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Announcement Date: February 2, 2013 Deadline to Apply: February
23, 2013
PSSP POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The Pakistan Strategy Support Program (PSSP) is collaboration
between Innovative Development Strategies (IDS) and the
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It was
launched in July 2011 and is a country-led and country-wide
policy
analysis and capacity strengthening program. The program
provides analytical support on a range of economic policies
affecting agricultural growth and food security in the country.
The core purpose of the program is to contribute to pro-poor
economic growth and enhanced food security through strengthened
national capacity for designing and implementing
evidence-based policy reforms. This requires improving
research-based policy analysis; building capacity, leadership
and
networks among researchers and policy analysts within and
outside the government; and disseminating research results
among diverse stakeholders. See http://pssp.ifpri.info for
further details.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PSSP seeks qualified candidates to serve as Research Assistants
in PSSPs following theme areas:
1) Agricultural Production 2) Water Management 3)
Macroeconomics, Markets and Trade 4) Poverty Dynamics
Essential Duties:
The successful candidate will participate in a range of
activities including, but not limited to, the following:
Assist in the implementation of data collection and analysis
Collect and maintain data and information from primary and
secondary sources Conduct data analyses using Microsoft Excel,
SPSS, STATA, or other applications Conduct literature reviews and
synthesize evidence Assist in the preparation of discussion papers,
project reports, policy briefs, and journal articles Assist in
project monitoring and reporting to donors Assist with
implementation of capacity strengthening activities and
workshops/seminars/ and conference Other duties as
assigned.Essential Requirements
MA or MSc in economics, agricultural economics, development
economics or related fields. Experience working on topics such as
irrigation, agriculture, poverty alleviation, rural development, or
natural resource
management in Pakistan
Excellent verbal and written English, as well as strong
interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to handle
multiple tasks and produce completed products on time Excellent
analytical skills Ability to work both independently and within a
multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment Experience
with statistics and econometrics including the use of statistical
software applicationsPreferred Requirements
Knowledge of STATA and other econometrics or simulation packages
(such as GAMS) Familiarity with development work in Pakistan
Experience with large household surveysThe selected candidate will
be employed directly by IDS and work on a full-time basis under the
PSSP, in close collaboration
with a team of IFPRI and IDS scholars based in Islamabad,
Pakistan, and Washington, DC, USA.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
writing samples to:[email protected] more detailed
information, please visithttp://www.idspak.com. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Please reference
RESEARCH ASSISTANT in the subject of the email.
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