Consultancy Firm for Conducting an Endline Household Survey
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is a renowned research organization dedicated to providing evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. Established in 1975, IFPRI operates in over 40 countries and employs a diverse team of experts in agricultural research, policy analysis, and development. The organization collaborates with various partners, including governments, NGOs, and academic institutions, to implement projects that enhance security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and improve livelihoods, particularly in developing regions. IFPRI's mission is to provide research-based policy solutions that promote sustainable food systems and improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Job Overview:
The position involves collaborating with IFPRI to implement an endline household survey aimed at assessing the impact of livelihood support packages on smallholder farmers in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. The selected consultancy firm will be responsible for programming and translating the survey instrument, recruiting and training a fieldwork team, and conducting interviews with study farmers. The survey will take place between January and February 2027, and the collaborator will need to ensure that all data collection meets ethical standards and is conducted efficiently within the specified timeframe. The role requires a strong understanding of survey methodologies and the ability to manage a large team of enumerators effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The collaborator will undertake several key activities, including programming the endline household questionnaire in CAPI software, translating it into Amharic, and pretesting the instrument. They will conduct a comprehensive endline household survey involving approximately 2,470 farmers across 190 study villages, ensuring that all enrolled farmers are tracked and interviewed. The collaborator must recruit a fieldwork team, including a coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">general coordinator, supervisors, and around 30 enumerators, to facilitate the survey process. They will also be responsible for providing training for the enumerators, ensuring ethical standards are met during interviews, and implementing quality control measures to maintain data integrity. Additionally, the collaborator will need to prepare and deliver a final cleaned dataset to IFPRI, along with a technical note detailing the survey implementation process.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal collaborator must demonstrate a proven track record in conducting large-scale household surveys, having successfully implemented at least three surveys with sample sizes comparable to this project. Team leaders should possess experience in survey studies within Ethiopia and have advanced knowledge of survey programming software. Previous experience in hiring and supervising enumerators is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, it is implied that the team leader and key personnel should possess relevant degrees in fields such as social sciences, agricultural economics, or related disciplines that equip them with the necessary skills for conducting surveys and analyzing data.
Experience:
Candidates should have extensive field experience in conducting surveys related to rural development, agriculture, and food security, particularly within the Ethiopian context. Experience working with international organizations in similar settings and familiarity with the farmer population in Amhara is highly desirable. Additionally, experience in implementing panel or tracking surveys, including the ability to locate and re-interview previously enrolled respondents, will be advantageous.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for effective communication and reporting. Knowledge of Amharic is also essential, as the survey instrument will need to be translated into this language for the target population. Additional language skills relevant to the local context may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The fieldwork is expected to occur between mid-January and late February 2027, with a suggested start in areas that may face accessibility challenges. The collaborator must ensure that adequate resources, including space, equipment, and training materials, are provided for enumerator training sessions. The role is likely to be full-time during the survey period, and the collaborator should be prepared to adapt to any security incidents or access restrictions that may arise during fieldwork. Compensation details and specific benefits have not been outlined in the job posting.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is a renowned research organization dedicated to providing evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. Established in 1975, IFPRI operates in over 40 countries and employs a diverse team of experts in agricultural research, policy analysis, and development. The organization collaborates with various partners, including governments, NGOs, and academic institutions, to implement projects that enhance security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and improve livelihoods, particularly in developing regions. IFPRI's mission is to provide research-based policy solutions that promote sustainable food systems and improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Job Overview:
The position involves collaborating with IFPRI to implement an endline household survey aimed at assessing the impact of livelihood support packages on smallholder farmers in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. The selected consultancy firm will be responsible for programming and translating the survey instrument, recruiting and training a fieldwork team, and conducting interviews with study farmers. The survey will take place between January and February 2027, and the collaborator will need to ensure that all data collection meets ethical standards and is conducted efficiently within the specified timeframe. The role requires a strong understanding of survey methodologies and the ability to manage a large team of enumerators effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The collaborator will undertake several key activities, including programming the endline household questionnaire in CAPI software, translating it into Amharic, and pretesting the instrument. They will conduct a comprehensive endline household survey involving approximately 2,470 farmers across 190 study villages, ensuring that all enrolled farmers are tracked and interviewed. The collaborator must recruit a fieldwork team, including a coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">general coordinator, supervisors, and around 30 enumerators, to facilitate the survey process. They will also be responsible for providing training for the enumerators, ensuring ethical standards are met during interviews, and implementing quality control measures to maintain data integrity. Additionally, the collaborator will need to prepare and deliver a final cleaned dataset to IFPRI, along with a technical note detailing the survey implementation process.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal collaborator must demonstrate a proven track record in conducting large-scale household surveys, having successfully implemented at least three surveys with sample sizes comparable to this project. Team leaders should possess experience in survey studies within Ethiopia and have advanced knowledge of survey programming software. Previous experience in hiring and supervising enumerators is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, it is implied that the team leader and key personnel should possess relevant degrees in fields such as social sciences, agricultural economics, or related disciplines that equip them with the necessary skills for conducting surveys and analyzing data.
Experience:
Candidates should have extensive field experience in conducting surveys related to rural development, agriculture, and food security, particularly within the Ethiopian context. Experience working with international organizations in similar settings and familiarity with the farmer population in Amhara is highly desirable. Additionally, experience in implementing panel or tracking surveys, including the ability to locate and re-interview previously enrolled respondents, will be advantageous.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for effective communication and reporting. Knowledge of Amharic is also essential, as the survey instrument will need to be translated into this language for the target population. Additional language skills relevant to the local context may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The fieldwork is expected to occur between mid-January and late February 2027, with a suggested start in areas that may face accessibility challenges. The collaborator must ensure that adequate resources, including space, equipment, and training materials, are provided for enumerator training sessions. The role is likely to be full-time during the survey period, and the collaborator should be prepared to adapt to any security incidents or access restrictions that may arise during fieldwork. Compensation details and specific benefits have not been outlined in the job posting.
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