Remote Agricultural Economist: Market Trends & Strategy

Placements24; O Mente; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field and at least seven years of experience in economic analysis, market research, and consulting, with expertise in R, Stata, and EViews. This role supports remote collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in agricultural economic analysis, market research, or consulting.
• Strong skills in econometrics, statistical modeling, and data analysis software (R, Stata, EViews).
• Proven ability to translate complex economic data into actionable reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis for agricultural commodities and sectors.
• Develop econometric models to forecast prices and supply/demand dynamics.
• Analyze impacts of agricultural policies, trade agreements, and regulatory changes.
• Evaluate economic feasibility and profitability of farming projects and investments.
• Provide strategic advice on market positioning, risk management, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and policy briefs from research findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on research projects.
• Monitor global agricultural economic developments and implications for the South African market.
• Contribute to sustainable agricultural economic strategies and knowledge base.

Skills

Econometric analysis

Market research

Policy analysis

Remote collaboration

Report writing

Education

Master's/PhD in Agricultural Economics or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Stata

EViews

Job description

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field and at least seven years of experience in economic analysis, market research, and consulting, with expertise in R, Stata, and EViews. This role supports remote collaboration across regions.