Consultant (Econometrics)
 International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
 Location: New Delhi
 Last Date: August 31, 2011
 Email: a.mukherji@cgiar.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Are you passionate about numbers and econometrics excites you? Are you planning to do a PhD in near future, but before that, you want to get work experience and publications? Are you interested in rural development and agricultural issues in South Asia? If your answer is yes to all the above questions, then you are the person we are looking for.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a Consultant (Econometrics) based in IWMI New Delhi office. This is a fixed duration position of one year starting October 2011. Competitive all-inclusive salary will be offered to the right candidate. You will work on an ongoing impact evaluation project. You will be also required to provide data analysis assistance to other researchers.

Essential qualifications:
1. A Masters in Economics with a specialization in Econometrics from a reputed University.
2. One to three years of experience in working with a research organization. However, fresh graduates with strong econometric skills may also apply.
3. An excellent understanding of cross section, time series and panel data analysis techniques. The candidate must have used some or all of these in their Master’s thesis or as a part of previous research assignment.
4. High level of competency in database management and econometric packages such as STATA, SAS, R or SPSS.
5. Excellent writing and communication skills to be supported by either published or unpublished papers and/or presentations made at conferences.

Desirable qualifications
1. A broad understanding of land and water management issues as they relate to food security and climate change in South Asia.
2. Experience of handling large data bases such as those of NSSO of India or those generated through primary surveys.
3. Experience of conducting questionnaire surveys.
4. Self-driven and motivated and ability to work with least amount of supervision.

Required documentation
1. Your updated CV with full list of publications
2. Up to three pieces of published/unpublished papers. It may be term papers/essays done as a part of your coursework
3. Three reference letter, of which at least one has to be from teacher/supervisor who has taught you econometrics and another from past employer, if any.

The International Water Management Institute ( www.iwmi.org ) is a non-profit, scientific organization engaged in research and capacity building activities in developing countries. Our mission is to overcome poverty through better management of land and water resources. Working with diverse partners and supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ( www.cgiar.org ), IWMI seeks to translate its research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, resource managers and poor rural communities. IWMI is based in Sri Lanka and has regional offices in 12 countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

Last date of application is 31st August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. For further information on this position, please contact Dr. Aditi Mukherji ( a.mukherji@cgiar.org ).