Post Doctoral Scientist - Agricultural Economist

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Post Doctoral Scientist -Agricultural Economist to contribute to ILRI’s assignment under the Risk Management for Vulnerable Populations thematic area of the Livestock Climate and Environment Program.ILRI is an international organisation working for better lives and better planet through livestock. ILRI’s mission emphasises the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment, aiming to improve the lives of more than 300 million people in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that supports equitable and resilient livestock systems, ultimately contributing to food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. This mission is delivered through two core strategic objectives: co-designing and deploying sustainable, science-based livestock solutions, and leveraging science to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.ILRI is a member of the CGIAR, a global research alliance that works to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis and is the only CGIAR centre dedicated to addressing multiple development challenges through sustainable livestock solutions.About the position: Livestock keepers and value chains increasingly face multiple interacting risks including climatic, pests and diseases, market instability, land degradation, and conflict. These risks remain a persistent barrier to inclusive development. Building productive and risk-resilient systems requires an evidence-based approach that integrates innovative financing mechanisms, inclusive information systems, early warning and anticipatory action, and market systems resilience. This fellowship will lead research, co-designing, and co-implementation of practical, scalable solutions for de-risking systems, increasing financial inclusion, reducing exposure and sensitivity to shocks, improving productivity and commercialization, and...