JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PRSSP

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks qualified candidates for immediate appointment for the position of Research Analyst for its Policy Research and Strategy Support Program (PRSSP) in Bangladesh. The position is a one-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment. The position will be based in Dhaka. The employee will report to the Chief of Party of the PRSSP. The PRSSP is funded by the      United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Position Title: Research Analyst

Essential Duties:

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with survey design and development of survey instruments.
• Analyze quantitative primary data collected through surveys and secondary data from various sources.
• Prepare tables and graphs and assist with writing journal articles, discussion papers, project research reports, policy briefs, and blogs for dissemination.
• Perform literature reviews, summaries, and annotated bibliographies.
• Travel extensively to collect data and supervise surveys in Bangladesh.
• Interact with collaborators and project partners.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

The position offered to the candidate is based on minimum required education and experience:

• Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, business administration, nutrition, statistics, sociology, or a closely related field.
• To qualify as a Research Analyst, the candidate must have at least 3 years of post-Master’s experience in relevant work, involving survey data analysis using STATA and other statistical software packages.
• Familiarity with issues related to poverty, economic growth, food security, social protection, health, nutrition, gender, and agricultural and rural development in Bangladesh.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well.

IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to its excellence. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Please do not submit any certificates with your application. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidate.