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Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of the short-term project is to conduct a final performance evaluation of the KARI partnership, primarily for learning.
The purpose of the short-term project is to conduct a final performance evaluation of the KARI partnership, primarily for learning.
Position Summary: The Senior Agricultural Analyst will work closely with the Team Leader to:
• Examine the extent to which the project’s objectives and goals – at all results levels – have been achieved; • Understand if research results, training, and outreach have yielded sustained impact in the use of new technologies and on agricultural yields; and • Capture lessons that can be applied to current and future agricultural research and technology dissemination partnerships.
Qualifications: • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or related agricultural field. • At least ten years’ experience in Africa developing, managing and/or evaluating agricultural research and/or value chain projects. • Thorough grasp of how agriculture research contributes to competitiveness. • Knowledge of the social and cultural factors in agricultural development projects. • Extensive experience managing agriculture sector programs through donor or NGO-funded activities. • Experience designing and implementing household or firm-level surveys in developing countries. • Knowledge of and experience with gender issues. • Fluency in both Swahili and English required.
This is a local short-term consultancy. Only Kenyan Nationals are eligible to apply.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com/careers.
Senior Agricultural Analyst/Agriculture Economist, Agricultural Research in Kenya
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