Job announcement
Post Date :
October 02 2024
Deadline :
October 16 2024
Reference Number :
job-Nigeria
Vacancies :
1 vacancies
Minimun Experience :
5 Year(s)
Minimun Education :
Bachelors
Age :
18 - 55
Gender :
Not specified
Job shift :
Full-time
Job type :
Job level :
Intermediate
Salary :
As per organization salary scale
Location :
Nigeria
Sectors :
Job announcement channel
Reports to: MEL Director
Period of work: 60 calendar days
Location: Abuja
Background
The Research Associate will provide support in analysing qualitative data for the USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services Activity annual survey for FY24.
The project works to increase smallholder farmers’ productivity, incomes, and household nutrition status in Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Benue, Ebonyi, Cross-River, and Delta states of Nigeria through strengthening sustainable agricultural extension and advisory services.
The project particularly focuses on aquaculture, cowpea, maize, rice, and soybean value chains.
Essential Responsibilities
Support the training of moderators and transcribers in preparation for the qualitative data collection.
Ensure data quality assurance throughout the data collection period by reviewing interview scripts and providing necessary feedback.
Conduct analysis related to the study using relevant software such as Nvivo, Atlas etc.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in management, sociology/rural development, agricultural economics, economics or statistics.
Experience:
S/he will have at least 5 years’ experience in qualitative research work (data collection, validation, entry, and analysis)
Proficiency in the use of qualitative analytical software's such as NVivo, Atlas etc.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including ability to effectively communicate across cultures.
Experience in the provision of technical support in agricultural, food security, livelihood, marketing, and economic growth.
Good English language skills are essential.
All interested candidates are expected to apply as individuals (not as a team) by sending the following: i) most recent CV ii) Cover letter
All submissions should be done electronically via email to nigeriaprocurement@agextensionactivity.org with the subject line of the email indicating the title of the position.
Submission Deadline: All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM West African Standard Time on Thursday, October 17, 2024
Please note: This vacancy is open to only Nigerian Nationals