Vacancy Number: TL/SAE/MK01/08/11
Total salary & benefits package circa USD 130,000 (tax free*)
Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits.
(dependent on qualifications and experience)
The Team Leader / Senior Agricultural Economist will lead a group of economists and other scientists within the Improving Markets Opportunities research team researching issues related to changing demand and market institutions in livestock products in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
The research utilizes multi-disciplinary tools from agricultural economics, agribusiness, innovation systems, and new institutional economics to elucidate the role of markets in promoting pro-poor growth.
Reporting to the Director of the Improving Market Opportunities Research Theme,
the Team Leader will develop and implement a research programme in pro-poor
development in collaboration with a range of local and international partners,
focused on beyond-the-farm-gate elements of the livestock value chain, and
manage day-to-day the team and donor-funded projects. Total salary & benefits package circa USD 130,000 (tax free*)
Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits.
(dependent on qualifications and experience)
The Team Leader / Senior Agricultural Economist will lead a group of economists and other scientists within the Improving Markets Opportunities research team researching issues related to changing demand and market institutions in livestock products in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
The research utilizes multi-disciplinary tools from agricultural economics, agribusiness, innovation systems, and new institutional economics to elucidate the role of markets in promoting pro-poor growth.
Key areas of research are expected to include:
- Quantitative
analysis of livestock value chains to assess interventions that improve
both farmer linkages to markets and the performance of the value chain
itself, including outcomes for the poor
- Assessment
of changing domestic and export demand for livestock products from
developing countries and consequent opportunities for smallholder
producers, input and service providers and value chain actors
- Identification
of institutions and institutional interventions needed to enhance
smallholder incomes and market access
- Methodological
development to support ILRI- and CG-wide markets research platforms.
Requirements
- A
Ph.D. or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or
related discipline
- Proven
analytical and research skills through a track record of scientific
publications, policy documents and related correspondence.
- Experience
of working in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, with
strong preference given to livestock-related experience
- Demonstrated
ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, and strong
interpersonal and partnership management skills
- Strong
English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other
languages is an advantage);
- A
passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor
development.
Person specifications
- Vision
for advancing pro-poor development through knowledge generation;
- Strong
research management experience, including fund-raising and management of
staff and project resources, and experience in private sector agribusiness
is desirable.
- Strong
capabilities in econometric and other forms of quantitative analysis
demonstrated in written outputs;
- Experience
in one or more of the following areas: value chain analysis, supply chain
modelling, agribusiness strategy, consumer demand analysis with focus on
quality and safety, multi-sectoral modeling, and techniques from new
institutional economics as applied in developing country environments;
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in
Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required,
particularly throughout Africa and South and Southeast Asia.
Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Salary: ILRI offers a competitive international salary/benefits package. Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum. * Tax free but subject to compliance with the tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Benefits: Include: pension, Life Insurance, International Medical Cover for staff and dependents, Education Allowance for dependent children, Housing Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Annual Home Leave Travel allowance, Annual Holiday Entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.
Applicants for any of the above positions should send a cover letter identifying the position for which they are applying, and explaining their interest, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability.
They should also send a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: ilri-economists@cgiar.org by 30th September, 2011.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Salary: ILRI offers a competitive international salary/benefits package. Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum. * Tax free but subject to compliance with the tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Benefits: Include: pension, Life Insurance, International Medical Cover for staff and dependents, Education Allowance for dependent children, Housing Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Annual Home Leave Travel allowance, Annual Holiday Entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.
Applicants for any of the above positions should send a cover letter identifying the position for which they are applying, and explaining their interest, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability.
They should also send a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: ilri-economists@cgiar.org by 30th September, 2011.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.
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