IFPRI VACANCY

http://careers.ifpri.org/DetailIFPRI.asp?ifpri09-106
IFPRI VACANCY POSTING
POSITION # 09-106 (N)

(INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION)

TITLE : POSTDOCTORAL/RESEARCH FELLOW
GOVERNANCE FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEV.
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 :
1. Policy-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.


2. Policy 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.

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.
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Posisi: 1. POSTDOCTORAL/RESEARCH FELLOW, WASHINGTON, DC
Persyaratan:

1) PhD in political science, public policy, public administration, sociology, development studies or related field;
2) Experience 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;
3) Knowledge about problems of agriculture and rural development in Africa;
4) Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
5) Ability to work in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams Preferred Qualifications:
6) Fluency in French
7) Experience in using software for qualitative data analysis

Masa Lowongan: 30-Maret-2009 s/d 05-April-2009



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