Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya
Job Position Summary
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The project Associate will oversee all aspects of the
implementation of the research study. The position offers an exciting
opportunity to get involved with cutting-edge economic and development
research. The position will be most attractive to those who seek to gain field
management experience and exposure to applied development economics research.
Job
Responsibilities
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Developing and
piloting survey instruments and;
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Hiring, training,
and managing teams of local enumerators that will conduct data collection
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Managing and
supervising field logistics and ensuring that the project follows the
experimental protocol
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Ensuring all
aspects of data quality and assisting in preliminary analysis
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Managing the
budget, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project
funds.
Job
Qualifications
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A Bachelor's or
Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields
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Excellent project
management and organizational skills with strong quantitative skills
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Knowledge of Stata
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Coursework in
empirical methods, including econometrics and economics
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Previous surveying
and/or research experience a strong plus
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Flexible,
self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player
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Experience working
or living in developing countries
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Familiarity with
randomized controlled trials
Job
Application Instructions
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Application
Deadline: December
31, 2013
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