Agricultural Economist

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HORTGRO is a national service body for a number of horticultural industry organisations that coordinate specific activities to ensure unity with a focus on markets, production and a range of other functions. A vacancy (internal job title: Information Manager) currently exists for a highly energetic and deadline-driven individual who will be responsible for the gathering, processing, and distribution of information on production and marketing across a wide spectrum of industries and operations.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance of agricultural economic information systems, parameters, and time series dataMaintenance and expansion of value chain perspectives including analysis of cost driversAssisting fruit group JMF's (Joint Marketing Forums), trade and market development initiatives and proposalsResearch and development on trade policy and legislation perspectivesAnalysis and projections regarding plantings and trendsHandling of agricultural economic queriesCompiling and distribution of newsletters, booklets, reports, and other relevant informationAssisting with preparation and evaluation of whole farms plans in support of economic development activitiesLiaison with various industry stakeholders (e.g. producers, packhouses and exporters)Requirements:BSc or equivalent degree with Agricultural Economics as majorA minimum of 3-5 years' experience in commercial or marketing environment will be advantageousSound knowledge of Agricultural Economic terms and conceptsOutstanding computer literacy in full MS Office PackageExceptional planning, organisational and administrative skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDeadline-driven with the ability to work under pressureAbility to work independently and take own initiativeEnthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, flexible and passionate personalityA market-related remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.


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