Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
We are seeking a technically strong MEL professional with a passion for smallholder agriculture and a commitment to evidence-based program improvement. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Analytical Excellence
- Advanced quantitative skills; proficiency in Stata is required. R is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated experience with impact evaluation design and methods, including propensity score matching (PSM), difference-in-differences (DiD), and/or randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to analytical rigor and reproducibility.
Survey & Data Systems
- Experience designing and programming surveys for mobile data collection; CommCare experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to design and improve data quality assurance processes, including back-check surveys and automated data validation.
Experience & Education
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and/or applied research, preferably in international development.
- Master’s degree in economics, applied statistics, agricultural economics, or a closely related field.
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa and with smallholder agricultural programs strongly preferred.
Domain Knowledge
- Background in agriculture required; familiarity with common agricultural MEL frameworks and indicators (e.g., yield estimation, adoption surveys, income measurement) is a plus.
- Experience with agroforestry, tree planting programs, or forest ecosystem measurement is strongly preferred and will be a significant advantage in portfolio assignment.
Communication & Collaboration
- Professional fluency in English required; strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex findings for non-technical audiences.
- Professional fluency in French is a significant asset, particularly for candidates supporting DRC.
- Collaborative working style with a service orientation; comfortable providing structured feedback and coaching to peers and junior colleagues.
- Willingness to travel within the region (approximately 10–25% of time).