BACKGROUND: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
with headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria invites applications for the post
of Agricultural Markets Economist.
IITA is a non-profit organization based in Africa. It works with
national entities to increase food production in tropical Africa. We
have over 100 international scientists and support staff and 900
nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
More information on IITA is available on http://www.iita.org/
POSITION: IITA seeks an Agricultural Markets Economist. The overall
objective of the position is to lead strategic research on market
economics on IITA mandate crops and related activities.
DUTY STATION: Ibadan, IITA Headquarters, Nigeria. Frequent travel is
expected and candidates should be willing to work in small scale farm
settings in Africa.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics or other relevant fields.
Extensive experience in markets economic studies relating to
agricultural issues, preferably in Africa.
Outstanding ability to perform thoughtful critical analysis on market
economics related data.
Ability to work with researchers from other disciplines.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
A strong peer-reviewed publication record.
Minimum of 3 years of organizational, planning and budget management experience.
Minimum of 3 years of donor relations experience including
presentation of concept notes, proposal writing and oversight of
compliance matters resulting in continuously donor funded projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities for the Agricultural
Markets Economist will include:
Conducting market economic studies of commodities along the value chain.
Monitoring economic changes in agriculture in relation to the markets
and vice versa.
Devising methods and procedures to conduct different types of markets surveys.
Creating, as well as to using, various econometric modeling techniques
to develop forecasts.
Applying models of economic behavior to agricultural markets changes
and developments.
Promoting market development through the use of experimental economic methods.
Developing business plans of the commodity value chains.
Maintaining a high level of research outputs for publication outlets
within the wider scientific community and within IITA.
Establishing and fostering relationships and linkages with partners in
national agricultural research and extension systems, the private
sector and Advanced Research Institutes.
Providing technical backstopping and assistance in building market
economic capacity of national programs.
Mobilizing and managing research funds effectively.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a
cross-cultural environment.
Excellent leadership, 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The initial appointment is for three years. IITA
offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications: Interested persons are requested to apply to the Human
Resources Manager with a copy of their CV, names and addresses of
three referees and a covering letter (not more than 2 pages)
indicating their interest/competency in handling the work, overview of
similar work undertaken and their comments on the Terms of Reference.
Please complete our online application form using this link:
http://www.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx
CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
http://www.getnaijajobs.com
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