interesting job announcement

[michael perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Job Announcement

Senior Analyst/Economist

Food First/The Institute for Food and Development Policy is a
progressive,
independent, non-profit think tank engaged in analysis, research,
advocacy,
and education-for-action on hunger and poverty, environmental
degradation,
and alternative development policies for the Third World and for the
U.S.
(www.foodfirst.org).

The Senior Analyst/Economist will conduct economic-social research,
analysis, writing, public speaking, media appearances and networking for

our two principles program areas, Economic and Social Human Rights
Program,
and Re-Shaping the Global Food System.

Responsibilities include:
* Provide senior level support to both programs.
* Conduct economic-social research on issues such as welfare reform,
hunger, underemployment, agriculture, corporate concentration in the
food
system, impacts of trade policy and economic globalization in the U.S.;
and
land reform, small farm productivity, trade and agriculture policy,
rural
development, poverty, alternative food systems, and impacts of
globalization and structural adjustment in the third world.
* Produce analytical reports putting forth and justifying Food First's
positions on these issues.
* Put forth alternative policy options consistent with Food First values

and mission.
* Write for a variety of audiences, from academics and policy makers to
activists and the general public.
* Speak on behalf of Food First in a variety of public foras and in the
media.
* Help develop networks of collaborators, partner organizations,
funders, etc.

Qualifications include:

Should have substantial experience in similar work, preferably with a
graduate degree in a related field (ideally a Ph.D. or M.A. with
comparable
experience in economics), must have a proven record of excellence in
research, analysis, writing for diverse audiences, public speaking and
media work, networking, and substantial experience as an activist for
social change.  Must have demonstrated commitment to the values and
mission
of Food First, must be a cooperative, energetic and collaborative team
player, must have leadership qualities, must be comfortable in writing
for
and speaking to diverse audiences, and must be flexible, willing and
interested to work on diverse issues as described above.  Must be able
to
juggle multiple projects simultaneously.  Name recognition/reputation as

'expert,' a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.   Letter, cv, 3 references and
writing
samples to Hiring Committee, Food First, 398 60th Street, Oakland, CA,
94618, USA.
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Anuradha Mittal
Co-Director
Institute for Food and Development Policy/Food First
398 60th Street, Oakland, CA 94618 USA
Phone: (510) 654-4400 (ext. 233)  Fax: (510) 654-4551



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Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929

Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx