CIMMYT Agricultural and Development Economist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Kenya looking for “Agricultural and Development Economist”. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Agricultural/Development Economics may apply on or before 22 December 2022.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Agricultural and Development Economist Jobs 2022
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 05 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Agricultural and Development Economist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Agricultural and Development Economist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Agricultural/Development Economics |
| Experience Required | Demonstrated international research and field experience in the global south and willingness |
| Application Deadline | 22 December 2022 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: CIMMYT is looking for an innovative, self-motivated, and results-oriented Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist to work on; and implement a research portfolio within the Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) Program focusing on identifying the most effective and impactful scaling pathways for key CIMMYT and CGIAR portfolio of genetic, agronomic, policy and mechanical innovations.
Specific duties:
- The role of environmental and market risks in shaping economic decisions of farmers and other agrifood system actors.
- Design research instruments for the collection of multiple types of data (microeconomic, macroeconomic, business) and other relevant data required to advance the research activities identified.
- Articulate the needed scaling investments for field-ready agricultural innovations
- Contribute to the policy learnings through research translation, synthesis (including data dashboards), and dissemination of results to scientific and policy audiences
- Actively contribute to the development of new project proposals and initiatives for advancing applied research in the region and elsewhere as needed.
Qualification & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural/Development Economics or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated international research and field experience in the global south and willingness to implement field research activities in rural areas of Africa and the global south.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with rural communities such as village leaders, extension staff, and others
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment as a member of a diverse work team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Agricultural and Development Economist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 22 December 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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