Agricultural Economist

Placements24; Soweto; Remoto; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Fully remote

Policy impact

Research opportunities

Professional development

Expert network

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role to provide economic insights for agricultural development projects in South Africa. You will evaluate market trends, model outcomes, and advise on policy and investment decisions within the agricultural sector.

You will communicate complex concepts to farmers, policymakers, and investors and collaborate with researchers remotely to support economic growth and sustainability in agriculture.

Qualificações

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field related to agricultural economics.
• Experience in economic research, analysis, and modeling.
• Proficiency with econometric software such as Stata, R, SPSS or EViews.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct economic research on agricultural markets and trade policies.
• Develop models to forecast yields, costs, and profitability.
• Evaluate feasibility of new agricultural projects and investments.
• Provide economic advice on land use and resource allocation.
• Analyze impact of government policies on the sector.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences.

Conhecimentos

Economic research

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Remote work efficiency

Formação

Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics / Economics

Ferramentas

Stata

R

SPSS

EViews

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join their remote team and provide economic insights and strategic advice for agricultural development projects. This role is pivotal in assessing market trends, evaluating the economic viability of farming enterprises, and advising on policy and investment decisions within the agricultural sector. You will conduct in-depth economic analyses, model potential outcomes of various agricultural strategies, and communicate complex economic concepts to diverse stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, and investors across South Africa. This fully remote position offers the chance to contribute to the economic growth and sustainability of agriculture from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research and analysis on agricultural markets, commodity prices, and trade policies.
• Develop economic models to forecast crop yields, production costs, and farm profitability.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility of new agricultural projects and investments.
• Provide economic advice on land use, resource allocation, and sustainable farming practices.
• Analyze the impact of government policies and regulations on the agricultural sector.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and presentations for various audiences.
• Collaborate with other economists, researchers, and agricultural professionals remotely.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience in economic research, quantitative analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in econometric software and statistical packages (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, EViews).
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, production economics, and international trade.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex economic concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering global flexibility.
• Opportunities to influence agricultural policy and development.
• Professional development and opportunities for research publication.
• Engage with a network of experts in agricultural economics and policy.