Vacancy:
Research Assistant - CIMMYT
The
Organization
The International
Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®
(www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
(www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We participate in an
extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar research
and development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental
and civil society organizations, farmers, and the development assistance
community.
The Position
The incumbent will
work under the supervision of Project Leaders in the Socioeconomics Programme
(SEP), and provide scientific research and project support to the Programme
Director and scientists in implementing various socio-economics and policy
research projects.
Key Responsibilities
Research:
- Provide research
assistance on enhancing foresight and strategic futures for maize and
wheat
- Develop
templates for large dataset management
- Conduct analysis
of large datasets using statistical packages like STATA or mathematical
programming software like GAMS
- Conduct
literature searches and reviews by drawing from on-line searches,
libraries, and other sources
Networking
- Attend and
participate in project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and other events
- Attend
scientific conferences
Administration
- Organize project
meetings and workshops
- Develop work
plans and budgets for subcontracts and collaborators
Essential
Qualifications
- MSc degree in
Mathematics (operation research), Statistics, Agricultural Economics or
related area
- Ability to
handle large datasets using Stata or other statistical packages
- Good knowledge
of statistical packages (Excel, Stata, SPSS, etc.); good knowledge of
MATLAB or other software on mathematical programming
- An effective and
energetic team player, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and
multi-cultural environment
- Strong
self-motivation and innovative skills, with capacity to work independently
and meeting deadlines
Terms
of offer
The World
Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and
gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff
diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from
qualified women.
This position is on
local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable
subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance,
continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
The position will be
based in CIMMYT office in Nairobi.
How
to apply
Interested applicants
should apply by 21st June, 2013, but the position will remain open until
filled.
Please note that only
short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to
learn more about CIMMYT and by accessing our web site: www.cimmyt.org
or
www.worldagroforestry.org
www.worldagroforestry.org
