Job Title: Research Associate (Socio-Economics)
Location: Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Position/Responsibilities: The Research Associate will work as a member of the maize SARD-SC Project team in Nigeria and provide technical support to the team for conduct of socio-economic studies including baseline and impact studies related to maize value-chain.
Other duties:
• Assist scientists in designing of survey instrument
• Carry out socio-economic surveys nationally and across borders where necessary.
• Supervise other support staff in socio-economic unit
• Entering of data and supervision of data entry of by other support staff members.
• Write report as necessary as and when demanded
• Clean and edit data collected from surveys
• Conduct other assignment as assigned by supervisors
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• M.Sc in Agricultural Economics or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations
• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office and econometric software such as STATA and SPSS
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload.
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary.
• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
• Able to work effectively both in teams and independently.
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 28th May 2013.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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