LAND/AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST UKRAINE

Chemonics International seeks a short-term land/ agricultural economist for the ongoing USAID-funded AgroInvest project in Ukraine. The short-term assignment will support quantifying the potential economic and land distribution consequences of various scenarios for introducing an agricultural land market in Ukraine or lifting the land sale moratorium. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The economist will perform analysis of the following: Likely economic and distributional consequences from introduction of the land law as it is currently drafted, including land prices; Economic and distributional consequences from introduction of the land law by introducing new assumptions or changes to the law as it is currently drafted, including land prices; Likely winners and losers and consequences from various scenarios of lifting the moratorium (e.g., small and medium producers, large agriholdings, rural villagers, Ukrainian government); Macroeconomic quantitative analysis of possible major economic gains/ losses for the state budget after introduction of a land market in current draft form and with changes to the draft law; Analysis and conclusions of likely agricultural investment and impact on productivity resulting from passage of the draft land law as it currently exists, and by changing assumptions to the draft law. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in economics; doctoral degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in economic analysis on land issues. Demonstrated experience leading teams on technical economic analysis. Extensive work experience in Ukraine or the former Soviet Union. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. English fluency required; Russian language capability a plus. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to UkraineAgroInvest@chemonics.com by June 17, 2011. Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.