Ethiopia: Research and Evaluation Associate

Jan 23, 2022 | One Acre Fund
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Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

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About the Role

We are looking for an expert with 3+ years experience to lead in Research and Evaluation in Ethiopia. As the Research and Evaluation Associate, you will oversee program study designs, using data analysis and results to make recommendations that steer our short- and long- term impact strategy, understand and increase farmer impact, and improve our operations. You will coordinate the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities across multiple programs in Ethiopia. Using the MEL results, you will provide relevant programmatic recommendations on improvement of our operations and work with the leadership team to make informed decisions to steer our long-term impact strategy. You will report to the Agroforestry M&E Lead.

Responsibilities

• Study design- You will work with different team members, both from in-country departments and global teams, to identify research goals and draft survey tools to collect information for our impact analyses and other strategic queries.
• Data Collection and quality control- You will oversee data collection using qualitative and quantitative methods. You will uphold and improve data quality standards to ensure our impact evaluation and strategic decisions to improve our program are based on accurate and up-to-date information.
• Data analysis- You will contribute to the analysis and triangulation of qualitative and quantitative monitoring data and share findings with the country and global teams for learning and making decisions.
• Report writing and Recommendations- You will compile M&E results to draw early and final conclusions and write reports on progress of project implementation, and recommend corrective actions to the team members.
• You will work with the field teams to ensure M&E results and recommendations are understood and acted upon Strategic planning processes- You will support in developing the annual country work plans, goals, and a monitoring evaluation and learning strategy for the strategic plans developed.
• Team management- You will directly manage the Ethiopia MEL specialist and the MEL learning manager. Your direct reports manage a team of 50+ staff and you will mentor your team through weekly check-ins, field visits, training, and career reviews.
• You will oversee the MEL country budget and the Human resources related aspects.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years experience in using designing and implementing evaluation studies, creating data collection tools, conducting statistical data analysis, reporting and team management.
• Knowledge of evaluation concepts and mastery of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs.
• Data analysis skills such as regressions, propensity score matching, difference in difference design
• An understanding of qualitative data analysis approaches
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. Stata, R, Advanced Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Agronomy, or research related field.
• 1+ years experience in leadership and an enthusiasm for learning and growth.
• 1+ years experience building staff capacity.
• Organizational, coordination skill-set.
• Fluency in English and Amharic

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Benefits: Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility: One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline: 18 April 2022

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