Consultant / Survey Team Leader

Job Posting Organization:
Avanzar2030 is an initiative founded by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), and the Juno Evidence Alliance. The initiative aims to identify promising innovations in agrifood systems across Latin America, focusing on adapting to climate change, improving diets, and protecting security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. The organization builds on its first phase, which synthesized research on policies, technologies, and institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean, and is now in its second phase, which emphasizes generating national-level evidence to address food security and sustainability challenges faced by governments and local partners. Avanzar2030 operates in multiple countries across Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural and livestock systems that are vital to regional economies and global food supply.

Job Overview:
The Consultant / Survey Team Leader will play a pivotal role in supporting a scoping review of evidence regarding how public policies and private initiatives influence carbon stocks in agricultural and livestock production systems. This position will focus on both tropical and temperate agricultural contexts, with a particular emphasis on temperate agriculture in Argentina and Uruguay. The consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing a systematic search strategy to identify and select relevant studies, extracting and synthesizing evidence on interventions, mechanisms of action, and the enabling conditions and barriers that affect their effectiveness. The role also involves producing an evidence synthesis document that summarizes the current state of knowledge and identifies gaps in the literature regarding carbon stocks in temperate agricultural systems, contributing significantly to the objectives of the Avanzar2030 initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a systematic search strategy to identify studies examining the effects of public policies and private initiatives on carbon stocks in agricultural and livestock systems, focusing on temperate agriculture.
• Extract and synthesize evidence on the types of interventions, mechanisms of action, and enabling conditions and barriers that shape their effectiveness.
• Analyze the associated environmental, social, and economic outcomes reported in the literature.
• Produce a comprehensive evidence synthesis document for decision-makers that summarizes the state of knowledge and identifies remaining gaps in the literature on carbon stocks in temperate agricultural systems.
• Collaborate with partners from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay to ensure the relevance and applicability of findings.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work outputs.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks as needed.
• Travel as required to engage with stakeholders and gather additional insights.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in agricultural economics, international development, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• Excellent drafting skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in econometric skills for cross-section and panel data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and report results effectively.
• Experience in conducting literature reviews of academic publications and research reports.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Proven ability to multi-task, consistently meet deadlines, and manage time efficiently. 1
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work. 1
• Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision. 1
• Willingness to travel as necessary. 1
• Familiarity with popular software packages and internet-based systems. 1
• Familiarity with the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in agricultural economics, international development, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively analyze agricultural systems and policies.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in agricultural economics, international development, or a related discipline. This experience should include conducting literature reviews, performing statistical analyses, and synthesizing evidence related to agricultural and livestock systems.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, proficiency in Spanish is preferred, as it will facilitate communication and collaboration with partners in Latin America.

Additional Notes:
The deadline for applications is May 08, 202

• The position may involve travel to various locations within the countries mentioned, and it is essential for the candidate to be adaptable and willing to engage with diverse stakeholders. The role is expected to be full-time, and the consultant will work closely with a multi-cultural team to achieve the objectives of the Avanzar2030 initiative.