Job highlights

- Masters / PhD in Public Policy,Economics,Environmental Studies,or related field.

- Conduct primary / secondary research and stakeholder consultations as required.

- Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum 6 years of experience in policy research relevant to NRM / agriculture.

- Familiarity with Rajasthans NRM / agriculture policy landscape preferred. Fluency in Hindi / Rajasthani

Role Purpose

ICRISAT seeks applications from a dynamic and motivated professional for one vacancy of Consultant - Policy Studies - under the Transforming Agrifood System programme and the Socio-economics, Inclusion and Impact cluster.

The Project

Components require a defined set of policy studies to inform enabling-setting reforms and to leverage convergence schemes in support of sustainable landscape management across the DNP region. The objective of the assignment is to design and deliver these policy studies and translate their findings into actionable recommendations for policy and programme stakeholders. The work location is Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Key Responsibilities

- Design study methodology for each assigned policy study in coordination with the PI and the relevant technical experts

- Conduct primary/secondary research and stakeholder consultations as required





- Draft policy study reports meeting GEF/FAO technical reporting standards

- Present findings to SPMU/PSC as required

- Support integration of policy recommendations into AWPB planning

- Support integration of policy study insights to inform convergence and state/ central government relevant policies

- Make study findings usable for PSC/SSC discussions, policy dialogues and policy briefs, and for convergence with relevant government programmes and schemes

Minimum Qualifications

- Masters/PhD in Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, or related field

- Minimum 6 years of experience in policy research relevant to NRM/agriculture

- Demonstrated experience producing policy studies/reports for government or donor-funded programmes

- Familiarity with Rajasthan's NRM/agriculture policy landscape preferred

- Fluency in Hindi/Rajasthani.

Terms of Appointment

This is a contract role for 12 months (01 years). It may be renewed based on performance and the Institute's continuing need for the position.

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