The IGC, an intergovernmental commodity body based in London, focuses on providing independent and authoritative information on world grain and oilseed market developments for dissemination to member governments, subscribers and the public. The Council, which administers the Grains Trade Convention, also monitors national grain policies, conducts surveys of the international grain economy and fosters co-operation between governments and the industry.

The Council has a vacancy for the post of Chief Economist who, reporting to the Executive Director, will be tasked to:

  • Lead the Council’s economic team in carrying out its market intelligence activities, including monitoring the global grain and oilseed situation and prospects, and further developing its extensive online information system;
  • Formulate and implement the Secretariat’s economic work programme, including medium-term supply and demand projections, studies and other analytical projects;
  • Develop the agendas for the Council’s market conditions discussions;
  • Take editorial responsibility for the Secretariat’s market reports and other documents;
  • Assume a leading role in organising the IGC’s annual conferences, round tables and other events;
  • Take on certain administrative responsibilities, including the preparation of documents for the Council and its committees;
  • Make presentations, as required, at international meetings;
  • Maintain contacts with representatives of IGC’s member countries, other relevant organisations and the media.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A strong interest in global grain and oilseed issues, at least ten years’ relevant experience in the commodities sector at a senior level and good people management skills;
  • An advanced degree in Economics or closely-related discipline;
  • Excellent drafting ability in English; knowledge of one of the Council’s other official languages (French, Russian, Spanish) will be an asset.

Please send a letter of application addressed to the Executive Director, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, to: igcrecruit2012@igc.int

Closing date for applications: 29 February 2012

N.B: All applicants must be a citizen of one of the IGC’s member states (see IGC website for more information). Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgement.

For more information, please see: www.igc.int