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O1 Development
O5 Country Studies
Q1 Agricultural Economics
Z0 Public Policy

Research/ Senior Research Fellow Leader of IFPRI's Country Strategy Program in Uganda (PMA Policy Analyst Position #07-139 û Based In Kampala, Uganda). IFPRI seeks a qualified candidate at the rank of Research Fellow (RF)/Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to serve as a Policy Analyst to provide policy advice to the Plan for Modernization of Agriculture (PMA) Secretariat, and as the Leader of its Country Strategy Program in Uganda. The RF/SRF will be responsible for conducting policy research and analysis, policy advice, capacity strengthening and policy communication in Uganda. It is estimated that approximately 75% of his/her time to provide analytical support to the PMA Secretariat and the other 25% on managing the overall country program. The Director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division of IFPRI and the Director of PMA Secretariat will jointly set the annual workplans. Requirements: Ph D in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, minimum of three post-Ph D research and outreach experience in development issues, experience in research on policy issues, experience with issues relating to poverty-reduction strategies (PRSPs), agricultural policy research and implementation, rural development, and institutional reforms. For a more detailed description and to apply visit www.ifpri.org
[ JOE ID# 20070807401 ]