International Food Policy Research Institute

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Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow (ARF) / Research Fellow (RF) for a two (2) year, fixed term, renewable appointment for its Development Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD). The successful candidate will join the research team focusing on enhancing the impact of policies and rural investments on poverty, food security and employment in the Middle East and North Africa. Main duties include:produce cutting edge research and the development and dissemination of research products and tools, contribute to the broader research and capacity building agenda of the Egypt office and develop her/his own research projects. This position is based in Cairo, Egypt and will involve travel to other countries where IFPRI conducts its research, including Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia and Washington, DC. Final grade level will be determined by demonstrated expertise and experience.
Please note that Associate Research Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.

Requirements:

• PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics or closely related fields
• Excellent econometric/statistical skills and excellent knowledge of STATA
• Demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques used in microeconomic analysis and panel data analysis
• Experience in working with/combining different datasets like household surveys, agricultural surveys, and other socioeconomic datasets for innovative statistical and econometric analysis
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality research for publication in top, peer- reviewed journals
• Strong team player, self-motivated and ability to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to relocate to Egypt and travel to other MENA countries
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

At the Research Fellow Level:

• 3+ years of post-PhD experience relevant to the job and demonstrated fundraising experience
• Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Major external recognition within peer professional network due to publications and other leaderships activities
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong experience building and managing teams
• Demonstrated leadership in developing global research programs for policy recommendations