IFPRI Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow, Abuja, Nigeria

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)/ Research Fellow for a two (2) year, fixed term, renewable appointment for its Development Strategy and Governance Division. The position reports to the director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division and is based at IFPRI-Abuja office located in Abuja, Nigeria.
Eligibility
• PhD in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Pubic Policy, Social Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in policy analysis and policy recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform critical analyses of own as well as existing research
• Experience in developing, managing and/or reporting on project budgets.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills with demonstrated excellence in written and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (PC and Microsoft Applications).
• Postdoctoral Fellow
o Demonstrated capacity to produce good publications record in peer-reviewed journals.
o Demonstrated experience in effective interactions in a multicultural setting with other researchers and collaborators.
• For research fellow position,
o 3-7 years of post PhD experience gained in relevant employment.
o Good publications record in peer-reviewed journals.
o Demonstrated experience in effective interactions in a multicultural setting with other researchers and with policymakers, donors, and civil society, facilitating impact of research & capacity strengthening
o Demonstrated interaction and participation in professional networks in economics or related field.
o Experience in identifying funding prospects and developing project proposals.
o Experience supervising and/or coordinating research support staff desirable.

Job Responsibilities
Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting research and analysis related broadly to agriculture policy. Some specific areas of potential research include markets, food security, public investment, social capital, governance, commodity value chains, social networking, and technology adoption
• Strengthening capacity through research collaboration and training events
• Developing and overseeing individual work plans and managing or coordinating research projects,
• Developing or assisting in the development of research funding proposals and preparing donor reports.
• Maintaining a high level of research output for publication outlets both within IFPRI, and for peer-reviewed journals within the wider scientific community, on topics of close relevance to the work of the Division.
• Creating linkages to external collaborators and research groups, when possible to further IFPRI's work.
• Maintaining active policy communication with national counterparts through individual consultations, regular policy seminars, policy briefs, and other fora; establishing active links with various national research and government institutions; and liaising with donors, when necessary.
• Assisting in development and monitoring project budget.
• Reporting or assist in reporting on program/project activities and budgets including internal and external reviews
• May supervise or assist in supervising or coordinating the work of Research support staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience of working in African countries, preferably Nigeria
• Experience in government reform processes

How to Apply
Apply via online application form.

Application Deadline:
October 23, 2011

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