The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and proactive Research Associate.
About CIP
CIP is a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.
About the role:
The Research Associate will work closely with the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project and Scientist, Agricultural Economist in Seed Equal Initiative in ensuring the smooth and efficient realization of the projects and supporting planned impact assessment activities.
Key responsibilities:
Support the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project in:
• Conducting stakeholder and market analyses
• Organizing expert elicitation workshops
• Organizing validation workshops and follows with potato experts.
• Collecting secondary data for ex-ante foresight modeling.
Support the Scientist, Agricultural Economist in Seed Equal Initiative in:
• Collecting primary/secondary data
• Reviewing existing peer-reviewed literature
• Econometric analyses.
• Writing research drafts, policy briefs, communications
What are we looking for?
• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related area with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced statistical research analysis.
• Advanced level of MS Office.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Hard working with ability to handle multiple work activities in an effective manner.
• Scientific papers production and publishing
• Experience in GAMS will be an added advantage.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.
What are we offering?
• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply
How to apply?
Visit the following link: (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/) and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on December xx, 2023and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.