As every degree of global warming is projected to cause at least a five-percent decrease in global crop yield (IPCC, 2021), agriculture calls for an urgent transformation.
finres was created in 2019 and gathers scientists motivated by the ambition to revolutionize decision-making in rural economies and achieve climate resilience. Our aim is to put science and the latest technological advances at the service of food security and sovereignty.
We created the first scientific and AI platform to underwrite agricultural loans under climate change and prioritize investments in technologies and practices in the agricultural sector. Our company has informed USD 1.4 billion of investments in 32 countries, and we work with partners such as the World Bank, the United Nations, CRDB (Tanzania's largest bank), and the French Development Agency (AFD). Last year, we received the award for best climate startup at CoGX 2023.
This opportunity is for you if you want to be an active player in the resilient movement.
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Agricultural Economist with expertise in price modeling and climate change to join our team. As a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in analyzing economic trends, develop pricing models, and assess the impact of climate change on agricultural systems, contributing to informed decision-making in the agricultural sector.
Responsibilities
- Price Modeling:
- Develop and implement pricing models for agricultural commodities, considering factors such as market demand, supply chain dynamics, climate-related events, and external economic variables.
- Analyze historical pricing data and market trends to identify patterns, forecast future price movements and evaluate (limits of) forecasting skill.
- Climate Change Impact Assessment:
- Assess the climate change implications on local and global commodity prices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate climate impact assessments into finres’ models.
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation:
- Conduct risk analyses related to price volatility and climate-related uncertainties.
- Propose strategies and policies to mitigate economic risks associated with climate change and market fluctuations, based on own analysis, scientific literature, models and tools (see below) and by consulting networks of global and local experts.
- Economic Modeling and Simulation:
- Develop and apply economic models and simulations to evaluate the potential outcomes of different agricultural policies, resilient interventions, and market scenarios.
- Provide insights to policymakers, investors and stakeholders on the economic consequences of various decisions.
- Work closely with the finres’ R&D, product development and communication teams, to represent state-of-the-art agricultural economics, confidence levels of outputs, and the relative benefits of strategies and policies very clearly and user-friendly, to enable robust decision making.
- Market Research and Forecasting:
- Stay informed about market trends, trade policies, and global economic factors affecting agriculture.
- Provide regular market forecasts and economic analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze large datasets related to agricultural economics, climate data, and market indicators.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing economic findings and recommendations.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related field – with proven interest in climate change and/or adaptation, 3-5 years of professional experiences are welcome.
- Strong background in price modeling, economic analysis, time-series analysis, and climate economics.
- Proficiency in statistical software and economic modeling tools (R, python, Julia).
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts to diverse audiences in English. Proficiency in other major languages is an asset.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
Company Benefit & Values
- 25 days of Annual leave a year + public holidays
- Payment of 50% of transportation card
- Medical insurance and Healthcare
- Performance reviews every 6 months. Generous pay increases for high performers and high-growth team members.
- Access to regular socials activities & facilities in the office space (coffee machine, gym, sports classes, etc.).
