Researcher, Agriculture Natural Resource Management

Researcher, Agriculture Natural Resource Management (AgNRM) – Location: Regional Center for Asia About IIRR

IIRR is a global leader in rural development. Since 1960, IIRR has improved the lives of over 62 million people across five continents. Our programs address health, education, and environmental challenges in rural communities, prioritizing sustainable and scalable solutions that empower people to improve their livelihoods. IIRR operates regional offices in Africa, Asia, and North America.

The Researcher, AgNRM provides technical leadership in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and climate change across IIRR’s thematic programs. The role supports project development, research, training, and capacity-building initiatives. The Researcher, AgNRM also contributes to education, communication, and youth-focused activities requiring AgNRM expertise.

Working closely with program teams, the Researcher, AgNRM helps identify learning agendas and action research opportunities, and supports the implementation of planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (PMEL) systems. This position reports to the Director, Regional Center for Asia .

1. Lead the design and integration of new AgNRM initiatives within IIRR’s three thematic program areas, including projects, international and customized training courses, and technical missions.

2. Promote synergy between AgNRM and other focus areas such as livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, health, gender, and institutional capacity development.

3. Build and maintain partnerships with regional, international, and local organizations involved in AgNRM.

4. Manage and facilitate international training courses and study programs, and identify opportunities for new trainings in coordination with staff.

5. Identify and implement relevant action research initiatives in line with IIRR’s strategic program goals.

6. Support the development and application of PMEL systems at project and program levels.

7. Contribute to resource mobilization through concept notes, project proposals, and other fundraising tools.

8. Represent IIRR in engagements with partners, donors, and other external stakeholders.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resource management, climate change, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in AgNRM and climate change programming, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation within rural development contexts.

• With at least 3 years of strong social research experience: including research design, implementation, data collection, data analysis and research reporting, preferably in an NGO setting.

• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal); knowledge of an Asian language is an asset.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with action research and participatory planning, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.

• Strong conceptual and operational abilities in rural development.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.

• Effective team player with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings.

Interested applicants who meet the above job criteria should submit the follow materials via the application portal:

• Cover letter (1-2 page) that summarizes key competencies and skills relevant to the job

• Curriculum vitae (3–5 page summary)

• Contact information (telephone, email)

• Three character references with address and contact email/phone numbers

Closing date of application is 31 August 2025 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.