Remote Agricultural Economist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & retirement

Growth opportunities

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Economist to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on economic analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice for agricultural projects and investments from a home office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, expertise in econometric modeling, and proficiency with Stata, EViews, R, and Python. This fully remote position supports international clients and policy-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field with a focus on agricultural economics or economics.
• Strong ability to apply econometric methods to market and policy questions.
• Proven research skills and ability to synthesize complex data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth economic analysis of agricultural markets including supply, demand, and trade patterns.
• Develop models to forecast market trends, prices, and policy impacts.
• Evaluate feasibility of agricultural projects and investments.
• Provide strategic economic guidance to clients and stakeholders.
• Assess farm-level performance and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs from research findings.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Econometric modeling

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or Economics

Tools

Stata

EViews

R

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Economist to join their globally distributed team. This fully remote position is critical for providing economic analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice to support sound business decisions within the agricultural sector. You will analyze market trends, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess the economic viability of various farming operations and projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, a deep understanding of agricultural markets, and the ability to translate complex economic data into actionable insights for clients worldwide. This role offers the unique benefit of contributing to vital economic strategies in agriculture from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, pricing, and trade patterns.
• Develop economic models to forecast market trends, commodity prices, and the impact of policy changes.
• Evaluate the financial and economic feasibility of agricultural projects and investments.
• Provide expert economic advice and strategic recommendations to clients, management, and stakeholders.
• Analyze farm-level economic performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and policy briefs based on economic research.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics , Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong quantitative skills, with expertise in econometric modeling and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, EViews, R, Python).
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex economic information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry forums.
• The ability to influence agricultural economic policy and strategy on a global scale.