About IRRI The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
This position will be based at the IRRI Bangkok Office and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Thailand.
This position will be conducting a feasibility study across the region that requires an experienced scientist who could bring good practices and spend a lot of time and resources on the ground.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Preparing an inception report that includes the study approach, scope of survey, data collection approach, timeline with key milestones, and deliverables in close consultation with the IRRI team.
- Comprehensive assessment of rice straw management status in Thailand considering key value chain factors (e.g, service providers, machines (tractors, balers, etc.), rice straw-based production, utilization of rice straw, site-specific context, etc.):
- Desk study and synthesize data resulting from the previous projects, studies, and/or research.
- Collect additional data on rice straw management in selected provinces based on selected value chains.
- Conduct a field survey of alternative rice straw uses and in-depth interviews with value chain actors.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation. Analyze the collected data using appropriate statistical methods and interpret the findings.
- Identification of suitable management option(s) for different geographies by conducting a feasibility study and evaluation of scale-appropriate technologies/innovations, technical-based business model feasibility for the use of rice straw as an alternative to burning.
- Recommendations of suitable management option(s) for different geographies in Thailand and scale-appropriate technologies for the project based on the assessment of analyzed results for piloting the most promising uses during the Thai Rice GCF project timeline.
- Report writing and delivering. Prepare and submit a comprehensive technical and economic feasibility study report summarizing the findings, detailing each alternative, and suggesting feasible options(s) towards business model development.
Qualifications
- Ph.D in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Applied Sciences, or other relevant fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with feasibility studies and/or economic analysis, particularly in agriculture related to rice production.
- Experience in conducting similar work in Thailand, particularly experience in the rice sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting feasibility studies, economic viability, agricultural market analysis, policy analysis, and preparing detailed reports and summaries.
Skills Required
Mandatory
- Knowledge in designing and developing survey questionnaires, experience in conducting field surveys.
- Demonstrated command over writing professional reports in English in a timely manner as evidenced by the submission of sample reports
Preferred
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and problem-solve effectively.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.