Postdoctoral Fellow, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date: 07/10/2008
Introduction: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Postdoctoral Fellow to work under the Ethiopia Strategy Support Program II (ESSP-II) for a two-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment. The program has a focus on strategy and policy issues in relation to agriculture, the food system, rural change, and poverty reduction. The position reports to the Director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD) and is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Fellow would be responsible for a) Conducting research, policy advice, capacity strengthening and policy communications in Ethiopia on the strategic issues of agricultural and rural development and poverty reduction under the guidance of ESSP-II leader. More specifically, the position includes the following responsibilities: Policy-Oriented Research: Based on an identified program of work, leading or participating in specific empirical research and synthesis on special studies. The Fellow will be responsible for timely completion of these research projects leading to publication of papers/books on research results. Capacity-Building: Assisting in the development and implementation of capacity building activities in Ethiopia, including providing support to targeted training programs and conducting collaborative research with project counterparts. Policy Communication and Liaison: Maintaining active policy communication with national counterparts through participation in regular policy seminar series, policy briefs, and other fora; establishing active links with various national research institutions; and liaising with donors on regular basis. For more information on the job application visit IFPRI's website.If you have technical difficulties and cannot access the online application form or have questions about the form, please send an email with your question to ifprijobs@cgiar.org.
