Post-Doctoral Scientist – Livestock Sector Policy Analysis and Engagement

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of national livestock master plans with policy and livestock investment analysis and facilitation of stakeholders engagement
Conduct livestock sector and national level economic and policy analysis
Contribute to developing a methodological approach for tracking and supporting livestock policy implementation in partner countries that have completed a LMP.
Contribute to the drafting of actionable and high-quality policy recommendations, technical reports and policy briefs on policy implementation.
Engage regional partners in policy dialogues with respect to livestock
Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and other relevant communication products

Requirements

PhD. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field
Hand on experience in stakeholder or policy engagement related to rural development/agriculture/livestock in LMICs
Strong skill in econometric software such as STATA and R.
Working knowledge of foresight/ex-ante economic impact quantitative agricultural/livestock sector analysis.
Track record of engagement in peer-reviewed publications
Familiarity with the context of livestock systems and sectors in developing countries
Excellent written and spoken English
Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with a team
Proven ability to work independently and within strict deadlines
Ability to travel extensively to regional and international locations.

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