Agricultural Economist (Cat. I)

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for a new EU funded project - Support to the Egyptian Irrigation Modernization to Enhance the Water Productivity programme and is looking to identify individual experts to carry out the assignment.

The global objective of the Programme is to support the irrigation modernization in Egypt to increase agricultural productivity, improve water resource management, and reduce environmental impacts.

Duration: the indicative start date is 23/04/2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 24 Month(s) from this date (indicative end date: 23/04/2027).

Location: Egypt.

Key Expert 2: Agricultural Economist (Cat. I)

Qualifications and skills:

• Master's degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a related field. Meanwhile, in the absence of a Master's Degree, an additional 6 years of general experience with a Bachelor's Degree in the same field.
• Experience with MS Office is required.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in agricultural economics, with a focus on water resource economics.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing large-scale projects in the agricultural related sectors.

Specific professional experience:

• At least 5 years experience in implementing irrigation systems (drip or sprinkler) and working with Water Users Associations (WUAs).
• At least 5 Years of Experience in conducting cost-benefit analyses and evaluating financial models for agricultural projects.
• Proven experience of at least 6 years work in the European Southern Neighbourhood region and previous Experience in Egypt is an asset.

Language skills:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory (CEFR C1)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [Confidential Information]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

!!!!! Deadline: 20th of November, 2024.