Description:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Malawi, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst. The position will be attached to IFPRI’s Malawi Strategy Support Program based in Lilongwe. The initial contract will be for a period of one year, with a possibility to renew depending on performance and funding.
Essential Duties:
This is primarily a research position, requiring a good understanding of agriculture and rural development, solid theoretical foundations in micro-and macroeconomics, and experience with quantitative methods including econometric analysis of panel data and management of large data sets.
The specific duties of the post holders will include:
- Data cleaning and management.
- Designing data collection instruments/protocols and training/supervision of enumerators, sometimes outside of Lilongwe.
- Econometric analysis of household surveys, price surveys and other large data sets.
- Analysis of nutritional data
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of macroeconomic models of Malawi’s economy.
- Writing and editing of research reports, policy notes, academic papers, and other documents.
- Liaising with GoM and development partners to maintain up-to-date data files and summary statistics.
- Interacting with officials from the GoM, civil society, and the development partners on topical issues related to agriculture, food security, and poverty reduction in Malawi.
- Responding to urgent requests for rapid analytics by the government, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Participating in research outreach and dissemination activities, such as conferences and workshops.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree in Economics or a related field
- 1-2 years of work experience or demonstrated excellence in research.
- Experience using statistical packages such as Stata.
- Familiarity with theoretical and technical issues related to agriculture, economic development, poverty, food security, and/or nutrition in Malawi.
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent English writing skills, especially technical and academic writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Excellent presentation skills in seminars and workshops.
- Experience with the analysis of commodity prices.
- Experience with the analysis of panel data.
- Experience with macroeconomic modeling.
- Work experience with a reputable research, government, or non-governmental institution working in the fields of agricultural or development policy.
- Published research outputs in peer-reviewed journals or high-quality discussion papers or policy briefs/notes.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, competencies, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
To Apply:
Applications should be submitted by email to IITA-Malawi@cgiar.org with copy to IFPRI-Lilongwe@cgiar.org no later than 3 October 2021. In the subject of your email, please specify the subject “Application for Research Analyst - IFPRI”. Applicants should provide a CV, including the names and contact details (address, phone numbers, and emails) of three referees, and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.