Global Research Lead

WorldFish seeks to create an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. We provide research and innovation in aquatic food systems to support sustainable development and food system transformation toward healthy and resilient diets. Our 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet outlines our commitment to guiding the transition to more resilient aquatic food systems in three priority impact areas: Social and Economic Inclusion, Nutrition and Public Health, and Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability.

**The Role**:
WorldFish has an exciting opportunity for a senior research professional to be the **Global Research Lead - Social and Economic Inclusion **impact area and provide thought leadership to inspire delivery of poverty reduction and gender equality and youth and social inclusion in relation to aquatic food systems. The research lead will generate compelling scientific evidence that persuades critical decision-makers and market actors—at all levels—to implement inclusive policies and investments in aquatic food systems for shared prosperity and well-being through **three priority **actions:

- Leave no one behind with an inclusive and people-centered blue economy
- Improve the viability, accessibility and affordability of aquatic foods for all
- Support sustainable livelihoods, decent work and well-being.

The **Global Research Lead - Social and Economic Inclusion** will shape the research agenda in the social and economic inclusion impact area and lead WorldFish, partners and stakeholders towards our 2030 goals. We’re looking for a researcher with the vision, ability, and drive to deliver impact by bringing out the best in people in diverse, intercultural teams. We’re seeking someone who inspires their colleagues to be the best version of themselves, someone who is respected by donors, and is committed to deliver to our stakeholders.

**The Person**
- A PhD and demonstrate evidence of commitment to systems approaches in their field of expertise in relation to aquatic food systems;
- Expertise and a track record of leading research, policy engagement, and resource mobilization in **Political economy/ecology (**e.g., in relation to natural resource governance, value chains, decent work) and/or **Gender, **Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Finance, Social Protection;
- Commitment to seeing research create impact for resilient aquatic food systems, and have demonstrated experience of working in the global south, including field experience and a broad network of institutional partnerships;
- Ability to communicate vision with clarity, inspiring colleagues, donors, stakeholders to work with WorldFish towards our 2030 goals, and have a track record to back this up;
- Demonstrated the ability to work across disciplines and sectors.
- A copy of your curriculum vitae,
- A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
- Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

Location: It’s preferable that this position is based in **Penang, Malaysia**, however, other WorldFish locations will be considered. This position will involve **international travel.**

**About WorldFish**

WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances, and translates aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions. Our mission is to end hunger and advance progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation to transform food, land, and water systems with aquatic foods for healthier people and the planet.

For over 45-years, WorldFish's data, evidence, and insights have shaped practices, policies and investments to end hunger and advance sustainable development in low
- and middle-income countries. We have a global presence across 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, with 460 staff of 30 nationalities deployed where the most significant sustainable development challenges can be addressed through holistic aquatic food systems solutions. Embedded in local, national, and international partnerships, our work sets agendas, builds capacities, and supports decision-making for climate action, food and nutrition security, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, blue economy, One Health, and AgriTech, integrating gender, youth, and social inclusion.

A core element of the 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet is focused on building the resilience of aquatic food systems to shocks, which is critical in a time of climate, economic and geopolitical instability.

**Working at CGIAR**

As part of One CGIAR, we are committed to fair, safe and inclusive workplaces. Our diversity powers our innovation. It is critical for our mission. We are driven by our LEAD values (Learning, Excellence, Accountability and