Socio-Economist

Job Description

Specific duties:

• Lead the technology adoption, impact assessment and ME&L components of NSAF.
• Assess the adoption of NSAF and other CIMMYT innovations across target geographies, particularly improved varieties and soil fertility enhancing practices, including diffusion dynamics and associated drivers.
• Assess the multidimensional (social, economic and potential environmental) impacts of the project, including distributional effects for socially disadvantaged groups (including women, youth and social strata).
• Translate findings into practical R4D priorities and implications, including the development of strategies, options and recommendations to set research priorities, guide policy decisions, facilitate adoption and adaptation, stimulate scaling up and out, and enhance social inclusiveness.
• Contribute to a results oriented culture within NSAF through a clear articulation of impact pathway logic to achieve project goals and develop the associated tools, methods, and institutional capacity, particularly with national partners.
• Assist in resource mobilization, staff oversight, and project management as required.
• Publish research findings in international peer reviewed journals and contribute to dissemination of results to stakeholders

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural/Developmental Economics, or related social science, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in applied agricultural R4D, preferably in developing countries.
• Experience in leading research teams, developing a research portfolio, and mobilizing funding.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences, stakeholders, colleagues and disciplines and to work with and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and to develop strong and effective working relationships with partners.
• Familiarity with smallholder agriculture, particularly in South Asia and its sustainable intensification with external inputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A high degree of personal organization and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure, as well as travel extensively.
• Promising publication record.
• Competencies:
• Teamwork
• Achievement Orientation
• Relationship with External Stakeholders
• Communication
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Multi-Cultural Awareness-Sensitivity

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, a comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

Apply Instructions

Candidates must apply here for 16823 Socio-Economist. Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Wednesday, 8 June 2016. Incomplete applications (CV, Cover Letter) will not be taken into consideration. Cover Letter should refer explicitly to the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies stated above providing clear and concrete examples of where, when, and how the experience was gained. For further information on the selection process, please contact Enrique Martinez, at e.m.sanchez@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
 

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