Economist Graduate Placement / Inernship

 Position Overview

Undertake research projects/programmes as assigned by supervisors from time to time

 Purpose

• Provide expertise and/or participate in divisional research projects.
• Conduct evidence-based research and disseminate research output in conferences and peer-reviewed journals in consultation with supervisors on a regular basis.
• Acquire and apply relevant tools, techniques and methodology in undertaking of independent research projects / programmes relating to the divisional focus area;

 Qualifications

• (4) Four years Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Development.
• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics/ Agribusiness Development will be an added advantage. 

 Knowledge

• Research Knowledge
• Presentation Skills

 Experience

No Experience

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire and apply relevant tools, techniques and methodologies in undertaking of independent research projects / programmes and policy analysis 
• Identify potential research problems/opportunities and initiate research activities 
• Undertake research projects / programmes in the area as assigned by supervisors from time to time.
• Conduct evidence-based research and submit research papers to conferences and peer-reviewed journals in consultation with supervisors on a regular basis.
• Extract data from applicable databases or data sources and formulate analysis to answer economic questions.
• Provide expertise and/or participate in cross-focus area and cross-divisional research activities.
• Contribute to policy dialogue through various platforms such as market information days, seminars and webinars.
• Develop presentations and present seminars at divisional level;
• Liaise with NAMC stakeholders, Directly Affected Groups (DAGs) and industry bodies. 

 Key Perfomance Indicators (KPI's)

Cross-divisional research activities

Evidence-based research 

 Skills

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Project Management skills
• Coordination skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills