Agricultural Economist (w/m/d) * - Consultant

Temporary, Full-time · Freiburg

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Job Description
For over 25 years, our company has been at the forefront of land use change, with a vision of a sustainable and inclusive future for all. We are committed to transforming food systems and reducing rural poverty. As part of our team, you will find attractive career development opportunities, enabling you to make a meaningful impact.

Your tasks: 
  • Conduct data-driven economic, financial, and value chain analyses focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems. 
  • Prepare high-impact technical reports and publications for various clients, such as the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, the private sector and global NGOs, ensuring their operational needs and requirements are met. 
  • Develop compelling presentations tailored to various audiences. 
  • Support the acquisition of new projects through proposal development and client engagement.
  • Manage projects of different sizes, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Requirements
  • 5 or more years of professional experience in an international context 
  • Master in economics, agriculture economics, development economics or related field
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Experience with excel and quantitative data analysis
  • Consolidated project management skills, including an increased financial literacy
  • Ability to coordinate and deliver projects
  • Interdisciplinary team player
  • Willingness to travel internationally 
  • Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in English; good knowledge in other languages is an asset.  
What we offer
  • Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team 
  • A casual, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy 
  • A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise
  • Flextime arrangements and home office possible. Part-time possible 80% and+
  • Company performance bonus 
  • Loyalty and company perfomance bonus
  • Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), Train Job-Ticket, organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office. 
  • Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg im Breisgau, 10 minutes walk from the main train station.
About us
We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.
Ihre Aufgaben
For over 25 years, our company has been at the forefront of land use change, with a vision of a sustainable and inclusive future for all. We are committed to transforming food systems and reducing rural poverty. As part of our team, you will find attractive career development opportunities, enabling you to make a meaningful impact.

Your tasks: 
  • Conduct data-driven economic, financial, and value chain analyses focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems. 
  • Prepare high-impact technical reports and publications for various clients, such as the World Bank, IFC, GIZ, the private sector and global NGOs, ensuring their operational needs and requirements are met. 
  • Develop compelling presentations tailored to various audiences. 
  • Support the acquisition of new projects through proposal development and client engagement.
  • Manage projects of different sizes, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Ihr Profil
  • 5 or more years of professional experience in an international context 
  • Master in economics, agriculture economics, development economics or related field
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Experience with excel and quantitative data analysis
  • Consolidated project management skills, including an increased financial literacy
  • Ability to coordinate and deliver projects
  • Interdisciplinary team player
  • Willingness to travel internationally 
  • Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in English; good knowledge in other languages is an asset.  
Das bieten wir Ihnen
  • Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team 
  • A casual, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy 
  • A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise
  • Flextime arrangements and home office possible. Part-time possible 80% and+
  • Company performance bonus 
  • Loyalty and company perfomance bonus
  • Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), Train Job-Ticket, organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office. 
  • Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg im Breisgau, 10 minutes walk from the main train station.
Über uns
Wir sind unique! Effizient, integrativ, professionell - als ein international führendes Beratungsunternehmen für das nachhaltige Management von natürlichen Ressourcen. Unsere Schwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Forstwirtschaft, Landwirtschaft und Klimaschutz, einschließlich innovativer Digitalisierungslösungen für die Landnutzung. Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1998 haben wir mehr als 1.000 Projekte in über 80 Ländern durchgeführt, dank eines großen und vielfältigen Expertenteams, bestehend aus mehr als 80 festangestellten Mitarbeitenden aus über 25 Nationalitäten und einer Gemeinschaft von externen Beratern und Beraterinnen. Die unique land use GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland und ist in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenia, Äthiopien und Kirgisistan vertreten.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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