CIMMYT Spatial Economist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Kenya looking for “Spatial Economist”. Applicants with a D. in economics may apply on or before 13 January 2023.
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 Spatial Economist Jobs 2022
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 13 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Spatial Economist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Spatial Economist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | D. in economics |
| Experience Required | At least 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 13 January 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2022
Specific duties:
- Develop and/or adapt ex ante analytical frameworks and protocols for agronomy projects, including implementing survey protocols and data management for agronomy investments in the Excellence in Agronomy One CGIAR initiative and related project activities.
- Develop novel methods and reproducible workflows for foresight analysis of relevance to the One CGIAR initiative on Foresight and Metrics to Accelerate Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation.
- Design and supervise ex ante impact analyses of project activities, as needed.
- Organize, manage, and analyze primary data collection through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, farm household surveys, and market surveys.
- Compile national and state statistics and review the existing literature, including peer-reviewed publications, unpublished reports, and government policy documents.
- Strengthen the impact culture within CIMMYT and among partners through better articulation of impact pathways and ex ante / ex post impact evaluations.
- Contribute to project reporting and preparation of scientific manuscripts to be published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
- Build institutional networks and contacts for the effective functioning of the current project and for developing future collaborations.
- Contribute to building up the associated funding base.
Qualification & Experience:
- D. in economics, geography, statistics, computer science, or another discipline with topical and methodological relevance for the applied analysis of agriculture and rural development.
- At least 2 years of Postdoctoral work experience in a developing country context. However, recent Ph.D. graduates from internationally ranked institutes with strong analytical skills are also encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated skills in spatial modeling, econometric analysis, and/or machine learning methods. Familiarity with field experiments (e.g., RCT design and implementation) and/or spatial econometrics and/or geo-statistics would be valuable.
- Demonstrated ability to collect primary and secondary data and develop analytical frameworks on tradeoff analysis, policy/market analysis, and business model analysis.
- Experience in quantitative adoption and impact analysis would be a plus.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work with deadlines and deliver quality products.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Spatial 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: 13 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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