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IPAR Think Tank

Research Assistant position in agritech and gender at IPAR (Dakar)

Deadline
6 days left
Country
Senegal
Language
French, English

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This IPAR recruitment is a paid position in Dakar for a social science research profile focused on agritech, responsible AI, and gender. It is aimed at candidates with a master’s degree in the listed fields and some exposure to applied research, including through an internship or thesis. Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by November 17, 2026 at 5 p.m., with a CV of no more than two pages, a cover letter, and copies of degrees.

Verified on 6 November 2026

IPAR Think Tank is hiring a social science research assistant in Dakar for a six-month renewable contract, paid according to its salary scale, to work on responsible AI and gender: applications are accepted until November 17, 2026. Applications close on 17 November 2026, that is in 6 days.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Diplôme Bac+5 requis

    “Degree at Bac+5 level in social sciences, agricultural economics, gender studies, rural development, public policy, development studies or in a related discipline;”

    Official text (French): Diplôme de niveau Bac+5 en sciences sociales, économie agricole, études de genre, développement rural, politiques publiques, études du développement ou dans une discipline connexe;

  • Expérience minimale

    “Possess initial experience including in the framework of an internship or a university dissertation in the field of applied research notably on issues of gender, inclusion and digital transformation or of agricultural and rural development”

    Official text (French): Disposer d’une première expérience y compris dans le cadre de stage ou d’un mémoire universitaire dans le domaine de la recherche appliquée notamment sur les questions de genre, d’inclusion et de transformation numérique ou de développement agricole et rural

  • Modalité et délai de dépôt

    “Applications must be sent before 17 November at 17 h. by email to [email protected] and include :”

    Official text (French): Les candidatures doivent être envoyées avant le 17 novembre à 17 h. par mail à [email protected] et comprendre :

  • Type de contrat et durée

    “Service provision contract of a duration of 6 months with possibility of renewal.”

    Official text (French): Contrat de prestation de servie d’une durée de 6 mois avec possibilité de renouvellement.

Assets

  • Compétences souhaitables

    “Mastery of research methodologies in SHS (literature review, collection and analysis of qualitative data, interviews, stakeholder mapping); Excellent synthesis skills, writing in French, and analytical rigour; Good knowledge of inclusion, diversity, gender issues and of digital transformations in Africa and of intersectional approaches; Capacity to work in English to interact with the network;”

    Official text (French): Maîtrise des méthodologies de recherche en SHS (revue de littérature, collecte et analyse de données qualitatives, entretiens, cartographie d’acteurs); Excellentes capacités de synthèse, de rédaction en français, et rigueur analytique; Bonnes connaissances des enjeux inclusion, diversité, genre et des transformations numériques en Afrique et des approches intersectionnelles; Capacité à travailler en anglais pour interagir avec le réseau;

Watch points

  • Absence de montant salarial publié

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “service contract”: this should not be read like a stable civil-service role, but as an assignment where immediate autonomy and a quick demonstration of method are expected. The real differentiator is not the theme title, but how clearly you show, in just a few lines, that you already know how to conduct a literature review, run an interview, or produce rigorous synthesis in French. Highlight one concrete field example, even a modest one from an internship or thesis, and connect it directly to issues of gender, inclusion, or digital transformation. Then send a sober, complete, and concise application, without making the recruiter do the work of linking your experience to the project.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Salary and benefits

  • SalaryLa rémunération est fixée selon la grille salariale de l’IPAR applicable à la catégorie des assistants de recherche et en fonction de l’expérience

Countries covered

Candidates with a master’s degree in social sciences, agricultural economics, gender studies, rural development, public policy, or a related field, and some first experience in applied research, may apply. First experience may come from an internship or a university thesis, which matters for applicants who have already been exposed to applied research. The ability to work in English to interact with the network strengthens the application.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Curriculum vitaeCV détaillé (2 pages maximum)
  • Motivation letterLettre de motivation à joindre au courriel de candidature
  • Copies des diplômesCopie des diplômes obtenus à joindre au dossier

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