International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref.: 2022/58/GRS/KENYA
post-doc will partly be involved in the newly established CGIAR Initiatives.
The Position: The Post-Doc in Agricultural Economist will be based in Nairobi-Kenya and will report to the Scientist, Agricultural Economist and co-report to the Leader of Biotechnology. Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and set ex-ante economic analyses for biotech potato varieties in 4 Asian and Sub-Saharan countries.
• Conducts stakeholder and market analyses with a particular focus on implications on potato exports markets
• Organizes expert elicitation workshops in 4 Asian and Sub-Saharan countries for primary data collection and data verification.
• Collects secondary data for ex-ante foresight modeling from national statistics databases, reports, and reviewing existing peer-reviewed literature, including grey literature. • Contributes to project reporting and preparation of scientific manuscripts to be published in peer- reviewed journals
• Experiences with ex-post impact assessments and field experiences is a plus. • Build internal and external contacts to develop relationships for future collaborations. • Keep team members informed of the latest scientific advances in their fields of development. • Develop new projects proposals and applications for external research funding by building on existing strengths and experience.
Selection Criteria
• PhD degree in Economics, Agricultural economics, environmental economics, or related field. • At least 2 years of experience required in ex-ante economic modeling in a developing country context (recent PhD graduates with strong ex-ante economic modeling skills are encouraged to apply as well).
• Demonstrated ability to collect primary and secondary data.
• Ability to organize and facilitate workshops is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to Asian and Sub-Saharan countries.
• Ability to work with strict deadlines and in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver quality products.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.Why should you consider this opportunity? • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. • CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. What are we offering?
• Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
• The contract will be for 3 years with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. • Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. Internationally competitive pension and health plans
How to apply?
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on July 14 th2022, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.