Overview
The role involves assisting in the implementation of a project to reduce food insecurity by leveraging digital technologies for agricultural production and trade. The consultancy aims to strengthen countries' capacity to use digital innovations and evaluate their impact on food systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Review existing documents on digital tools and AI for food production, manufacturing, and trade.
- Produce national background studies evaluating the impact of digital tools and AI on food production, manufacturing, and trade.
- Develop policy briefs for policymakers on integrating digital solutions into agricultural policies.
- Review training materials to build stakeholders’ technical capacities in using digital technologies.
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure broad-based support and collaborations.
- Assist in organizing regional and national workshops to share best practices and address market challenges.
Required Experience
- 3 years previous experience in Digital Economy, Digitisation of Agricultural value chains, food security analysis or related areas.
- Proven track record of agri-tech and food security Projects in developing countries, preferably in Africa or related area is required.
- Experience in such field in Africa is desirable.
- Some experience in conducting statistical and econometric analysis.
- Familiarity with the agricultural value chain, access to food and digital trade.
- Some experience working with national institutions (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture).
- Ability to demonstrate experience working under tight deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in agro-economics, agronomy, sustainable development studies statistics, or a related field is required.
- A PhD in related fields is preferred.
