Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Ref: 14-25 MES/IRS/SSA) at The International Potato Center (CIP)

The Position:
The scientist will be leading the socio-economic research components of four value chain pilot efforts with nutrition or income outcomes, focused on measuring adoption and impact on incomes, food security, and diet quality. In addition, the scientist will be responsible for design a monitoring system to track dissemination and uptake partner countries, as well as conduct periodic qualitative assessments among project beneficiaries and partners. The scientist will manage data related to project milestones; work with stakeholders to develop impact pathways and collect relevant indicators to monitor progress towards achieving agreed upon milestones and final outcomes. The scientist should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners, and will be required to travel extensively within the three target countries, with occasional travel to other regions of the world.

The successful candidate will have:

•     PhD in Economics or Agricultural Economics or relevant applied economics discipline;
•     At least two years’ research experience in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, sampling design, adoption studies, impact evaluation, economic analysis of production systems and/or policy related economic research;
•     Proven skills in applying econometric and quantitative approaches;
•     Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in collaborative research for development implementation;
•     A good publication record consistent with post-doctoral experience;
•     Experience with survey data management preferred;
•     Experience with implementing value chains for specific crops preferred;
•     Prior working experience in Africa;
•     Excellent social skills and a collaborative style;
•     Proactive, innovative and creative attitudes;
•     Willingness to travel extensively within the region;
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Good working knowledge of French is required.

Conditions:
The employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.