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    Senior Associate ScientistTrade Economist - Manila, Pilipinas - International Rice Research Institute

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    The Senior Associate Scientist under the Transformative Policies and Investments (TPI) Unit will be part of the socioeconomic modeling and policy analysis group. The successful applicant will contribute to building a strong economic modeling group to support decision-making on policies and investments relevant to rice trade and rice-based food systems transformation. S/he will be asked to conceptualize, plan and conduct substantial research on rice markets and policy and their drivers using partial equilibrium and/or general equilibrium economic modeling techniques at the global, regional and national scales. Additionally, S/he will conduct ex-ante impact assessment of planned policy changes and ex-post evaluation of past policies. The candidate will also contribute to the improvement and development of research tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, scientific publication in international peer-reviewed journals and overall dissemination efforts through reports, policy briefs, and presentations in national/international workshops and conferences.

    This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the conceptualization of research through rice trade modeling and other model-based analysis with the economic modeling team of the unit
  • Contribute to the improvement of the IRRI Global Rice Model and build capacity in other global analytical tools
  • Contribute to demand-led policy research leading to policy advice, and develop country-specific scenarios
  • Manage implementation of research studies
  • Consolidate, evaluate, verify and analyze data related to research studies.
  • Interact with other researchers working on economic modeling for rice trade and domestic policy analysis both within IRRI, CGIAR and other relevant international and national institutions
  • Assist the Economic Modeler in engaging with national partners and policymakers to identify topical research issues that need immediate economic modeling and analysis
  • Coordinate closely with collaborators within the unit and seek guidance from supervisors leaders on the scope of the economic modeling work for policy analysis other specific research areas
  • Manage other research activities such as services sourced out from other units, private research partners, collaborators, and/or consultants;
  • Guide/coach scholars and interns;
  • Act as a resource person in workshops within and outside IRRI and CGIAR, whenever necessary.
  • Improve, manage and maintain the IRRI Global Rice Model;
  • Progress and initiate own and collective scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and/web-based publications;
  • Actively contribute to the content of project reports, scientific papers, data articles, posters and databases as appropriate;
  • Present research studies at seminars and/or conferences (local/international).

    • Qualifications:

  • Minimum Master of Science degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics with 3 years of solid experience in economic modeling, econometrics, agricultural trade and policy analysis, research methodologies, and strong publication record
  • Candidates with PhD are also welcome to apply

    • Skills Required:

    Mandatory:

  • Has minimum of two years of experience in economic modeling for policy analysis using partial or general equilibrium models
  • Has excellent analytical skills using advanced quantitative techniques for economic modeling, econometric analysis, and writing scientific reports
  • Has strong oral and written communication skills
  • Has strong publication record
  • Has experience with Research management
  • Has good presentation skills

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  • International Rice Research Institute

    Senior Associate ScientistTrade Economist

    1 linggo ang nakalipas

    International Rice Research Institute Manila, Pilipinas

    · Job Description · Description · –> · The Senior Associate Scientist under the Transformative Policies and Investments (TPI) Unit will be part of the socioeconomic modeling and policy analysis group. The successful applicant will contribute to building a strong economic modelin ...

  • International Rice Research Institute

    Senior Associate ScientistTrade Economist

    1 linggo ang nakalipas

    International Rice Research Institute Manila, Pilipinas

    · Job Description · Description · –> · The Senior Associate Scientist under the Transformative Policies and Investments (TPI) Unit will be part of the socioeconomic modeling and policy analysis group. The successful applicant will contribute to building a strong economic modelin ...

  • International Rice Research Institute

    Senior Associate ScientistTrade Economist

    1 linggo ang nakalipas

    International Rice Research Institute Manila, Pilipinas

    · Job Description · Description · –> · The Senior Associate Scientist under the Transformative Policies and Investments (TPI) Unit will be part of the socioeconomic modeling and policy analysis group. The successful applicant will contribute to building a strong economic modelin ...