Research Officer I - Socio-Economics - Internal/External

• Application Deadline: Jul 19, 2023

•  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

•  Full-time

•  World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg)

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) seeks to hire a Research Officer I – Socio-Economics to assist in implementation of the USAID-funded project “Best practice guidelines for vegetable seed kit and irrigation interventions to support populations impacted by disaster in need of emergency crop support”  implemented by WorldVeg Ethiopia country office – Addis Ababa.

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collect high-quality data: design study protocols; select, train and mentor qualified enumerators and field supervisors; and conduct questionnaire surveys with clear sampling strategies;

• Analyze seed systems in Ethiopia with emphasis on vegetable seed;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of alternative vegetable seed distribution models to farmers using quantitative and qualitative research methods;

• Monitor the distribution of seed and other support to farmers using digital data collection tools

• Organize workshops with stakeholders and project partners;

• Coordinate the provision of technical support to project partners;

• Contribute to the documentation of project activities, outputs and outcomes by writing reports, publications, brochures and guidelines;

• Create partnerships and synergies with the private vegetable/horticulture sector, NGOs and government organizations;

• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in social science, agricultural economics, development economics or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience, preferably with an international non-governmental organization.

Skills:

• Proven experience in conducting household surveys

• Excellent computer skills in MS‐office applications and statistical software (STATA)

• Proven experience in qualitative research in agricultural development, including study design, data collection, analysis and write up, and knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods

• Team player with excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners and colleagues in a multi- cultural setting.

Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position level:   HG 13

Minimum Base salary:                  

• Birr 37,575 per month (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. WorldVeg offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its National Staff.  WorldVeg is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. 

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site .

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point by point response to the essential and desirable person specifications. The position and reference number: RO/WV/12/23 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: CLICK HERE on or before 6 July 2023.

WorldVeg/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

To find more about WorldVeg, visit our Website at http:// worldveg.org