• Lead research efforts to integrate non-spatial applied microeconomic research (e.g., on the evolution of land institutions and farm size distributions in developing regions) with spatial modeling approaches and link these with foresight and spatial targeting/prioritization related activities.
• Identify and bridge the gap between the biophysical and socioeconomic modeling approaches for various agricultural and climate change related research areas.
• Design and conduct relevant research on applied microeconomic analysis of rural transformations, with thematic relevance to the Alliance’s mandate for strategic analysis.
• Conduct research on the economic impacts of climate change, using appropriate methodologies to identify causal mechanisms and assess the trade-offs and opportunity costs of different mitigation and adaptation options.
• Design and implement impact evaluations such as experimental and quasi-experimental methods, provide training and support to research units on these methods, and collaborate with research units to analyze and interpret impact evaluation results.
• Establish tools and approaches based on geospatial data and other datasets to generate policy-informing tools for non-technical decision-makers.
• Mobilize resources in support of this research agenda, broadening support beyond the current One CGIAR initiative funding to include new bilateral projects.
• Supervise and mentor an interdisciplinary research team of research staff, particularly economists and social scientists.
• Contribute to the development of partnerships/collaborations, work plans, and the preparation of workshops.
• Lead and contribute to the writing of project proposals and the securing of new projects.
• Communicate the findings of research to policymakers and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner to inform decision-making.
• Produce scientific outputs for peer-reviewed journals and technical reports.
• Represent the Performance, Innovation and Strategic Analysis for Impact program in key workshops, conferences, and different regional and global events.

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental/Agricultural Economics or related field with economic modeling expertise.
• Previous relevant professional experience.
• Extended expertise in substantive work providing strategic direction to a research area, designing, and implementing scientific processes. Substantial people management (post-doc and/or scientists and senior scientists).
• Recognized internationally as a thought leader and an authoritative voice in their field of expertise.
• Extensive track record of publications in ISI journals with at least 40 peer-reviewed publications.
• Leadership experience of at least four (4) funded research projects. Significant contributions to at least two other proposals.
• Well-developed skills in teamwork, interpersonal and communication; courtesy, tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
• Highly developed skills with personal organization and priority setting.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas complemented by sound judgment and initiative, and the ability to maintain structured and ad hoc communications with supervisors and colleagues to seek guidance.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and practice new technologies as needed.

• Experience designing and implementing primary data collection efforts, such as household and farm surveys.
• Experience designing and implementing RCTs and other experimental approaches to ex-post impact evaluation.
• Research experience with the impact evaluation of digital decision support tools for farmers.
• Field experience in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research.
• Fluency in Spanish language skills.

Benefits