Research Associate

Reports to: MEL Director

Period of work: 60 calendar days

Location: Abuja

Background

• The Research Associate will provide support in analysing qualitative data for the USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services Activity annual survey for FY24.
• The project works to increase smallholder farmers’ productivity, incomes, and household nutrition status in Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Benue, Ebonyi, Cross-River, and Delta states of Nigeria through strengthening sustainable agricultural extension and advisory services.
• The project particularly focuses on aquaculture, cowpea, maize, rice, and soybean value chains.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the training of moderators and transcribers in preparation for the qualitative data collection.
• Ensure data quality assurance throughout the data collection period by reviewing interview scripts and providing necessary feedback.
• Conduct analysis related to the study using relevant software such as Nvivo, Atlas etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in management, sociology/rural development, agricultural economics, economics or statistics.

Experience:

• S/he will have at least 5 years’ experience in qualitative research work (data collection, validation, entry, and analysis)
• Proficiency in the use of qualitative analytical software’s such as NVivo, Atlas etc.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including ability to effectively communicate across cultures.
• Experience in the provision of technical support in agricultural, food security, livelihood, marketing, and economic growth.
• Good English language skills are essential.