Agriculture Economist – NAMIBRE

Agriculture Economist – NAMIBRE

Roles

• Contributing to the delivery of projects and contracts – information gathering, analysis of data, plus writing reports
• Researching and writing for the Agricultural Budgeting and Costing book and John Nix Pocketbook
• Producing articles for bulletins and regular reports, including gathering information for our ‘Key Farm Facts’ datasheet
• Creating publicity material such as leaflets and Andersons Outlook
• Helping prepare and deliver presentations
• Taking day-to-day responsibility for the ‘NVZ Manager’ bureau service
• Assisting our team of businesses consultants with aspects of their on-farm work
• Depending on skills and aptitude, helping improve the digital output of the team
• In time, developing business contacts, helping to win work, and growing your own client base and business portfolio

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent qualification in related field with a minimum of 5 years’ executive experience in the industry.

General Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an Executive and possess sound knowledge and expertise or similar field of expertise in Law, Finance, Engineering, Agriculture Economist, Insurance/ Reinsurance and Medical Profession (Physician) to be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the Corporation. Insurance Industry knowledge will be an added advantage.

Additional information

Women, youth and people with disabilities meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and successful candidates will be recommended for possible appointment for a period of three (3) years. It is very important to emphasize that persons who currently serve on Two (2) or more Boards of any Public Enterprises in Namibia will not be considered. Current NamibRe Board members that served one full term are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

All applications must be emailed to the HR Practitioner – Josephine Nangolo at

[email protected] and can be hand delivered at Ministry of Public Enterprises, 3rd floor, Sanlam Building on or before 18th February 2021.

CLOSING DATE: 22 FEBRUARY 2021

NB: Candidates who previously submitted applications for the NamibRe Board recruitment as advertised in the Republikein dated 12″‘ January 2021; Namibian dated 14″‘ January 2021 and New Era issue dated 18m January 2021 do not need to resubmit application