Background
The primary objective of the report is the provision of a high quality piece of research, which stimulates public discussion and improves policymaking in the field of agriculture and rural development. A Human Development perspective is going to permeate the report in order to maintain a focus on the people and their quality of life. Yet the overall aims are wider than merely producing a report, and include offering a practical resource to policymakers, and building the capacity of national researchers, through exposure to analysis of an international standard.
Responsibilities
- Based on desk review research, as well as using the data obtained from the Labor Force Surveys, Population Census, Kosovo Remittance
Surveys, Public Pulse opinion polls, and Kosovo Mosaic Survey, the Analyst -Writer is required to write the first draft of each assigned chapter.
- The Analyst–Writer will draft each chapter, and the report in general, based on the outline created by the International lead writer. These
chapters need to include analytical thinking and an in-depth analysis of issues from different perspectives.
- The Analyst–Writer will have to revise the initial drafts of chapters after receiving peer review comments and suggestions from the
International lead writer. Final narrative report should include relevant tables, graphs and charts. The Analyst-Writer may also add annexes.
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university degree (MA Degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, agriculture, economics, econometrics, PhD
is preferable).
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with research and analytical work, especially with statistics and opinion poll surveys, in academia or
research institutions is required;
- Proven record of publications is required;
- Previous experience in the sector of agriculture and rural development is necessary;
- Excellent knowledge of STATA and SPSS incl. data processing/analysis is an asset;
- Familiarity with the relevant situation in agriculture and rural development in Kosovo is required;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills in clear and fluent English. Knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian is considered an asset.
Deadline 5 September 2016