The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is temporarily headquartered in Cotonou, Benin. The following position is currently open:
Position: Research Assistant-Economics/Agro Economics
Ref: GSS/03/RD/January 2011
Category: GSS
Location: Dar es Salaam Republic of Tanzania
Under the general supervision of the Head of Program 4 and the direct supervision of the Agricultural Economist in Dar es Salaam, the Research Assistant will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will be a part of a multi-disciplinary research team with a
common goal of and responsible for working to sustain and improve the productivity of and competitivity of rice-based production systems in Africa consistent with Africa Rice Center's mission and mandate. He/she will assist the program leader in conducting research within the team with the specific tasks that include, but not limited to:
• Assist to generate profiles of rice-based production systems in key ecologies along the upland-lowland continuum in Africa.
• Assist in identifying opportunities and constraints to improving performance of the rice based systems.
• Assist in developing crop budgets and farm models to assess and identify optimal production and resource allocation decisions in rice-based systems along the upland-lowland continuum.
Profile and experience
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Agro-Economics, Economics with specialization in production economics, policy analysis or impact assessment;
• Good capacity in data analysis and the use of software such as SPSS, Stata, EViews and other relevant software;
• Good knowledge in database management and the use of computer tools (Excel, Access, etc.);
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment;
• Experience in an international institution would be an asset;
• Ability to innovate and to take initiatives;
• Capacity to work in team and collaborate with scientists from the National Agricultural Research Systems;
• Ability to communicate and to be open to changes;
• A good command of English;
• A working knowledge of French would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the key agricultural issues in the African context in general and in the Eastern Southern African region would be an asset;
Application Procedure:
Send by e-mail, fax or post, a detailed CV along with a letter of interest and the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail contacts) to:
Human Resources Manager
01 BP 2031 Cotonou (Bénin)
Tel (229) 21 35.01.88
Fax: (229) 21 35 05 56
E‐mail: AfricaRice‐hr@cgiar.org
Applications will be considered up to February 25, 2011 or until the position is filled.
AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.
AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Source: AfricaRice Job Vacancy for Research Assistant - Economics / Agro-Economics (http://www.warda.cgiar.org/warda/jobs/AfricaRice_Research%20Assistant%20_Economics_Agro%20Economics_%20position_Dar%20es%20Salam_Tanzania.pdf)
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