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  • Posted: Jun 4, 2015
    Deadline: Jun 26, 2015
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Postdoctoral Fellow, Agricultural Economist

    Position Responsibilities:
    • Design and conduct a comprehensive community, household, and plot level survey to generate high-quality data for rigorous adoption and impact assessment of improved varieties.
    • Assemble secondary data on experimental yields and related parameters for a range of technology options which are needed for measuring and attributing impacts on crop yields and incomes.
    • Assess the extent, determinants, and pathways of adoption of improved varieties.
    • Develop and apply innovative methods for quantifying the impacts of improved varieties on food security and poverty reduction in a manner that goes beyond establishing causality and estimating average effects.
    • Publish research findings in international peer reviewed journals.
    • Prepare technical reports and establish adoption and impact database.
    • Translate research findings into recommendations for policy action for greater technology adoption and impacts.
    • Contribute to capacity strengthening of national partners; and
    • Participate actively in annual review and planning meetings.

    Qualification and Experience
    The candidate should have a PhD in agricultural economics, economics, or development economics from a highly recognized university.

    Core Competencies:
    • Demonstrated experience with impact evaluation of agricultural technologies on food and nutrition security and poverty reduction.
    • Knowledge of data collection tools and analytical methods for adoption and impact assessment.
    • Knowledge of econometric modeling methods and software (e.g. Stata) for adoption and impact assessment.
    • Demonstrated experience with large-scale technology adoption and impact surveys.
    • A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and work under pressure.  
    • Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; and
    • Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website by clicking here to apply online.

    We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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