One Acre Fund Ethiopia Field Research Specialist - Jobs in Ethiopia

One Acre Fund Ethiopia Field Research Specialist - Jobs in Ethiopia

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund Supplies 1 Million Smallholder Farmers With the Agricultural Services They Need to Make Their Farms Vastly More Productive. Our 8,000+ Team is Drawn From Diverse Backgrounds and Professions. With Operations Across Six Core Countries in Africa, We Make Farmers More Prosperous by Providing Quality Farm Supplies on Credit, Delivered Within Walking Distance of Farmers’ Homes, and Agricultural Training to Improve Harvests. On Average, the Farmers We Serve Harvest 50 Percent More Food After Working With One Acre Fund.

To Learn More About Our Work, Take a Look at Our Why Work Here Blog for More Information.

About the Role

We Are Looking for a Professional to Join Our Team as a Field Research Specialist in Bahir Dar Ethiopia.

You Will Manage the Field Team and Coordinate the Field Activities. You Will Also Support in Implementing the Mel Surveys and You Will Report to the Senior Ethiopia Mel Specialist.

Responsibilities
Lead on Field Team Management

Oversee the Implementation of All the Field Surveys

Provide Direct Management to the Mel Field Manager, Who is in Charge of More Than 10 Field Supervisors and 70 Enumerators

Oversee Hiring and Professional Development of the Field Team

Create Training Materials Focused on Improving Survey Execution

Coordinate the Field Team Meetings to Discuss Progress in Survey Execution

Work With the Field Manager to Identify Field Challenges and Offer Possible Solutions

Undertake Periodic Performance Development Review of Field Staff

Collaborate With the Human Resource Unit to Manage Contracts, Payments for the Field Staff and Processing of the Field-related Expenses

Maintain All Documentation and Field Related Records

Lead on Survey Management

Oversee the Field Team Goals and Weekly Plans

Coordinate Acquisition of the Sampling Lists From the Relevant Kebeles

Work With Field Supervisors to Pretest Surveys in the Study Sites

Provide All Communication on Survey Implementation to the Department and Country Leadership

Support in Study Design and Department Strategy Development

Support the Senior Ethiopia Mel Specialist in Preparing Survey Materials

Work With the Senior Ethiopia Mel Specialist to Develop Department Calendars, Setting Timelines for the

Surveys and Follow Up to Ensure Adherence to Timelines

Support the Senior Mel Specialist to Monitor Back Checks and Assess Data Quality

Manage Special Learning Projects

Career Growth and Development
We Have a Strong Culture of Constant Learning and We Invest in Developing Our People. You’ll Have Weekly Check-ins With Your Manager, Access to Mentorship and Training Programs, and Regular Feedback on Your Performance. We Hold Career Reviews Every

Six Months, and Set Aside Time to Discuss Your Aspirations and Career Goals. You’ll Have the Opportunity to Shape a Growing Organization and Build a Rewarding Long-term Career.

Qualifications
Across All Roles, These Are the General Qualifications We Look for. For This Role Specifically, You Will Have:

3+ Years Experience in Field Team Management.

1+ Years Experience in Coordination of Complex Surveys Across Different Oaf Operational Sites

Strong Communication Skills, as You Will Interact With Farmers, Field Team Members, Peers and the Leadership Team

Experience in Mel Survey Operations

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Skills

Knowledge of Electronic Data Collection Tools (E.g. Odk, Kobo, Survey Cto, Commcare) and Ability to Maintain Complex Spreadsheets.

A Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management or Agricultural Related Field

Problem Solving Skills

Fluency in English and Amharic

Willingness to Spend a Long Time in the Rural Program Implementation Sites and to Take Public Transportation When Necessary

Preferred Start Date
As Soon as Possible

Job Location
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Benefits
Health Insurance, Paid Time Off

Eligibility
This Role is Only Open to Citizens or Permanent Residents of Ethiopia

Application Deadline
5 September 2022

One Acre Fund Never Asks Candidates to Pay Any Money or Pay for Tests at Any Stage of the Interview Process. Official One Acre Fund Emails Will Always Arrive From an @oneacrefund.org Address. Please Report Any Suspicious Communication Here (Globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but Do Not Send Applications or Application Materials to This Email Address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (Dei), and Anti-racism Are Deeply Connected to Our Organization’s Mission and Purpose. One Acre Fund Aspires to Build a Culture Where All Staff Feel Consistently Valued, Represented, and Connected – So That Our Team Can Thrive as Professionals, and Achieve Exceptional Impact for the Farmers We Serve.

We Are Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity Regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression. We Are Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.


How to apply
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