The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a qualified research assistant to work in Socio-economic research based in Nairobi.
The main tasks of the position are:
The main tasks of the position are:
- To perform economic analysis in seed and ware potato systems using a variety of quantitative methods.
- To collect data related to potato ware and seed production and commercialization.
- To prepare technical reports and peer review journal publications.
- To participate in capacity building training with national partners staff
- To assist other CIP researchers working in potato seed systems
The successful candidate will require:
- A M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics and at least two years of working experience in agricultural research.
- Experience in collecting high quality socio-economic data and good knowledge of quantitative methods
- Good writing skills and excellent writing skills in the English language.
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V., an example of their written work, and the names and contact information of three referees to Naomi Zani (cip-nbo@cgiar.org)
or send in an envelope to the
International Potato Center-SSA,
Box 25171 Nairobi,
Kenya 00603.
The deadline for sub mitting applications is 6 October 2010. You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs
