IFDC Nigeria Senior Research Assistant Vacancies
(1) IFDC- an
International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development
seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT within the Policy Theme
Component of the Agricultural Policy Support Facility (APSF). The
Nigerian APSF aims to strengthen Nigerian capacity for evidence-based
policy making in the areas of agriculture, rural development and poverty
reduction. It supports research and capacity strengthening for the
implementation of Nigeria's national development and strategies. Key
research and capacity strengthening activities will be carried out in
collaboration with the Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Water Resources and with a broad array of agricultural sector
stakeholders, including, other concerned federal and state government
departments, key Nigerian research institutes, and selected private
sector and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this Senior Research Assistant are:
1. Master's degree or equivalent in Economics or Agricultural Economics
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
3. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed
products on time.
4. Strong English writing skills
5. Demonstrated ability to conduct research
6. Capacity for gender-based analysis
7. Familiarity with popular software packages such as STATA or SPSS and
internet-based systems.
8. Self motivated, innovative spirit and excellent interpersonal and
team skills and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse
cultures,
9. Excellent communications and policy research dissemination skills.
10 Familiarity with development policy issues in Nigeria, the ability to
independently design research projects and a publications record.
The location for the above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year
subject to renewal. The candidate will report directly to the Project
Team Leader. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a
detailed curriculum vitae to
a.ipinlaiye@cgiar.org.
All applications must be received latest
at 4:30 pm on December 3, 2007.
(2) IFDC-
an International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development
seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT within the Rural Economy
Knowledge Support System (REKSS), a component of the Agricultural Policy
Support Facility (APSF). The Nigerian APSF aims to strengthen Nigerian
capacity for evidence-based policy making in the areas of agriculture
and rural development and poverty reduction. It supports research and
capacity strengthening for the implementation of Nigeria's national
development strategies. Key research and capacity strengthening
activities will be carried out in collaboration with the Federal
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, and with a broad array of
agricultural sector stakeholders, including, other concerned federal and
state government departments, key Nigeria research institutes, and
selected private sector and non-governmental organizations.
Qualifications
The required qualifications for this Senior Research Assistant are:
1. Master's degree or equivalent in Economics or Agricultural Economics
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
3. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed
products on time.
4. Strong English writing skills
5. Demonstrated ability to conduct research
6. Capacity for gender-based analysis
7. Familiarity with popular software packages such as STATA or SPSS and
internet-based systems.
8. Self motivated, innovative spirit and excellent interpersonal and
team skills and the ability to work with colleaques from diverse
cultures,
9. Excellent communications and policy research dissemination skills.
10. Familiarity with development policy issues in Nigeria, the ability
to independently design research projects and a publications record.
The location for the above position Abuja and the duration is 1 year
subject to renewal. The candidate will report directly to the Program
Coordinator. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a
detailed curriculum vitae to
a.ipinlaiye@cgiar.org.
All applications must be received latest at
4:30 pm. on December 3, 2007.
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