Job Summary
The World Bank Group is seeking to recruit a highly qualified Research Associate to be based in the World Bank Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria to contribute to the priorities of the Livestock-Micro reforms in Agribusiness (L-MIRA) project.
The L-MIRA project is a non-lending, advisory project fully funded by the Gates Foundation.
The project is led by the Trade & Competitiveness Practice Group, and designed in partnership and with input from the WBGs Livestock Working Group and staff of the Agriculture global practice (GP).
The objective of the project is to support the growth of the Dairy and Poultry Value Chains through targeted regulatory and institutional reforms to increase access by smallholder farmers/ livestock producers to improved services/technologies and market opportunities.
Scope of Work
Task 1: Conduct research on tariff structure and taxes on poultry inputs including drugs, vaccines, maize, soybeans, additives, vitamins, poultry cages.
Task 2: Conduct research on the government agencies involved in regulating animal feed, drugs, animal health, and poultry processing.
Task 3: Map out the procedure involved for drug registration and renewal of licenses
Task 4: Conduct general research on the market potential for poultry in Nigeria and assist in the writing of the project implementation plan
Task 5: Identify the data collection mechanism and gaps in the poultry sector
Task 6: Analyze the market and demand for lab services
Task 7: Review the animal feed law specific to issues raised in the Enabling the Business of Agri report.
Task 8: Provide general support to the Nigeria L-MIRA project including the participation in missions and meetings as needed.
Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications
The successful candidate shall be required to hold a Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Public Policy, Agriculture, Business Administration, Law or any relevant field.
4 to 7 years relevant experience preferably working with a development organization
Experience working with government counterparts in Nigeria is preferred
Strong experience conducting research including data collection and report writing
Experience organizing workshops or events
Note
Apply via :
sult2.worldbank.org
