JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND

Last year, IFPRI, together with partners from the public and private sector, embarked on a research project to look at the impact of site-specific fertilizer recommendations obtained from farm level soil tests. Now that the season has passed, we are organizing endline data collection to test if knowledge about the soil has affected fertilizer use.

We are looking for a qualified consultant to set up the computer assisted personal interviewing infrastructure and assist with field logistics. In particular, the consultant will be responsible for the technical side of operations such as the development of the ODK app that will be used to capture the data. Furthermore, the consultant will co-organize the training of enumerators in Lilongwe and oversee data collection in the field. The consultant will work in close collaboration with researchers in Lilongwe. Fieldwork is scheduled to start towards the end of May and is expected to take about 25 days. The work requires travel to Malawi.

SCOPE OF WORK

ODK implementation of the questionnaire
Back-end management of the data collection (ODK-ONA integration)
Training of enumerators
Oversee data collection
Monitoring and analysis of data collection

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience of conducting quantitative survey fieldwork
• Demonstrated experience in conducting survey-related training
• Experience in building trust and good relations with village leaders, interviewees, and communities
• Strong program management skills
• Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating large field teams and managing deliverables
• Excellent computer skills and experience using ODK and technical backend (Ona server integration preferred).

APPLICATION
Please submit a letter of interest highlighting the qualifications mentioned above, an updated CV and a detailed budget. Materials should be submitted in English.

Deadline: May 15, 2025.

**This requisition is only open to individual consultants. **
**We are unable to respond to every applicant individually; only selected applicants will be contacted. **

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements