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  • Posted: Nov 10, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 18, 2016
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    Since inception in 1944, the World Bank has expanded from a single institution to a closely associated group of five development institutions. Our mission evolved from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) as facilitator of post-war reconstruction and development to the present-day mandate of worldwide poverty alleviation in close ...
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    Research Associate

    Job Summary

    • The World Bank Group is seeking to recruit a highly qualified Research Associate to be based in the World Bank Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria to contribute to the priorities of the Livestock-Micro reforms in Agribusiness (L-MIRA) project.
    • The L-MIRA project is a non-lending, advisory project fully funded by the Gates Foundation.
    • The project is led by the Trade & Competitiveness Practice Group, and designed in partnership and with input from the WBGs Livestock Working Group and staff of the Agriculture global practice (GP).
    • The objective of the project is to support the growth of the Dairy and Poultry Value Chains through targeted regulatory and institutional reforms to increase access by smallholder farmers/ livestock producers to improved services/technologies and market opportunities.

    Scope of Work

    • Task 1: Conduct research on tariff structure and taxes on poultry inputs including drugs, vaccines, maize, soybeans, additives, vitamins, poultry cages.
    • Task 2: Conduct research on the government agencies involved in regulating animal feed, drugs, animal health, and poultry processing.
    • Task 3: Map out the procedure involved for drug registration and renewal of licenses
    • Task 4: Conduct general research on the market potential for poultry in Nigeria and assist in the writing of the project implementation plan
    • Task 5: Identify the data collection mechanism and gaps in the poultry sector
    • Task 6: Analyze the market and demand for lab services
    • Task 7: Review the animal feed law specific to issues raised in the Enabling the Business of Agri report.
    • Task 8: Provide general support to the Nigeria L-MIRA project including the participation in missions and meetings as needed.

    Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications

    • The successful candidate shall be required to hold a Master's degree in one of the following areas: Public Policy, Agriculture, Business Administration, Law or any relevant field.
    • 4 to 7 years relevant experience preferably working with a development organization
    • Experience working with government counterparts in Nigeria is preferred
    • Strong experience conducting research including data collection and report writing
    • Experience organizing workshops or events

    Method of Application

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    • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
    Interested and qualified? Go to World Bank on wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org to apply

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