Research Associate - Socio-economist
World Vegetable Center
- Taiwan
- Permanent
- Full-time
headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs
that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world through increased production and consumption
of nutritious and health-promoting vegetables. For more information about World Vegetable Center, please visit our
website
WorldVeg seeks to recruit a Research Associate - Socio-economist to strengthen the ability of the Center to provide
evidence-based solutions for making vegetables more available, affordable, and accessible in lower-income countries.
She/he will support the impact assessment research including monitoring and evaluation of existing projects in the
region but could also contribute to projects globally. The incumbent will be based in the Center's regional office for
Eastern and Southern Africa in Arusha, Tanzania.Key Responsibilities:
⚫ Support the designing and implementation of ex-post impact evaluations of the Center's technologies and
interventions using scientifically rigorous methods of impact evaluation.
⚫ Contribute to food systems research including assessing the availability, accessibility and affordability of healthy
diets with a focus on vegetables.
⚫ Support quantitative and qualitative studies to identify opportunities and constraints to technology adoption
(particularly including seed) and food systems change.
⚫ Contribute to the design and implementation of projects aimed at improving the functioning of vegetable value
chains, improving diets and nutrition, and the empowerment of disadvantaged groups.
⚫ Support the collection of project monitoring data on a regular basis to measure project achievement against the
performance indicators.
⚫ Contribute to the preparation of research reports, academic journal articles, and other documents as required.
⚫ Prepare presentation materials.
⚫ Liaise with local partners including the government and universities as required.
⚫ Organize and facilitate workshops with partners.
⚫ Perform any other duties as required by the needs of the Center and the Supervisor.Required Qualifications:
⚫ Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Development Studies or related discipline
with a strong focus on applied research.
⚫ Experienced in conducting household surveys.
⚫ Strong experience in econometrics to analyze household survey data.
⚫ Strong expertise in data analysis including using statistical data analysis software like Stata or R.
⚫ Experience in writing scientific publications.
⚫ Skills in qualitative research methods will be an advantage
⚫ Able to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural and multinational environmentThe Reward: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with competitive pay and benefits.The candidate we hire will embody WorldVeg's Five Core Values:1. Dedication to Innovation and
Supports the conduct of world-class science, respects
Knowledge Sharing
ethical standards, and is committed to sharing results in a
transparent manner.
2. Commitment to Impact
Aspires to achieve positive, tangible, and lasting impact
contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Commitment to Partnerships
Believes in the value of partnerships to advance research for
development.
4. Respect for People
Respect the diversity of gender, culture, ethnic origin,
religion, age, beliefs, and views.
5. Respect for the Environment
Strives to minimize its environmental impact and to introduce
greener technology and practices.How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application explaining their suitability for and interest in the position
along with a curriculum vitae, a recent passport-size photograph, names, and addresses (including telephone/fax/e-