VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
AKADEMIYA2063 is an Africa-based non-profit research organization with headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda and a regional office in Dakar, Senegal. Inspired by the ambitions of Agenda 2063 and grounded in the recognition of the central importance of strong knowledge and evidence systems, the vision of AKADEMIYA2063 is an Africa with the expertise we need for the Africa we want. This expertise must be responsive to the continent’s needs for data and analysis to ensure high-quality policy design and execution. Inclusive, evidence-informed policymaking is key to meeting the continent’s development aspirations, creating wealth, and changing livelihoods for the better. AKADEMIYA2063’s overall mission is to create, across Africa and led from its headquarters in Rwanda, state-of-the-art technical capacities to support the efforts by the Member States of the African Union to achieve the key goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 of transforming national economies to boost growth and prosperity. Following from its vision and mission, the main goal of AKADEMIYA2063 is to help meet Africa’s needs at the continental, regional and national levels in terms of data, analytics, and mutual learning for the effective implementation of Agenda 2063 and the realization of its outcomes by a critical mass of countries. AKADEMIYA2063 strives to meet its goals through programs organized under five strategic areas—policy innovation, knowledge systems, capacity creation and deployment, operational support and data management, digital products, and technology—as well as partnerships and outreach activities. For more information, visit www.akademiya2063.org.
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Number:Â SN23003
Position Title:Â Research Scientist I/II
Department:Â Capacity & Deployment
Location:Â Dakar – Senegal
Duration:Â Two (2) years renewable
Position Summary
AKADEMIYA2063 seeks a Research Scientist I or II for a two-year, renewable appointment in its Capacity & Deployment Department. The successful candidate will have proven skills, and experience in applying quantitative analysis in international trade and investment relevant to agricultural and food markets, including both econometric methods and (multi-country) computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
Selection Criteria
Additional Considerations
If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application, CV, and cover letter, in English, by November 30, 2023, to careers@akademiya2063.org . Please include the position title in the subject line.
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