Agricultural Economist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Remote; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Remote options

Research collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join its strategic planning team, supporting operations in the East London region. You will forecast prices, analyze market trends, evaluate project viability, and contribute to financial health and sustainability of agricultural ventures.

The role requires a master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field, 5+ years' experience, and proficiency with econometrics and statistical tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, market research, or financial modeling within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of microeconomics, econometrics, and agricultural market principles.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, Stata, SPSS) and data management tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex economic information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price forecasting for various commodities.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility and economic impact of agricultural projects, investments, and policies.
• Develop economic models and analytical tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze production costs, efficiency, and profitability across different farming operations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on economic trends, market outlooks, and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with researchers, industry experts, and government agencies on economic research and data collection.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics / Economics

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join their strategic planning team, supporting operations in the East London region. This role is crucial for analyzing market trends, evaluating economic viability of agricultural projects, and providing data-driven insights to support business decisions. You will play a key part in forecasting agricultural commodity prices, assessing investment opportunities, and contributing to the financial health and sustainability of agricultural ventures. This is an excellent opportunity for an economist with a passion for agriculture and a keen understanding of market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price forecasting for various commodities.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility and economic impact of agricultural projects, investments, and policies.
• Develop economic models and analytical tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze production costs, efficiency, and profitability across different farming operations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on economic trends, market outlooks, and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with researchers, industry experts, and government agencies on economic research and data collection.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, market research, or financial modeling within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of microeconomics, econometrics, and agricultural market principles.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) and data management tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex economic information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
• Opportunities for research collaboration and professional development.

A pivotal role in shaping economic strategies for the agricultural sector near East London .