Survey Firm to Conduct Follow-up Survey on Community-based Targeting of Cash Transfers

Job Posting Organization:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is a renowned research organization that focuses on addressing issues related to security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, nutrition, and agricultural development. Established in 1975, IFPRI operates in multiple countries around the world, conducting research and providing policy solutions to improve food systems and reduce poverty. With a mission to provide evidence-based solutions to end hunger and malnutrition, IFPRI employs a diverse team of researchers and experts dedicated to advancing global food security. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and academic institutions, to implement its research findings and influence policy decisions.

Job Overview:
The position involves conducting a follow-up survey as part of a community-based cash transfer program in Ethiopia. This survey aims to build on previous rounds of surveys and will focus on community-based targeting experiments for cash distribution. The selected survey firm will be responsible for collecting comprehensive data from approximately 3000 households across various regions in Ethiopia, including areas affected by conflict. The survey will gather information on socioeconomic outcomes, consumption patterns, household asset ownership, nutritional and food security, agricultural production, and psychosocial factors. The firm will also manage the community-based targeting experiment and ensure the successful administration of the survey, which is expected to take place in October-November 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected firm will have a range of responsibilities, including obtaining local administrative approvals for fieldwork, translating survey questions into Amharic, recruiting and training enumerators and supervisors, managing logistical operations, and preparing training materials. The firm will implement the community-based targeting experiment, program the survey using a CAPI system, and conduct pre-testing and piloting of the survey instruments. Additionally, the firm will be responsible for data collection, ensuring data quality through call-backs and quality checks, and submitting raw and cleaned datasets along with documentation of data processing. Regular communication with IFPRI staff is essential to address any issues that arise during the survey and to ensure the quality of data collected.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate experience in conducting large quantitative household and community surveys, effective coordination with collaborators, and familiarity with agriculture, rural development, nutrition, and food security. Experience with CAPI software and obtaining local administrative permits is required. The firm should have a local presence in Ethiopia and existing networks in various regions, as well as experience in conflict-affected settings and running experiments. Strong project management skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality data at a reasonable cost.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job ad, it is implied that the firm should have a team with relevant expertise in survey methodology, data collection, and analysis, particularly in the fields of agriculture, nutrition, and social sciences.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience in conducting large-scale surveys, particularly in household and community settings. Firms should have a proven track record of managing complex survey projects, especially in challenging environments such as conflict-affected areas. Experience in programming surveys and utilizing CAPI software is also essential, along with a history of successful data collection and analysis.

Languages:
The primary language for the survey will be Amharic, as translations of survey questions and protocols will be required. Proficiency in English is also likely necessary for communication with IFPRI staff and for the preparation of proposals and reports.

Additional Notes:
The timeframe for the survey is set from October 2025 to March 202

• Interested firms are invited to submit both technical and financial proposals, including CVs of authorized individuals. The selection process will consider both the technical and financial aspects of the proposals, with an emphasis on the firm's ability to deliver high-quality data efficiently. The job does not specify contract duration or seniority level, but it is implied that the position is full-time and focused on a specific project.