CIMMYT is a global research institute for improving the productivity of maize and wheat for food security, enhancing sustainability of farming systems, and reducing poverty. CIMMYT’s regional office, hosted at the Word Agroforestry Centre in Nairobi, is seeking a qualified Research Associate (Agricultural Economics) to support various on-going projects in Kenya and in the region.
The Position
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Project Leaders in the Socioeconomics Programme (SEP), and provide scientific research and project support to the Programme Director and scientists in implementing various socioeconomics and policy research projects.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Research support responsibilities:
• 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
• Data entry, cleaning, and management of survey data
• Locate, assemble and analyze secondary data relevant for socioeconomics and policy research in maize and wheat systems
• Conduct econometric analysis of survey and other data using STATA or other standard statistical software
• Assist in managing and updating existing socioeconomic databases on stakeholder contacts, changing livelihood strategies, poverty, markets, and maize and wheat productivity in different regions.
2. Project support responsibilities:
• Conduct literature reviews and assist in preparing strategy documents, research and survey 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 stakeholder meetings
• Develop workplans and budgets for subcontractors and collaborators
• Any other duties and miscellaneous tasks as required and as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
• MSc degree in Agricultural Economics or related fields from a recognized university
• Strong quantitative skills in econometrics and production economics
• Practical experience in field surveys and analysis of farm household and market survey data
• Strong quantitative skills in using STATA, SPSS or any other standard econometric software package
• Knowledge of geospatial analysis tools and GIS would be an added advantage
• Good understanding of rural economy, agricultural policies, markets and value chains in the region.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently
• 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.
• A copy of driving licence
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, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for a Research Associate” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 17 February 2012. 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 andwww.worldagroforestry.org
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