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August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

International Food Policy and Research Institution (IFPRI)

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Associate Research Fellow / Research Fellow (22-157 and 22-160)

JOE ID Number: 2022-02_111470581
Date Posted: 10/21/2022
Date Inactive: 01/31/2023
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate Research Fellow / Research Fellow (22-157 and 22-160)
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Locations: NW, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
JEL Classification: Q0 -- General
Keywords:
Health Economics
Economics
Nutrition
Full Text of JOE Listing:

#22-156 Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow will conduct research on issues related to agricultural transformation and rural-urban linkages. The fellow will perform research using a range of quantitative research methods, but with a strong focus on economywide computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling conducted at country and/or subnational scales. The researcher will work with a team to develop innovative methods for identifying policy and investment priorities to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

About 80% of this job will be dedicated to applied research, the remaining 20% will be on capacity-building, policy engagement, and outreach activities supporting evidence-based policy analysis, particularly within IFPRI’s Country Strategy Support Programs (CSSP).

#22-160 - Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow –Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – will be responsible for conducting research, providing technical and analytical support to the National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN), and generating peer-reviewed research for national and international consumption. Related to their fields of expertise, the candidate will also lead capacity strengthening activities to enhance data analysis. The candidate will work closely with NIPN policy analysts and the GIZ policy advisor to identify gaps in evidence to use for implementation of Ethiopia’s Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS). Participation in global NIPN experience sharing is also expected.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2023
Application Instructions:
Please complete the online application and provide a complete resume, cover letter accompanying the application should describe the candidate’s interest and any experience in these research topics, and 3 references. For more information about IFPRI, please visit our websites at www.ifpri.org.

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.