Agricultural Economist (w / m / d) • - Consultant

unique land use; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international consultancy in Freiburg im Breisgau is seeking a professional with strong analytical and project management skills to support sustainable agriculture initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in economics and at least 5 years of experience in an international context. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for meaningful contributions to food systems and rural poverty reduction.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Company performance bonus

Fitness provider membership

Bike leasing option

Free organic fruits, coffee, and tea

Qualifikationen

• 5 or more years of professional experience in an international context.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Aufgaben

• Conduct data-driven analyses focused on sustainable agriculture.
• Prepare technical reports for clients.
• Manage projects ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Project management skills

Ability to coordinate projects

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Master in economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SPSS

R

Stata

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

For over 25 years our company has been at the forefront of land use change with a vision of a sustainable and inclusive future for all. We are committed to transforming food systems and reducing rural poverty. As part of our team you will find attractive career development opportunities enabling you to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data-driven economic, financial and value chain analyses focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems.
• Prepare high-impact technical reports and publications for clients such as the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, the private sector and global NGOs, ensuring their operational needs and requirements are met.
• Develop compelling presentations tailored to various audiences.
• Support the acquisition of new projects through proposal development and client engagement.
• Manage projects of different sizes, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of professional experience in an international context
• Master in economics, agricultural economics, development economics or related field
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience with Excel and quantitative data analysis
• Consolidated project management skills including an increased financial literacy
• Ability to coordinate and deliver projects
• Interdisciplinary team player
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English; good knowledge in other languages is an asset

What we offer

• Collaboration in an international, interdisciplinary and dynamic team
• A casual, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy
• A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise
• Flextime arrangements and home office possible. Part-time possible 80% and
• Company performance bonus
• Loyalty and company performance bonus
• Other benefits like Hansefit (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), Train Ticket, organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office
• Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg im Breisgau, 10 minutes walk from the main train station

About us

We are unique! Efficient integrative professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998 we have implemented more than 1000 projects in over 80 countries thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

Forecasting, Python, SPSS, R, Regression Analysis, Stata, Research Experience, Statistical Software, Survey Design, Calculus, SAS, Statistics

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1