All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org .

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply