Research Associate

Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Research
Associate for a one-year, renewable appointment in its Egypt Office. The
successful candidate will work with senior research staff in evaluating
programs and policies, with a focus on the impact of digital innovations and
other research support activities related to IFPRI 's work in the Middle East
and North Africa region. Applicants for this position may also be considered
for other comparable positions at IFPRI Egypt.
The position is based at IFPRI's Egypt office located in Cairo. The incumbent
will work under the overall guidance of the IFPRI Egypt Program Leader but
will be employed directly by IFPRI's organizational host in Egypt, the
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area (ICARDA). The
employer of record will be ICARDA and employment policies, compensation, and
benefits of ICARDA will apply to this position. The final position title will
be determined based on the candidate's level of experience. Interested
applicants must have work authorization to work in Egypt.
Essential Duties :
Specific Duties include but are not limited to:
* Provide general research support, including data collection and analysis; preparation of presentation materials.
* Design household surveys for review by the scientist;
* Manage focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and other qualitative data collection tasks.
* Assist with econometric and statistical analysis;
* Conduct statistical and econometric analyses.
* Process and synthesize secondary data, conduct advanced statistical analyses and translate the research findings into reports, briefs, articles, periodicals and newsletters.
* Contribute to the development of scientific databases
* Conduct literature reviews and other background analysis to support design of calls for expressions of interest/proposals Draft, edit, and transcribe reports, manuscripts, proposals, and other documents.
* Organize seminars, workshops, and other learning events.
* Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations, ensure timely and accurate dissemination of research findings to the relevant government authorities and donor agency.
* Manage routine administrative matters related to impact assessment studies, including communications with study teams
* Read and critique completed impact studies and impact study designs
* Communicate research findings to external audiences as appropriate.
* Contribute to capacity development and outreach activities;
* Any other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or management.
Required Qualifications and experience :
* Masters' Degree (or equivalent qualifications) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, Statistics or closely related fields
* At least ‎7 years' relevant experience.
* Specific knowledge depending on program/discipline.
* knowledge of microeconomic theory and quantitative econometric methods
* Proficiency in using statistical packages like Stata, R, and SAS. In our working environment, Stata is most commonly used; knowledge of R would be a plus.
* Excellent quantitative analytical skills
* Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
* Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well
* Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
* Ability to work independently and with initiative
* Willingness to travel
Additional Preferred Qualifications :
* Familiarity with the literature on digital agricultural innovations, agriculture, social protection, nutrition and poverty reduction
* Previous experience related to impact evaluations of agriculture, social protection or nutrition programs and policies
* Experience with GAMS and/or ARC-GIS
* Prior knowledge of GIS and remote sensing would be advantageous.
Physical Demand & Work environment:
* Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time.
* Employee will lift between ‎0-‎10 pounds.
* Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.