The International Food Policy Research Institute

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow / Research Fellow for a 2-year, renewable appointment in its Development Strategy and Governance Division. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The candidate will play a key role in conducting research, capacity building and policy communication activities to support IFPRI’s research programs in East Africa, the Middle East and North Africa and other countries. The final grade level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications.

Duties Include:
• Conduct country-specific and cross-country research related to economic development, digital agriculture, food security and poverty reduction, and related topics.
• Design and supervise the implementation of household surveys.
• Conduct causal impact evaluations using advanced econometric techniques.
• Coordinate and lead research projects.
• Liaise with donors & senior government stakeholders on policies and projects.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed publications.
• Communicate research to a broad spectrum of stakeholders (researchers, academic, policy makers, local partners).
• Conducting capacity-strengthening activities.
• Contributing to the preparation of internal and external program reports and reviews.
• Supervising various research support staff and providing professional mentoring to others.

Complete position announcement:
https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IFPRI&cws=43&rid=3035