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Monday, 23 December 2013

Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya



Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya

Job Position Summary
·         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
·         Developing and piloting survey instruments and;
·         Hiring, training, and managing teams of local enumerators that will conduct data collection
·         Managing and supervising field logistics and ensuring that the project follows the experimental protocol
·         Ensuring all aspects of data quality and assisting in preliminary analysis
·         Managing the budget, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project funds.
Job Qualifications
·         A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields
·         Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong quantitative skills
·         Knowledge of Stata
·         Coursework in empirical methods, including econometrics and economics
·         Previous surveying and/or research experience a strong plus
·         Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player
·         Experience working or living in developing countries
·         Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
Job Application Instructions
·         For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements - Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local AgriculturalInformation, Busia, Kenya
Application Deadline: December 31, 2013

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