Application Deadline : 10 Feb 2013
The World Bank announces vacancy for the post of Lead Agriculture Economist. Job location is Abuja, Nigeria. Fluency in English is required and fluency in French is desirable for the job.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lead Agriculture Economist will assist the AFTA 1 Sector Manager in delivery of the unit’s work program, assurance of quality, interaction with internal and external clients, including the private sector, staff development and partnerships.
The primary responsibility of the Lead Agriculture Economist will be to provide technical and strategic leadership to the development and implementation of the AFTA 1 program in Nigeria. In particular, the Lead Agricultural Economist will:
• Work with the Sector Leaders based in the Nigeria CMU and especially the SD Sector Leader to identify opportunities to address agricultural issues in the Nigeria country partnership strategy, country policy dialogue, budget support operations, and other multi-sectoral projects. Assure a strategic approach to support agricultural growth and effectively
• Develop strong client relations and partnership, including with IFC, on operational matters and policy dialogue;
• Work with other units in the department and more broadly in the region, e.g. with PSD, and with the ARD Anchor in representation of Nigeria specific issues in regional and corporate strategies;
• Initiate and maintain a high level and quality of engagement and dialogue with key stakeholders, including government, civil society, private sector and research/academic community on strategic and policy issues concerning agriculture, irrigation and natural resources in Nigeria.
Qualifications and Experience :
• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics or related discipline with substantive professional experience (a minimum of at least 12 years in the case of a PhD or 15 years in the case of a Master’s degree) in areas relevant to agricultural development in more than one world region.
• Deep agricultural sector subject matter skills and analytical expertise.
• Outstanding skills in managing complex operations with excellent knowledge of and experience in Banks operations.
• Country office experience.
• Demonstrated track record in leading/coaching teams to achieve results, build strong teams across the matrix and develop, nurture and mentor junior staffs.Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with ability to think innovatively and strategically to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions.
• Excellent writing skills and proven capacity to present complex issues in accessible fashion.
• High degree of discretion, ethics, tact and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to work under pressure while retaining perspective and a sense of humor.
• Very high level of energy, initiative and self-motivation, coupled with willingness to travel extensively and work under challenging conditions;
Fluency in English required; fluency in French desirable.
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