CareerPlan

Remote Agricultural Economist - Market Analysis

Nelspruit, MbombelaRemoteFull-time2026-10-30
Remote

Core

Conduct market research and economic analysis for the agricultural sector, providing insights on commodity prices, supply/demand dynamics, and future market conditions to support strategic decision-making for producers and government agencies.

Role type

Senior Agricultural Economist (Market Analysis)

Builds

Economic models, forecasts, market reports, and policy briefs

Domain

Agriculture + Economics

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Econometrics, statistical modeling, market research, report writing, data analysis, supply chain analysis, policy analysis, data visualization, project management

Preferred skills

International trade analysis, regulatory change analysis

Technologies

Stata, R, EViews

Responsibilities

Analyze supply and demand dynamics and price trends; Develop economic models and forecasts for crop production and farm profitability; Monitor global and domestic agricultural market developments; Prepare detailed market reports and policy briefs for clients; Provide economic advice on investment decisions and risk management; Utilize statistical software and databases for data interpretation.