Analyst, Socio-economic and Policy Research (Agro-Economist Advisor)

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Duties

The EC-04 position would be a junior Agro-Economist Advisor in the Agriculture and Food Systems Division drawing from a strong knowledge base and providing strategic, policy and technical advice to support agriculture, forests and food systems projects. The Advisor would report to the Deputy Director of Policy & Practice within the Agriculture and Food Systems Division and support the other members of the team with specialist agro-economic advice. Key activities of the position would include:
1. Providing strategic & policy advice on agriculture, and related sub-themes, in particular related to agricultural value-chains, agricultural finance or carbon markets.
2. Providing technical agro-economic advice, expertise and advisory services to support global, geographic, and partnerships international assistance programming, including the review of international development project documents.
3. Developing professional networks, partnerships and build alliances with agriculture partners, including within the Department, interdepartmentally, development networks, global organizations, research institutes, and professional bodies working in their theme/sector.
4. Representing Canada and delivering policy and technical positions on agriculture in both domestic and international events related to international agricultural development, including multilateral negotiations, bilateral government meetings, and knowledge events.
5. Developing evidence-based knowledge products, drawn from economic, socio-economic or agronomic research and analysis.

Work environment

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian population that we serve. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel empowered to be authentic. At GAC, we believe that by leveraging all available strengths that exist within the diversity of Canada’s population, we can reach the highest levels of professionalism, innovation and productivity. Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to work for a department where your voice is heard, valued, respected and amplified. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups and complete the Employment Equity (EE) section of the application. If you would like to learn more about self-declaration, please consult this website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill multiple positions with various tenures within Food Security - MSF. The pool will be used to fill current and future needs.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a Master's degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in agricultural economics or field related to agri-food systems.

Note: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience conducting research in the agriculture or food systems sector in the context of international development;
• Experience providing agro-economic advice on project and policy documents related to agricultural value-chains, agricultural finance or carbon markets;
• Practical field work experience in agriculture or agribusiness private sector, including in farming.

KNOWLEDGE OF …:

• Agro-economic, trade or agri-business/value-chain development in agri-food systems;
• International organisations, networks and alliances related to global agriculture and food systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Oral communication;
• Written communication;
• Initiative;
• Analytical thinking;
• Effective interpersonal relationships.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in capacity building on agriculture or food systems, such as producing tools or providing training.
• Practical work experience in agriculture of food systems in francophone developing countries.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally, be willing and able to work overtime on short notice;
• Occasionally, be willing and able to travel in Canada or abroad.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.