The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the position of Junior Economist within its Operations Division. As a global intergovernmental organization, the ICO is responsible for disseminating knowledge, fostering market transparency, and promoting sustainable development in the coffee sector.
Position Details:
- Posting Title: Junior Economist
- Grade Level: P-01/02
- Department/Office: Operations Division
- Duty Station: London, United Kingdom
- Type of Contract: Fixed-term
- Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing Date for Application: January 19, 2024
Responsibilities: The Junior Economist will be part of the ICO Economics Section and will contribute to the development and implementation of the ICO annual program of activities. Key responsibilities include conducting research on global coffee market dynamics, socio-economic aspects of coffee production, and providing inputs on various economic publications. The incumbent will also assist in the organization of conferences, supervise coffee sector development projects, and represent the ICO at relevant events.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- University degree in economics, agricultural economics, quantitative analysis, development studies, or a related field.
- Experience in quantitative analysis/econometric techniques using statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS).
- Knowledge of global agricultural markets, particularly the coffee market, would be advantageous.
- Excellent command of the English language, oral and written. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a strong asset.
- Ability to maintain good relations with staff and external contacts, initiative, tact, and ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit duly completed applications, including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and two references, to ed@ico.org by January 19, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information and to access application templates, please visit ICO’s official website.
Important Notice: The ICO emphasizes that it does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process and does not request any information related to bank accounts.
If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the coffee sector’s sustainable development, seize this chance and apply for the Junior Economist position at the ICO. Your expertise could be the key to shaping the future of the global coffee industry.
Note: This news release is based on the information provided in the ICO’s official vacancy notice (ED 2447/23) dated October 4, 2023.