CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs

CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

CIMMYT Zambia looking for “Assistant Research Associate”.

Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 15th June 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 Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023

The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th June 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Assistant Research Associate to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative data collection in the target regions of Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, including but not limited to household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews.
• As an effective team member, contribute to rigorous impact evaluation designs using both experimental and quasi-experimental methods such as panel household surveys, randomized controlled trials, and lab-in-the-field economic experiments.
• Lead field teams in qualitative and quantitative data collection in the target regions of Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, likely to include household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) platforms.
• Contribute to data analysis, likely to include coding and qualitative analysis of interview data, basic descriptive statistics, cost-benefit and econometric analyses, and value chain analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics as guided by the supervisor.
• Support manuscript and report writing and other reporting as required.
• Establish and maintain contacts with external collaborating organizations and partners.
• Organize logistics and financial arrangements related to data collection, team travel, etc.
• Lead in organizing stakeholder meetings and workshops, and oversee taking minutes.
• Other duties and miscellaneous tasks as required and as assigned by the supervisor.

Position in Organization:

• Assistant Research Associate
• Location: Lusaka, Zambia
• Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)
• Full time
• ZA23113

Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Applied Economics (Agriculture Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, or related fields).
• Minimum Five Years Experience.

How to Apply CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/EBDF33CB57/

The Closing Date: 15th June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.