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Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Posted on Thu 03rd Jun, 2021 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)


The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist

Ref: DDG-R4D/AS/AME/06/21
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: The Initial appointment is for three (3) years

Background

  • IITA seeks to recruit an Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist.
  • The overall objective of the position is to lead strategic and applied research on market economics on IITA mandate crops and related activities.
  • The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other social scientists and biophysical scientists as needed, such as agronomists, crop breeders, soil scientists, and IPM scientists.
  • He/She will be a member of the IITA Social Science and Agri business Core Competency.
    He/She will report to the Senior Agricultural Economist
    and Director of Western Africa Hub.

Position Responsibilities

  • Conduct market economic studies of commodities along the value chain.
  • Monitor economic changes in agriculture in relation to the markets and vice versa.
  • Devise methods and procedures to conduct different types of market surveys and value chain aassessments.
  • Create, as well as use various econometric modeling techniques to develop forecasts.
  • Apply models of economic behavior to agricultural markets changes and developments.
  • Promote market development using experimental economic methods.
  • Develop business plans for project and activities in commodity value chains.
  • Establish and foster relationships and linkages with partners in national agricultural research and extension systems, the private sector,and Advanced Research Institutes.
  • Provide technical backstopping and assistance in building the capacity of national programsin research on market economics.
  • Mentor and backstop graduate students involved in related research.
  • Publish scientific outputs in peerreviewed IF journals and others (e.g.,technical reports, IITA bulletins, or social media and books or book chapters).
  • Contributionte to resource mobilization through the development of concept notes and proposalsin collaboration with others.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education Qualifications

  • The candidate should possess a Ph.D.in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or other relevant fields from a highly recognized university.
  • He/she will demonstrate experience of at least three (3) years in markets economic studies relating to agricultural issues, preferably in Africa.

Core Competencies:

  • Good knowledge of market studies.
  • Competence in the development of socio-economic andmarket surveys.
  • Ability to perform a thoughtful, critical analysis of market economics-related data.
  • Conversant with tools and approaches applied in market studies.
  • Knowledge and experience with economic evaluation of agricultural technologies.
  • Familiarity with statistical software used in market studies.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publicationsin market-related journals.
  • Experience with resource mobilization.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Excellent lleadership, mentoring, management, interpersonal,and team-building skills.
  • Fluency in oral and written English.
  • Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa is an added advantage.

Remuneration

  • IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. (The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found )

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA.

Click here to apply online

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Important Information

  • Applications must include a Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background / experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for,
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV),
  • Names and Addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor / Superior at his / her present or former place of work).
  • The application should be addressed to "The Head of Human Resources"
  • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
  • While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  

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