Peace Corps · 1 day ago

Rural Sociologist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Discover, design and adapt training materials aligned to strengthen capacity of colleagues and farmers

Visit a sampling of farmer groups and hold focus group discussions on areas of opportunity and need as understood by the groups

Create and submit an initial findings report to their supervisor

Do technical extension work

Meet with relevant local, parish and national government, public and private sector entities to examine ways to collaborate and leverage partnerships for effective service provision

Assist the PCRVs' assigned parishes

Provide training of trainers and other training materials for two other parishes

Qualification

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Master's in SociologyRural development experienceInternational development experienceReport writingQualitative research methodologiesCross-cultural flexibilityTolerance for ambiguity

Required

Master’s degree in Sociology with a focus on Agriculture, Environment, Development, or a related field

2 years of experience in helping rural families and/or organizations that work with rural families to develop the capabilities, assets, and activities required for families to earn a living from agricultural production and services

2 years’ experience in helping rural families and/or organizations that work with rural families to achieve a livelihood that can strengthen their ability to cope with and recover from societal, marketplace and environmental stresses and shocks

2 years of international development experience in either national level or community-based

Experience in assessment and report writing; training and facilitation

Working knowledge of qualitative research methodologies

Ability to live and work under challenging emotional and physical conditions

Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated flexibility in cross-cultural environment

Ability to engage at all levels – community to policy

High tolerance for ambiguity and high level of flexibility