Research Associate – Social Science

• Work with IAL and project team to design, review and refine project evaluation design based on indicators defined for the project with a particular focus on adoption and impact of technical assistance modules.
• Support development, translation and coordinate the piloting of mobile platform survey instrument for baseline data collection and household data collection in general
• Support enumerator recruitment, training, and supervision, as well as coordination of data collection implementation in 45 villages
• Conduct online data quality checks following established protocol, reporting any issues to supervisor and/or other project staff for correction
• Support data cleaning, variable construction and lead preliminary data analysis processes
• Participate in intervention monitoring and documentation processes
• Support the compilation of intervention delivery cost data to enable cost-effectiveness analysis and documentation of interventions impact
• Contribute to the development of impact assessment capacities (both quantitative and Qualitative) in the project and within ICRAF LATAM team and be involved in research and methods development in IAL.
• Support reinforcement of LATAM team capacity for quantitative livelihoods / Households’ analysis.

What are we looking for?

• M.Sc. in economics, international development or other relevant social science field, with strong quantitative background
• 3 years research experience, as a preference in the Amazon in relevant fields such as: Impact evaluation, livelihoods and households’ typologies analysis, technical assistance/extension and adoption frameworks.
• Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, R, ODK, Statistical software)
• Well-developed analytical and synthesizing skills with the ability to write clear and concise documents, including contributions to quality scientific papers
• Good team player, including coordination of technicians (consider changing for: Good team player, skilled at supervising different levels’ positions in challenging rural conditions)
• Excellent command of the English and Spanish languages, both written and spoken
• Able to travel frequently inside Peru (San Martin department)

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• ICRAF is an international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R for D background and is dedicated to generating and applying the best available knowledge on the diverse roles that trees play in agricultural landscapes for the benefit of both farmers and the environment.
• The selected candidate will integrate a dynamic and rapidly growing team with exciting opportunities and start a career in an international research center.
• ICRAF and CIP are members of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on September 12, 2019 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries
are particularly encouraged to apply