Senior Agriculture Economist

About the role

The World Bank Group's Agriculture and Food Global Practice (AGF GP) is hiring a Senior Agriculture Economist in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, reporting to the SAWA1 Practice Manager based in Abuja, Nigeria. The role provides technical and strategic leadership for the AGF GP's work program in the Republic of Congo and Gabon, within the Africa West and Central region, which focuses on transforming farming for smallholders, creating jobs and strengthening food security.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and supervision of operations as Task Team Leader for SAWA1 projects in the Republic of Congo and Gabon, and for agriculture and food projects led by other GPs in the country, ensuring timely delivery with high quality.
• Lead or contribute to analytical products and maintain dialogue with key government counterparts on sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, linking smallholders to markets and value-chain development.
• Contribute to policy dialogue on agricultural and rural development and alert management to issues needing attention.
• Work with the Agriculture GP and other GPs on Country Partnership Frameworks, policy dialogues, sector investment and development policy operations.
• Identify innovative ways to address agricultural needs, including drawing on experience from other parts of the world.
• Represent the World Bank and the Agriculture GP in forums with development partners and the private sector, and support their work.

Required profile

• Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in agriculture, agriculture economics, agribusiness or food systems, including at least 8 years on agricultural development issues.
• Solid experience leading complex operations with high-quality results, and leading analytical work and dialogue with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and team skills, with diplomatic sensitivity to cultural, political and gender issues.
• Proven written and oral communication in English, including presenting complex issues to specialists and non-specialists; French is a plus.

What we offer

• A retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.