Scientific Officer-Data Manager and Analyst at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Duties and responsibilities

•  Collect, clean and organize household survey data for various projects
•  Analysis of adoption and ex-post impacts of improved technologies on productivity, food security and poverty;
•  Analysis of productivity, technology adoption and efficiency;
•  Learning and support to develop market opportunities that increase adoption of research outputs;
•  Assist in project administration.
•  Coordinate and lead project field activities.
•  Any other duties as may be instructed by the Supervisor.

Education, knowledge and experience

•  A Master's degree in Economics or a related field.
•  Experience in management and analysis of large household survey data.
•  Knowledge and savvy of data analysis software, especially Stata.
•  Very strong analytical skills and applied statistical experience.
•  Good scientific wring experience.

Personal attributes and competencies

•  Strong analytical skills and applied statistical experience.
•  Good scientific writing experience.
•  Fluency in English and Swahili, both verbal and written.
•  Good communication, presentation and report writing skills.

Terms and conditions

•  This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•  The initial appointment will be for 1 (one) year, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•  The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

The application deadline is 23 May-2023