Research Analyst I/II

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About the Organization

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 60 countries, and works with a wide range of partners. It is a research center of CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network.

IFPRI is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1975.  It is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3). It is not a branch, division, or agency of the United States government. In 1982, IFPRI was granted recognition as an international organization solely for U.S. tax and immigration purposes. 

Job Description

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst I/II in its Development Strategies and Governance Unit. This position is a one-year, renewable appointment, based at IFPRI’s office in New Delhi, India. The Successful candidate will have experience in using mixed methods for research and excellent writing skills. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in India.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the analysis of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) technologies and interventions and their increasing significance as part of agricultural adaptation in the wake of climate change, particularly in the developing countries.
• Assist in conducting cost-benefit analysis, constraint analysis, and policy analysis to estimate the extent to of CSA adoption in the South Asia region.
• Conduct data analysis (using primary and secondary), statistical and econometric analysis.
• Familiarity with trade-related data and data sources to assist with the analysis of trade barriers (tariff and non-tariff) associated with various CSA technologies.
• Preparation of analytical reports and peer-reviewed publishable papers using information from primary surveys and secondary data.
• Assist in the preparation of project reports, policy briefs and journal articles.
• Conduct literature reviews & synthesis.
• Verify or triangulate key data to ensure the robustness and relevance of it in developing indices.
• Regular travel and meetings with various stakeholders including government officials, extension agents, local service providers, and farmers to gather inputs for drafting reports.
• Assist in organizing high level policy forum, workshops and seminars.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• At the Research Analyst I level, Bachelors’ degree plus two years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• At the Research Analyst II level, Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields plus three years of relevant post Master’s work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with large quantitative data sets (data cleaning, management, analysis, etc.)
• Knowledge of standard econometric tools
• Excellent Stata, data visualization (Tableau/Power BI), MS Excel and ArcGIS skills (knowledge of ArcGIS and Tableau/Power BI is not compulsory)
• Demonstrated strong writing skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fieldwork, using mixed methods for research.
• Experience in designing and conducting focused group discussions, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of policy documents. 
• Experience working in rural South Asia
• Experience in liaison and coordination with ministries and departments.

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