Dec 23, International Food Policy Research Institute Research Officer Jobs in Nairobi

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer on behalf of International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The successful candidate will have a strong background in quantitative (micro)economic analysis to work with senior research staff on issues related to agricultural development, nutrition and social protection in various countries in Africa and the Middle East.

Specifically, the successful candidate will join IFPRI’s team and support the collection and analysis of surveys and other research activities related to IFPRI’s and the ONE CGIAR’s work the Middle East, Kenya and other countries.

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 50 countries. It is a research center of CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development. www.ifpri.org

Responsibilities

Support the collection of household and agricultural data (e.g. program survey tools, recruit and assist in the training of data collection staff, organize survey logistics, monitor quality of incoming data in real-time)

Prepare data for analysis; build large datasets from multiple sources

Analyze data using advanced econometric methods

Conduct literature reviews and syntheses

Assist in drafting reports and research papers

Assist in capacity building

Coordinate projects and support outreach activities

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics or closely related fields.

A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in academia, the private sector, a development-oriented research organization or comparable institution in the area of impact evaluation.

Knowledge of microeconomic theory and applied quantitative econometric methods

Excellent knowledge of STATA or R

Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment

Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well

Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work

Ability to work independently and with initiative

Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Food Policy Research Institute Research Officer Jobs in Nairobi

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