International
Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
POST: Scientist-Production Economics,
Innovation Systems and Markets (Eastern and Southern Africa)
ICRISAT is seeking applications
from a dynamic and highly innovative Scientist with a strong background in
production economics, markets, institutional innovations and impact assessment.
The position will be based in Kenya or Malawi working within the Research
Program on Markets Policy and Institutions in ESA.
ICRISAT is a non‐profit, apolitical, international
organization for science‐based
agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers of
the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is
supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks.
ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in Hyderabad, India has regional centers
and research teams in Asia and Sub‐Saharan
Africa. ICRISAT’s Regional hub for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) is located
in Nairobi, Kenya, with scientists also located in research centers in
Lilongwe, Malawi and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. ICRISAT’s work covers all countries in
ESA. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
THE JOB:
•Study economic, social and
institutional issues at micro- meso and macro-level that affect the development
and application of integrated quality agricultural innovations in sub-Saharan
Africa.
•Analyse of the drivers of change
and options for agricultural productivity growth and sustainable
intensification and diversification in dryland crop-livestock farming systems.
•Develop, stimulate and assess
technological and institutional innovations to improve interactions between
farmers, input and output markets, service providers, researchers, media and
policy makers.
•Understand technology adoption
pathways and differential outcomes on poverty, gender, and food security for
targeting technology and policy interventions.
•Conduct research on agricultural
innovation systems and interact with private and public sector to strengthen
seed systems, rural learning & value chains to synthesis key findings
across crop and resource management technologies.
•Collect information through
interactions with biophysical scientists and partners in different countries to
identify policy relevant factors and map institutional architectures that
condition technology development, testing, adaptation and adoption.
•Prepare research reports,
journal articles, seminar papers, and take initiative in developing project
proposals.
THE PERSON:
•Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics,
Applied Economics or related social sciences with proven knowledge of or
interest in institutional analysis.
•Preferably 5-years post-doctoral
experience in production economics, institutional analysis, markets and impact
assessment.
•Ability to review literature and
gather information using different tools (qualitative and quantitative/
unstructured and semi-structured) and skills for analysis of data using
standard econometric methods and software (e.g. STATA and GAMS) are essential.
•Good analytical skills and
ability to write in English, including skills to present and communicate more
complex concepts using concise and accurate styles that will help draw key
lessons and conclusions. A good working knowledge of French would be an added
advantage.
•Good interpersonal skills and
ability to operate effectively across cultural boundaries and maintain
effective working relations with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds with respect for diversity is essential.
EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONS:
This is an internationally
recruited staff position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits
package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for three years, and
extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.
An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply on or
before 15 May 2012 by email to: ICRISATjobs@cgiar.org, with a letter of
motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of
three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience. The reference name of the position
(Scientist-Production Economics-ESA), should be clearly indicated in the
subject line of the email. Screening of applications will begin in June 2012
and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be
acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women
on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and
welcomes dual-career couples.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientist-Production-Economics.htm
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