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JOB TITLELead Agriculture Economist
JOB FAMILYAgriculture & Rural Development
JOB TYPEProfessional & Technical
GRADEGH
LOCATIONAbuja, Nigeria
RECRUITMENT TYPEInternational Hire
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTEnglish [Essential]; French [Desired]
CLOSING DATE10-Feb-2013


The Lead Agriculture Economist will assist the AFTA 1 Sector Manager in delivery of the unit’s work program, assurance of quality, interaction with internal and external clients, including the private sector, staff development and partnerships.


The primary responsibility of the Lead Agriculture Economist will be to provide technical and strategic leadership to the development and implementation of the AFTA 1 program in Nigeria. In particular, the Lead Agricultural Economist will:
• Lead complex operations as Task Team Leader (TTL), both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring quality in all stages of the project cycle;


• Serve as an advisor to colleagues who are themselves TTLs of demanding operations, providing them with mentoring, advice and support;


• Work with the Sector Leaders based in the Nigeria CMU and especially the SD Sector Leader to identify opportunities to address agricultural issues in the Nigeria country partnership strategy, country policy dialogue, budget support operations, and other multi-sectoral projects. Assure a strategic approach to support agricultural growth and effectively communicate that to the country team;


• Identify innovative new opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural sector, by bringing in experience from other regions and with a wide range of instruments;


• Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession. Lead or participate in major analytical activities in Nigeria , and work with AFTA1 colleagues engaged in analytical work;


• Represent the Bank in fora involving the community of development partners. Provide leadership, either explicit or implicit, in the work of the development partners in the sector; Continue reading