Position Summary

Innovations that raise productivity and/or increase the resilience of food systems are an essential component of development pathways for most countries. Over a two-year period, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA) has funded a retrospective scoping review on the adoption and impact of agricultural innovations in Mali from 2000 to 2025. The senior researcher and PI hired for this position will lead a team of seven researchers based in the US, including a co-PI at MSU, 2 consultants at Tufts University, and 3 consultants based at a university and research institution in Bamako, Mali. The team will identify and characterize candidate innovations across the specialized domains of crop and animal agriculture and the management of natural resources; assemble evidence of impact at scale for each innovation; conduct international stakeholder interviews to triangulate evidence of impact; and apply qualitative and quantitative tools to analyze evidence collected in international and local stakeholder interviews. After implementing stakeholder fora to assess and review findings, the team will co-author, finalize and submit a narrative report, stocktable and data landscape to support future research on CGIAR impacts in Mali. MSU PIs will lead the communications strategy and have overall responsibility for the online information searches, compilations, digital document storage, and quantitative analysis, as well as project administration. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Agricultural economics

Minimum Requirements

At least 10 years demonstrated experience researching agricultural innovations.
At least 10 years field experience in Mali related to agricultural innovations.
At least 10 years experience working directly for the CGIAR system.

Desired Qualifications

French reading capability.

Required Application Materials

Please provide:
1. Full CV.
2. One-page letter summarizing your qualifications for the position.

Special Instructions

n/a

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.