Job Description

THE ROLE:

The Agricultural Economist will conduct and contribute to studies to assess the economic outcomes and impacts of CABI\xe2\x80\x99s agricultural and environmental work. She/he will work closely with CABI staff and country partners to carry out studies related to agriculture, invasive species, ICTs, integrated pest management, and extension/ communication methods. Work may include the use of bio-economic modelling, cost benefit, social network and systems analyses, value for money assessments and other appropriate methods. She/he will contribute to different aspects of studies, from design to data instrumentation, planning and facilitating training and supervising of field staff and fieldwork.

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO:

• As part of the project team you will, conduct and support surveys and research to assess the outcomes and impact of CABI\xe2\x80\x99s work on project beneficiaries.
• Support socio-economic assessments of CABI\xe2\x80\x99s agricultural and environmental projects and programmes, including use of econometric analysis, economic modelling, cost benefit and cost effectiveness analyses, and ecosystem service valuation methods.
• Contribute to the writing of journal articles, working papers, and other scholarly publications.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesis.

ABOUT YOU:

• Broad understanding of agricultural/environmental and rural development.
• Good knowledge of economics of agricultural and environmental risks e.g. invasive species, high impact pest introductions.
• Good knowledge of agricultural, environmental or development economics.
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and statistical analyses.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

In order to process any applications from nationals outside of the EU and UK, we would require documentation to show the applicant is currently resident and able to work in the in the UK, or is able to relocate on own means and possesses full authorisation from the UK Border Agency (for further information please use the following link )

CABI reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable number of applications are received.

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