IFPRI-IFPDC

The International
Food Policy
Research
Institute (IFPRI) /
International Center for Soil
Fertility and Agricultural
Development (IFDC) seeks
qualified candidates to fill
the post of:
Job Position: Research
Assistant / Senior
Research Assistant
Level: National
Location:
The location for the above
position is Abuja and the
duration is 1 year subject to
renewal.
Reports to:
The candidate will report to
the Project Leader
Job Description
Within the frame work of the
NSSP, IFDC/IFPRI seeks a
qualified candidate to serve
as a Research Assistant (RA) /
Senior Research Assistant
(SRA) to provide research,
capacity strengthening, and
communications support to
its activities.
The incumbent will work
under the overall guidance
of the Program Leader.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but
are not limited to:
Perform various task
involving data collection,
data maintenance, and data
analysis using statistical
software and other computer
programs
Conduct literature review
and synthesis analysis
Assist in the preparation of
NSSP background papers,
discussion papers, project
research reports, donors
reports, policy briefs and
briefing notes for
dissemination
Assist senior researchers in
making IFPRI research
programs or projects
Ensure the integration of
gender and environmental
issues in the research and
datasets
Assist in the internal and
external communication of
NSSP activities and outputs
Assist with implementation of
capacity strengthening
activities and workshops/
seminars/ and conference
Perform some administrative
activities related to IFPRI
research programs or
projects
Requirements
Bachelors/Masters degree or
equivalent in economics,
agricultural economics,
natural resource economics,
environmental economics or
related fields
Experience of working on
agricultural development,
poverty reduction, rural
development. Natural
resource management
related research and policy
issues
Strong English writing skills
and experience in preparing
research reports and books
for research team
Familiarity with development
policy issues in Nigeria
Familiarity with statistical
software packages and
internet-based systems such
as SPSS and State
Working knowledge of
communication and policy
research dissemination skills
Demonstrated ability to
handle multiple tasks and
produce completed products
on time
Proficiency in Microsoft
Word, Excel and PowerPoint
and knowledge of Access
Self motivated, innovative
spirit and excellent
interpersonal and team skills
and the ability to work with
colleagues from diverse
cultures.
Application Deadline
5:00pm 31st December 2010
Method of Application
Qualified applicants are
invited to send an application
consisting of a letter of
introduction that outlines the
applicant ’s educational
background, relevant work
experience, and major areas
of professional interest, and
an up-to-date Curriculum
Vitae including the name,
address, telephone, fax and
email contact of three
referees to the following
contacts email addresses:
Administrative IFDC - Nigeria,
Email: [email protected]
All submissions must state
which position(s) the
applicant is applying for.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted for
interview. No phone calls are
accepted.