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March 21st, 2023 at 07:53 am
New Job Posting at International Potato Center (CIP)
Job Description
Together with AidData, the International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Research Field Associate Scientist to oversee an impact evaluation in Northern Ghana that looks at how sweet potato Triple S technology informational treatments affect farmers.
About the role
The International Potato Center has asked the International Water Management Institute in Ghana to host this job. The chosen candidate will be based in Tamale, Ghana, during the collection of baseline data, the start of the program, and the collection of online data. The Research Field Associate Scientist will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff and report to the Project and Marketing Manager, Country Liaison.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping track of the program’s status and making sure randomization is being done correctly during the initial rollout, and checking randomization compliance on an as-needed basis during the project.
- Keeping an eye on how the team that collects data is trained.
- Keeping an eye on the people working on the project and giving them help.
- Helping with the design of the survey questionnaires.
- If necessary, do basic qualitative research.
- Running pilot exercises.
- Helping to improve how studies are set up and how surveying tools are used.
- When necessary, negotiating contracts with survey firms.
- Checking the data collected both while it is being collected and after.
- Putting the data through statistical analysis.
- Putting the results of the evaluation in context and giving background information when needed.
- Helping with the writing of project reports.
- Giving regular written updates on the project’s progress and evaluation.
- Working with local partners who are in charge of running the program being evaluated.
- Helping to reach out to policymakers in the country.
Requirements
Essential
- PhD studies in economics, social sciences, public policy, rural development, or related fields.
- Minimum of eight years of work experience in the field, with at least two to four years of experience doing evaluations and household surveys in developing countries.
- Randomized Evaluations and training in development economics, social sciences, and related fields.
- Get to know Northern Ghana by living there and doing field research there.
- Excellent management and organization skills, as well as strong math skills.
- Being able to explain positions and negotiate with high-level officials.
- Fluency in English and excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks well as a member of a team is all-important.
- Shown that they can handle high-level relationships with partner organizations.
- Randomized controlled trials are something you know about.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using and working together on Google Drive
- A basic understanding of how to analyze data
- Good scientific writing skills and a track record of being published
Desirable
- If you know one or more of the main languages spoken in Northern Ghana, that’s a plus (especially Dagbani, Mampruli, Gonja, Likpakpa and Chekusi).
- Know how to use Stata, SAS, or another program for analyzing data.
Benefits
- Excellent working environment.
- Competitive pay package that matches the level of experience.
- The contract has a fixed term of almost two years, but it can be renewed.
- Work in an equal and diverse place of business.
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Closing Date: 5th April 2023
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