Research Officer III – Livestock and Feed Economics
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
Research Officer III – Livestock and Feed Economics Vacancy at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Employer: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Job Category: Research, Economics and Development Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 Reference Number: RO/IAT/022/2026
Job Overview
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a qualified Research Officer III – Livestock and Feed Economics to provide technical and analytical support for research examining the contributions of livestock and animal feed to economic growth, crop production, employment, household welfare and environmental sustainability.
Based in Addis Ababa, the successful candidate will support research activities in Ethiopia and other study countries as assigned. Key responsibilities include managing research datasets, supporting Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) updates, assisting with Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling and microsimulation analyses, and contributing to research reports and policy briefs under the guidance of senior economists.
About the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research that promotes the efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
ILRI is one of 15 CGIAR research centres and the only one dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, the institute operates across Africa and Asia through regional and country offices and research projects.
Website: https://www.ilri.org/
Key Responsibilities
1. Evidence Review and Data Preparation
Review research literature and compile evidence on livestock and feed production, crop-livestock linkages, employment, household welfare and environmental outcomes. Collect, clean and harmonize national accounts, agricultural statistics, trade, price, employment and household survey data. Compile data on livestock products, animal stocks, draught power and alternative feed supply chains. Maintain documented datasets, data dictionaries and reproducible data-processing scripts. Conduct data quality checks and report unresolved discrepancies to supervising economists.
2. SAM and Economic Modelling Support
Support the preparation, updating, disaggregation and balancing of Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs). Prepare input files and approved parameters for established Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models. Assist with baseline, policy scenario and sensitivity analyses using existing model codes and agreed assumptions. Prepare household survey data and execute assigned poverty, employment and welfare microsimulation tasks. Document modelling procedures, adjustments and analytical results.
3. Analysis and Research Outputs
Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses and prepare tables and figures. Summarize research findings on economic growth, crop production, employment, poverty and environmental outcomes. Prepare data and methodology notes and contribute to working papers, technical reports, policy briefs and presentations. Incorporate feedback from reviewers and maintain accurate research references and supporting documents.
4. Research Coordination and Dissemination
Coordinate approved data requests with government institutions, national statistics agencies and research partners. Support research validation meetings and policy dialogue events. Prepare presentation materials, organize research inputs and document stakeholder feedback. Complete assigned research activities within agreed deadlines. Maintain research records in accordance with ILRI's data management, confidentiality and ethical requirements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
MSc or MA in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics or a closely related quantitative discipline. Training in applied Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs), input-output analysis, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling or microsimulation. Additional training in economic analysis, statistics or econometrics is an advantage.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, quantitative analysis or research data management. Experience in developing economy-wide models, SAM preparation, input-output analysis or household welfare analysis is desirable. Demonstrated experience cleaning and analysing agricultural, national accounts, sectoral or household survey datasets. Experience in livestock or feed economics, or collaboration with national statistics agencies and research institutions, is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong spreadsheet skills and practical proficiency in GAMS, SAM preparation, and statistical software or programming languages such as Stata. Understanding of economic accounts, intersectoral linkages and household welfare analysis. Ability to develop reproducible scripts, organize research files and conduct systematic data quality checks. Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including technical report writing. Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to undertake occasional travel within Ethiopia and other study countries.
Job Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary and Benefits
Job Grade: HG 15 Minimum Base Salary: USD 1,271 per month Appointment Type: National Staff (NS) Initial Contract: One year, renewable subject to individual performance and funding availability.
ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia, including:
Life and medical insurance. Offshore pension plan. Additional staff benefits.
The ILRI campus in Addis Ababa also provides a secure working environment with on-site dining and sports facilities.
Employer: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Job Category: Research, Economics and Development Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 Reference Number: RO/IAT/022/2026
Job Overview
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a qualified Research Officer III – Livestock and Feed Economics to provide technical and analytical support for research examining the contributions of livestock and animal feed to economic growth, crop production, employment, household welfare and environmental sustainability.
Based in Addis Ababa, the successful candidate will support research activities in Ethiopia and other study countries as assigned. Key responsibilities include managing research datasets, supporting Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) updates, assisting with Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling and microsimulation analyses, and contributing to research reports and policy briefs under the guidance of senior economists.
About the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research that promotes the efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
ILRI is one of 15 CGIAR research centres and the only one dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, the institute operates across Africa and Asia through regional and country offices and research projects.
Website: https://www.ilri.org/
Key Responsibilities
1. Evidence Review and Data Preparation
Review research literature and compile evidence on livestock and feed production, crop-livestock linkages, employment, household welfare and environmental outcomes. Collect, clean and harmonize national accounts, agricultural statistics, trade, price, employment and household survey data. Compile data on livestock products, animal stocks, draught power and alternative feed supply chains. Maintain documented datasets, data dictionaries and reproducible data-processing scripts. Conduct data quality checks and report unresolved discrepancies to supervising economists.
2. SAM and Economic Modelling Support
Support the preparation, updating, disaggregation and balancing of Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs). Prepare input files and approved parameters for established Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models. Assist with baseline, policy scenario and sensitivity analyses using existing model codes and agreed assumptions. Prepare household survey data and execute assigned poverty, employment and welfare microsimulation tasks. Document modelling procedures, adjustments and analytical results.
3. Analysis and Research Outputs
Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses and prepare tables and figures. Summarize research findings on economic growth, crop production, employment, poverty and environmental outcomes. Prepare data and methodology notes and contribute to working papers, technical reports, policy briefs and presentations. Incorporate feedback from reviewers and maintain accurate research references and supporting documents.
4. Research Coordination and Dissemination
Coordinate approved data requests with government institutions, national statistics agencies and research partners. Support research validation meetings and policy dialogue events. Prepare presentation materials, organize research inputs and document stakeholder feedback. Complete assigned research activities within agreed deadlines. Maintain research records in accordance with ILRI's data management, confidentiality and ethical requirements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
MSc or MA in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics or a closely related quantitative discipline. Training in applied Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs), input-output analysis, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling or microsimulation. Additional training in economic analysis, statistics or econometrics is an advantage.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, quantitative analysis or research data management. Experience in developing economy-wide models, SAM preparation, input-output analysis or household welfare analysis is desirable. Demonstrated experience cleaning and analysing agricultural, national accounts, sectoral or household survey datasets. Experience in livestock or feed economics, or collaboration with national statistics agencies and research institutions, is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong spreadsheet skills and practical proficiency in GAMS, SAM preparation, and statistical software or programming languages such as Stata. Understanding of economic accounts, intersectoral linkages and household welfare analysis. Ability to develop reproducible scripts, organize research files and conduct systematic data quality checks. Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including technical report writing. Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines. Willingness to undertake occasional travel within Ethiopia and other study countries.
Job Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary and Benefits
Job Grade: HG 15 Minimum Base Salary: USD 1,271 per month Appointment Type: National Staff (NS) Initial Contract: One year, renewable subject to individual performance and funding availability.
ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia, including:
Life and medical insurance. Offshore pension plan. Additional staff benefits.
The ILRI campus in Addis Ababa also provides a secure working environment with on-site dining and sports facilities.