Research Associate, Socio-Economic Program – CIMMYT
About the Organization
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technologies to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar research and development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.
The Position
Assisting the Principal Scientist/Agricultural Economist
The Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Principal Scientist/Agricultural Economist of the Socioeconomics Program (SEP), to provide scientific and managerial support in implementing various socioeconomics research projects and play an important role in implementing field surveys, collecting and processing secondary data, developing research reports, policy briefs, communication materials, and presentations on socioeconomics and policy research in maize and wheat systems in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Research Support
Conduct regular field visits to supervise data collection and follow-up with partners
Implement farm household, market and consumer surveys and collect and manage secondary data
Facilitate focus group discussions and key informant interviews in selected areas
Data entry, cleaning and management of survey data
Locate, assemble and analyse secondary data relevant for socioeconomics and policy research in maize and wheat systems
Conduct statistical and econometric analysis of survey and other data using STATA, SPSS or other standard statistical software
Assist in managing and updating existing socioeconomic databases on stakeholder contacts, changing livelihood strategies, poverty, markets, and
Project Support
Conduct literature reviews and assist in preparing strategy documents, research reports and policy briefs to strengthen research and publication efforts
Participate in the development of communication materials to enhance the impact of strategic socioeconomics and policy research in different regions
Establish and maintain contacts with collaborating organizations and partners
Assist in organizing project and stakeholders meetings, and participate in scientific workshops and conferences
Assist in proposal writing
Develop work-plans and budgets for subcontractors and collaborators
Any other duties and miscellaneous tasks as required and as assigned from time to time.
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Essential Qualifications
MSc degree in agricultural economics or related fields from a recognized university
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in field related area
Strong quantitative skills in using STATA, SPSS or any other standard econometric software package
Good understanding of rural economy, agricultural policies, markets and value chains in the region.
Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently
An ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Good interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty and self-motivation.
Able to work well within a team
Strong quantitative skills in econometrics and production economics
Practical experience in organizing and conducting field surveys and focus group discussions, and analysis of farm household and market survey data.
Good writing skills
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years renewable, subject to six (6) months’ probation period.
The position will be based in CIMMYT office in Nairobi.
How to apply
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 20th February 2015. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our web sites www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technologies to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar research and development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.
The Position
Assisting the Principal Scientist/Agricultural Economist
The Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Principal Scientist/Agricultural Economist of the Socioeconomics Program (SEP), to provide scientific and managerial support in implementing various socioeconomics research projects and play an important role in implementing field surveys, collecting and processing secondary data, developing research reports, policy briefs, communication materials, and presentations on socioeconomics and policy research in maize and wheat systems in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Research Support
Conduct regular field visits to supervise data collection and follow-up with partners
Implement farm household, market and consumer surveys and collect and manage secondary data
Facilitate focus group discussions and key informant interviews in selected areas
Data entry, cleaning and management of survey data
Locate, assemble and analyse secondary data relevant for socioeconomics and policy research in maize and wheat systems
Conduct statistical and econometric analysis of survey and other data using STATA, SPSS or other standard statistical software
Assist in managing and updating existing socioeconomic databases on stakeholder contacts, changing livelihood strategies, poverty, markets, and
Project Support
Conduct literature reviews and assist in preparing strategy documents, research reports and policy briefs to strengthen research and publication efforts
Participate in the development of communication materials to enhance the impact of strategic socioeconomics and policy research in different regions
Establish and maintain contacts with collaborating organizations and partners
Assist in organizing project and stakeholders meetings, and participate in scientific workshops and conferences
Assist in proposal writing
Develop work-plans and budgets for subcontractors and collaborators
Any other duties and miscellaneous tasks as required and as assigned from time to time.
.
Essential Qualifications
MSc degree in agricultural economics or related fields from a recognized university
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in field related area
Strong quantitative skills in using STATA, SPSS or any other standard econometric software package
Good understanding of rural economy, agricultural policies, markets and value chains in the region.
Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently
An ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Good interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty and self-motivation.
Able to work well within a team
Strong quantitative skills in econometrics and production economics
Practical experience in organizing and conducting field surveys and focus group discussions, and analysis of farm household and market survey data.
Good writing skills
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years renewable, subject to six (6) months’ probation period.
The position will be based in CIMMYT office in Nairobi.
How to apply
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 20th February 2015. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our web sites www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
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