International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

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Job Summary:
The Poverty, Health, and Nutrition division of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow. This is a two-year exempt, renewable position based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The successful candidate will join IFPRI’s Policy Research and Strategy Support Program (PRSSP), a USAID-funded program, and will work closely with the Country Representative/PRSSP Chief of Party (COP) to undertake research activities and day-to-day administration of the Bangladesh country office.

Duties:
• Conduct research and analysis on a breadth of development issues, including but not limited to poverty, agricultural development, food security, nutrition, market systems, women’s empowerment, and willingness to contribute to rapid demand studies.
• Develop and oversee individual work plans, coordinate research activities, and mentor research support staff.
• Play a leading role in coordinating PRSSP research and outreach activities, with a special focus on monitoring and evaluating progress of the Agriculture Policy Support Unit (APSU) of the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Create linkages to possible external collaborators and research groups, when possible to further IPRI’s work.
• Maintain active policy communication with USAID and the Government of Bangladesh.

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