Research Field Associate Scientist - Impact Evaluation, Northern Ghana

About the role

The International Potato Center (CIP), together with Aid Data, is recruiting a Research Field Associate Scientist to monitor an impact evaluation in Northern Ghana on the effect of sweet potato Triple S technology informational treatments on farmers. The post is hosted by the International Water Management Institute in Ghana on behalf of CIP, based in Tamale during baseline data collection, initial roll-out and endline data collection. The scientist reports to the Project and Marketing Manager, Country Liaison and works closely with academic researchers and other field staff.

Key responsibilities

• Track program status and randomization compliance during roll-out and spot-check it during the project
• Oversee training of the data collection team and monitor and assist project staff
• Help design survey questionnaires, run pilot exercises and refine study design and instruments
• Negotiate contracts with survey firms where needed and check collected data before and after collection
• Conduct basic qualitative research if necessary and run statistical analysis of the data
• Provide context on evaluation results, help write project reports and give regular written updates
• Coordinate with local partners running the program and support outreach to policymakers

Required profile

• PhD in economics, social sciences, public policy, rural development or a related field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, including 2-4 years in evaluations and household surveys in developing countries
• Training in development economics, social sciences and randomized evaluations; experience living and doing field research in Northern Ghana
• Excellent management, organization and quantitative skills, and ability to negotiate with senior officials
• Fluent written and spoken English, flexibility and good scientific writing with evidence of publication
• Desirable: knowledge of one or more languages spoken in Northern Ghana (e.g. Dagbani, Mampruli, Gonja, Likpakpa, Chekusi)

Required skills

• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and Google Drive collaboration
• Basic data analysis; desirable knowledge of Stata, SAS or similar software

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of almost 2 years with possible renewal
• Competitive compensation and an equal, diverse workplace

Offers are conditional on formal grant award. Applications close on 21 March 2023.