IWMI Research Officer - Agricultural Economics Jobs in South Africa

IWMI Research Officer - Agricultural Economics Jobs in South Africa



The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is seeking applications from highly motivated individuals to fill the positions of Research Officer – Agricultural Economics at the Institute’s Southern Africa office in Pretoria, South Africa.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the ongoing Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System for Southern Africa (ReSAKSS-SA) project related to agricultural policies in Africa, in particular, the Southern African Development Community (SADC).


Responsibilities


  • Analyze agricultural investment, growth and poverty trends, and trade dynamics in Southern Africa.
  • Develop and track indicators of agricultural growth and poverty reduction to assist key project stakeholders in monitoring and meeting policy objectives.
  • Facilitate the preparation of country-level annual reports on monitoring and evaluation of agriculture sector performance in selected countries of the Southern Africa region, focusing on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).
  • Contribute to the preparation of the regional Annual Trends and Outlook Reports which provide details of monitoring and evaluation of agriculture sector performance in Southern Africa, in the context of CAADP and the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP), as well as the Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP) of SADC.
  • Contribute to regional
    monitoring of water resources, and towards the preparation of the report on findings of the monitoring activities.
  • Assist in the establishment and operationalization of country-level CAADP Strategic Analysis Knowledge Support Systems (SAKSSs) in the SADC region.
  • Prepare policy briefs on specific topics for selected countries in the SADC region.
  • Analyze options for the provision of farm insurance and incorporate results in financial models of the agriculture sector.


    Requirements


  • MSc in agricultural economics, economics or a similar discipline. Those with an MSc in a relevant field and with demonstrable substantive experience may also be considered.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ policy research experience.
  • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methodologies (deep understanding of applied econometrics both cross-sectional and time series).
  • Working knowledge of agricultural economics and relevant policy development initiatives in Southern Africa.
  • Knowledge and experience in agriculture/index-based insurance.
  • A record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Work experience in developing countries, especially the SADC region.
  • Demonstrable work experience with various stakeholders ranging from the state to non-state actors in pursuit of policy change.


    How to Apply


    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 7th August, 2019.


    For more information and job application details, see; IWMI Research Officer - Agricultural Economics Jobs in South Africa

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