The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a research professional specialized in Agricultural Economics to join its office in Anand, India, as a Research Specialist - Agricultural Economics.

The Research Specialist - Agricultural Economics will work as part of IWMI's India research team and contribute to the Indo-German Cooperation on Agrivoltaics initiative, as well as other relevant IWMI projects and programs implemented with research, government, development and field partners.

the Research Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, overseeing, and monitoring research activities, including protocol development, data collection, analysis, and interpretation to achieve research goals and objectives agricultural economics, agrivoltaics and related water, energy, food and rural livelihood systems The role engages with stakeholders, assigns and mentors support staff, organizes capacity development sessions, and produces knowledge products to enhance collaboration, outreach, and stakeholder expertise.



The Research Specialist ensures timely recording and analysis of data, maintains optimal data pipelines, and develops comprehensive reports and provides inputs to publications to disseminate findings and support evidence-based decision-making.

The position will generate robust field evidence and scientific data to advance the equitable and sustainable adoption of agrivoltaics in India. The role will undertake economic cost-benefit analyses; develop, assess and validate farmer-centric and developer-led business models and deployment strategies; evaluate impacts; examine cutting-edge financing arrangements; conduct field-based and action research; and translate quantitative and qualitative findings into evidence-based policy recommendations.

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Main Purpose of Job:

Plan, design, oversee, and monitor research activities, including developing protocols, data collection, analysis, and interpreta

📌 Research Specialist (Anand)
🏢 International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
📍 Anand