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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
The Transformative Policies and Investments (Policies) Unit is seeking to recruit an Agricultural/Environmental Economist who will be part of the team working on economics of climate change mitigation in rice-based systems in Vietnam. The Agricultural/Environmental Economist will be responsible for ensuring effective and timely execution of analytical tasks, which include but not limited to: 1) design of data collection instruments and evaluation studies, 2) conduct of remote and on-field data collection, 3) management of datasets, 4) data analysis using statistical and econometric techniques, and 4) literature reviews, writing of reports and publications.
This position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Vietnam.
Roles and Responsibilities
Contribute to designing data collection instruments for studies on the economics of climate change mitigation in rice-based systems in Vietnam
Employ statistical and econometric techniques to analyze collected data
Conduct literature reviews, also including summarizing relevant findings
Execute both remote and on-field data collection efforts, ensuring high-quality and relevant data are collected for analysis. This includes organizing and managing field visits, as necessary, to collect data directly on the ground
Collaborate on various projects and initiatives, contributing expertise in agricultural and environmental economics
Take charge of the organization, storage, and management of collected datasets. Ensure data integrity and security while facilitating easy access for analysis purposes
Prepare reports and publications based on analysis and findings. Ensure that these documents meet high professional standards and are suitable for dissemination among stakeholders and the broader community
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Environmental Sciences, Econometrics, or Data Science with at least 4 years of combined experience in research activities on agricultural and environmental economics or
Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Environmental Sciences, Econometrics, or Data Science at least 1 year of combined experience in research activities on agricultural and environmental economics
Strong educational background in agricultural and environmental economics, econometrics or data science
Good understanding and experience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods tools and models
Excellent knowledge of econometrics techniques for ex-ante and ex-post impact assessment
Proficiency in using STATA or R
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Knowledge and capable use of GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
How to apply
Application is supposed to be submitted via the link below:
Here’s the Link for your reference.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
