IITA Associate Scientist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria programme looking for “Associate Scientist”. Applicants with a The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics may apply on or before 10 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 Associate Scientist Jobs 2021
The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Associate Scientist to be based in Ibadan, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
| Position | Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist |
| Location | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics |
| Experience Required | At least three years |
| Application Deadline | 10 July 2021 |
IITA Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: IITA seeks to recruit an Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist. The overall objective of the position is to lead strategic and applied research on market economics on IITA mandate crops and related activities. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other social scientists and biophysical scientists as needed, such as agronomists, crop breeders, soil scientists, and IPM scientists. He/she will be a member of the IITA Social Science and Agribusiness Core Competency. He/she will report to the Senior Agricultural Economist and Director of Western Africa Hub.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct market economic studies of commodities along the value chain.
- Monitor economic changes in agriculture in relation to the markets and vice versa.
- Devise methods and procedures to conduct different types of market surveys and value chain assessments.
- Create, as well as use various econometric modeling techniques to develop forecasts.
- Apply models of economic behavior to agricultural markets changes and developments.
- Promote market development using experimental economic methods.
- Develop business plans for project and activities in commodity value chains.
- Establish and foster relationships and linkages with partners in national agricultural research and extension systems, the private sector, and Advanced Research Institutes.
- Provide technical backstopping and assistance in building the capacity of national programs in research on market economics.
- Mentor and backstop graduate students involved in related research.
- Publish scientific outputs in peer reviewed IF journals and others (e.g., technical reports, IITA bulletins, or social media and books or book chapters).
- Contribute to resource mobilization through the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with others.
- Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification:
- The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or other relevant fields from a highly recognized university. He/she will demonstrate experience of at least three years in markets economic studies relating to agricultural issues, preferably in Africa.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IITA Associate Scientist Jobs 2021
Applications must include a covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers.
Closing date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.iita.org |
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