International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Jobs in Ethiopia

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Research Associate – Socio-Economics Program Jobs in Ethiopia

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position level: 2D.


Main duties & responsibilities:

Contributes to the implementation of on-going research projects in Ethiopia, particularly in relation to Enhancing Climate Change Adaptive Capacity and Food Security (ECCAFS) project under the Climate Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) program implemented at Gimbi and Digga

Districts, Western Ethiopia, and the socioeconomics components of DNA Fingerprinting project;

Contributes in designing and implementing field surveys and other socio-economic research activities;

Contributes in designing, implementing, monitoring and supervising Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) demonstration works in project sites;

Compiles, analyzes and rigorously document primary and secondary socioeconomic data sets.
Contributes in developing research reports, journal articles and policy briefs;

Guides, supports and monitors the regional NARES partners in planning and execution of collaborative research activities;

Pro-actively contributes, develops his/her skills and takes increasing responsibilities in all of the above;

Other reasonable duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

MSc degree from a recognized University in Agricultural Economics or any other related field in Applied Economics.

Good econometric skills are essential; combination of good analytical, writing and field work skills; scientific rigor, initiative, ability to work independently.

Excellent command of English language (oral & written)

Knowledge of computer skill (MS Office, SPSS, STATA).

Driving license is an advantage.

How to apply

Applicants Should apply online

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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center Jobs in Ethiopia