Agricultural Economist

Job Description

The Agricultural Economist will possess a Master’s degree in Economics/Agricultural experience including at least seven (7) years in implementation of water management projects at field level in agricultural and rural development sectors. The work experience in a developed country in related field particularly climate smart agriculture projects and demonstrated ability to work with government officials, technical field staff, private sector, and farmers would be preferred. Work experience in related computer tools, World Bank rules/procedures, good communication skills, fluency in English, and proven satisfactory record of similar consultancies would be preferred. Responsibilities of the Agricultural Economist will include but not limited to the followings:

i) Act as Deputy Project Manager in the absence of Project Manager

ii) Supervise regular tracking of progress against PDOs given in the PAD/PC-I

iii) Develop a comprehensive plan for impact evaluation of project activities and ensure its implementation

iv) Prepare formats for carrying out baseline and periodic surveys for establishing pre-project dataset and capturing temporal changes during the project implementation

v) Lead the field staff in collection of periodic/ seasonal data, planning field activities, review of progress, impact assessment activities etc.

vi) Collect, compile, and analyze data/ information of different project activities against PDOs

vii) Assist in modification of project implementation plans based on information collected from the field on different aspects

viii) Carry out economic analysis of various project activities based on field data

ix) Submit annual report on economic impacts of project activities based on field data and information gathered from project beneficiaries

x) Provide guidance and training on M&E concepts and tools to project stakeholders

xi) Assist in carrying economic analysis/ business plans for regenerative agriculture machinery, harvesting, processing, value addition, etc. machinery

xii)Lead surveys/information collection for impact assessment of project activities

xiii) Any other relevant duties assigned by the project management