IFPRI VACANCY POSTING
POSITION # 09-106 (N)
(INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION)
TITLE: POSTDOCTORAL/RESEARCH FELLOW
GOVERNANCE FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: SHENGGEN FAN
DIVISION DIRECTOR
DIVISION: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND GOVERENACE
LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC
GRADE: 15B/16B
POSTING DATE: MARCH 5, 2009
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 5, 2009
Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to work
as a Postdoctoral or Research Fellow under its research program on "Governance for
Agriculture and Rural Development". The Fellow will work on governance challenges that
affect agricultural and rural development in Africa. The position is a two-year, fixed-term,
renewable appointment, based at IFPRI headquarters in Washington, DC. The final grade
level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications. Please
note that Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3)
years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.
Specific Responsibilities:
The position includes the following responsibilities:
oPolicy-Oriented Research: The Fellow is expected to use cutting-edge research
methods to analyze political and administrative challenges that affect agricultural and rural
development in African countries and to assess governance reform strategies that aim to
address these challenges. The research will cover policy processes as well as policy
implementation. The Fellow will collaborate closely with other researchers at IFPRI and with
members of research organizations in host countries.
oPolicy Communication and Capacity-Building: The Fellow will participate in the
development and implementation of capacity building activities in partner countries, and
engage in a dialogue with stakeholders and policy-makers.
Required Qualifications:
oPhD in political science, public policy, public administration, sociology, development
studies or related field;
oExperience in conducting empirical research in Africa in one or more of the following
areas: politics and policy processes, public sector governance and public sector reforms;
decentralization and local governance;
oKnowledge about problems of agriculture and rural development in Africa;
oExcellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
oAbility to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Preferred Qualifications:
oFluency in French
oExperience in using software for qualitative data analysis
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 excellence. We encourage women and developing
country professionals to apply.
TO APPLY:
IFPRI Employees: Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Alma López/Monica
Dourado
External Candidates: Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on "Careers" and "Research" to link you to
Position # 09-106 - Postdoctoral/Research Fellow, DSG. Please complete on-line
application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest. Also
complete section providing 3 references.
For more information on HarvestPlus and IFPRI, visit our website at www.harvestplus.org
IFPRI VACANCY POSTING
POSITION # 09-106 (N)
(INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION)
TITLE: POSTDOCTORAL/RESEARCH FELLOW
GOVERNANCE FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: SHENGGEN FAN
DIVISION DIRECTOR
DIVISION: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND GOVERENACE
LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC
GRADE: 15B/16B
POSTING DATE: MARCH 5, 2009
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 5, 2009
Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to work
as a Postdoctoral or Research Fellow under its research program on "Governance for
Agriculture and Rural Development". The Fellow will work on governance challenges that
affect agricultural and rural development in Africa. The position is a two-year, fixed-term,
renewable appointment, based at IFPRI headquarters in Washington, DC. The final grade
level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications. Please
note that Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3)
years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.
Specific Responsibilities:
The position includes the following responsibilities:
oPolicy-Oriented Research: The Fellow is expected to use cutting-edge research
methods to analyze political and administrative challenges that affect agricultural and rural
development in African countries and to assess governance reform strategies that aim to
address these challenges. The research will cover policy processes as well as policy
implementation. The Fellow will collaborate closely with other researchers at IFPRI and with
members of research organizations in host countries.
oPolicy Communication and Capacity-Building: The Fellow will participate in the
development and implementation of capacity building activities in partner countries, and
engage in a dialogue with stakeholders and policy-makers.
Required Qualifications:
oPhD in political science, public policy, public administration, sociology, development
studies or related field;
oExperience in conducting empirical research in Africa in one or more of the following
areas: politics and policy processes, public sector governance and public sector reforms;
decentralization and local governance;
oKnowledge about problems of agriculture and rural development in Africa;
oExcellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
oAbility to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Preferred Qualifications:
oFluency in French
oExperience in using software for qualitative data analysis
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 excellence. We encourage women and developing
country professionals to apply.
TO APPLY:
IFPRI Employees: Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Alma López/Monica
Dourado
External Candidates: Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on "Careers" and "Research" to link you to
Position # 09-106 - Postdoctoral/Research Fellow, DSG. Please complete on-line
application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest. Also
complete section providing 3 references.
For more information on HarvestPlus and IFPRI, visit our website at www.harvestplus.org