IITA States Policy Analysis Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria programme looking for “States Policy Analysis“. Applicants with a PhD degree or equivalent may apply on or before 08 July 2021.
IITA is an award-winning, research-for-development (R4D) organization, providing solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa. Since 1967, IITA has worked with international and national partners to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.
IITA States Policy Analysis Jobs 2021
The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of States Policy Analysis to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
| Position | States Policy Analysis |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | PhD degree or equivalent |
| Experience Required | Minimum 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 08 July 2021 |
IITA Job Vacancy 2021
Objective and Scope of Work: The broad objective of the study is to identify and analyze government goals and targets for agriculture, assess the target constraints and bottlenecks, that restrict the use of inputs, characterize and map the size of the production inputs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticides and other agro-chemicals, and also identify existing programs, and initiatives working towards the achievement of agricultural transformation in the selected states. This will involve identification, synthesis, and analysis of various sectoral and macroeconomic policies and regulations impacting the agricultural sector in a target country with a view of making implementable recommendations for Zero Hunger Project Alignment
Thematic areas to be explored will include:
- Increasing agricultural production and productivity
- Achieving zero hunger
- Promoting nutrition and addressing hidden hunger
- Value chain development and facilitation
- Promoting agriculture as business; entrepreneurship
- Mechanization
- Agriculture and job creation
Qualification:
- At least PhD degree or equivalent in one or more of the following disciplines: agriculture science; development economics, strategic planning/management, social sciences, or other related fields with proven and demonstrated experience on similar consultancy.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of International development experience, including work in developing countries.
- Demonstrated experience in formulating social policies, designing and implementing analytical activities.
- Proven ability to write policy briefs, research papers, articles, technical reports and documents in English.
- Demonstrated professional and interpersonal communications skills suited for donor clients, government and other stakeholders (including data visualization, report writing and presentations).
- Track record of successful delivery of high-level expert advice to governments and international organizations;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and have the initiative to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Experience in using statistical software and relevant analytical tools for both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IITA States Policy Analysis Jobs 2021
Applications should be submitted to the ZHI via email: [IITA-ZeroHunger@cgiar.org not later than July 8, 2021, with the subject head clearly specifying the subject matter you are bidding for i.e. ‘Policy Assessment Consultancy Nigeria (Benue and Ogun States)’. IITA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and empowers both males and females from all religious and ethnic backgrounds and any other diversity groups. Only selected candidate(s) will be contacted.
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| Official Website | www.iita.org |
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