Agricultural Economist - Economic & Biometrical Services

The ARC - Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic, appropriately qualified and experienced candidate to complement the staff in the following position at Hatfield in Pretoria:

Agricultural Economist - Economic & Biometrical Services

Key performance areas:
l Provide quality research and analyses on macroeconomic, trade and marketing trends, socio-economic development, economic, agricultural and related policy
l Provide strategic advice with respect to economic trends and implications for ARC business in terms of research and commercialisation of research results
l Conceptualise and evaluate the viability of research programmes of the ARC, to support investment decisions and determine the impact of the ARC's research and technology transfer effort
l Contribute to positioning the Economic Services of the Technology Transfer Division of the ARC as a centre of knowledge excellence
l Mobilise internal and external resources for research and analysis of the unit
l Contribute to mentoring and peer support of colleagues
l Publish on Agricultural Economics issues.

Requirements:
l A PhD degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics, with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience
l Strategic thinking abilities, as well as conceptual and analytical abilities
l A strong, proven track record in agriculture and economic research
l Sound understanding of the priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa
l Ability to build and manage relationships with researchers as well as other stakeholders of the ARC l Ability to generate external funding
l A valid Code EC1 driver's licence.
Enquiries: Dr A Verschoor, tel. (012) 427-9866
Appointment will be subject to a 6-month probation. Applications: Ms ML Mosetlhe, Human Resources Professional, PO Box 8783, Pretoria 0001. Enquiries: tel. (012) 430-5814. Applications can also be e-mailed to: hrcv@arc.agric.za

Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and stature of the positions. Confidential applications, accompanied by a detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents and nationality) as well as the names and particulars of 3 traceable referees, should be forwarded to the person mentioned at every division.
Further information on the ARC is available on the ARC website: http://www.arc.agric.za
NB: Experience in/exposure to the duties and skills mentioned above will be taken into consideration in the selection process. Appointment is subject to appropriate reference checks and a positive security clearance.
The closing date for applications is 24 June 2011.
Applicants who have not received any response from us within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer, but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company reserves the right not to appoint.