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Position : Research Officer, Central & West Africa
Location : Maputo, Mozambique, however, you will be required to travel to other locations for projects, specifically DRC, Mali, and Sierra Leone

Contract Duration: 12 months

Forcier is a multi-sectoral research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Egypt, with staff in Iraq, Sudan and Jordan. These offices are supported by a remote technical unit in Washington, D.C., and our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Job Summary:

Forcier Consulting is seeking a Research Officer to implement research projects across Central and West Africa, specifically in the DRC, Mali and Sierra Leone. The Research Officer will manage projects from start to finish – interfacing with clients, designing tools, training researchers, managing fieldwork, conducting rigorous analysis, and writing detailed reports – all while ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget. The Research Officer will be based in the regional office in Maputo, Mozambique, drawing on the research and logistical support of resources there.

Ideal Match:

Forcier is looking for a Research Officer that has a passion for data analysis and understanding the impact of development projects in some of the world’s most challenging locations. Research never goes exactly according to plan, and the Research Officer must approach the problems that will inevitably arise with patience and creativity. An ability to multi-task, and manage multiple projects or various tasks simultaneously, is crucial. Every day at Forcier is different, and we are looking for those hungry to learn about new subjects, while teaching the rest of our staff thematic areas of expertise. Our ideal candidate is a strong team player, self-starter, and keen learner – eager to take on tasks outside their comfort zone, and respectfully engage with partners and fellow staff members from different cultural backgrounds. An interest in Africa is key: written and spoken fluency in French is a strict requirement.

Daily Tasks

· Implement research projects from A to Z, including research & tool design, budget formulation, researcher training, logistical preparation, fieldwork management, quality control, data cleaning, data analysis, and report-writing

· Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes and inception reports, and gather relevant background information as necessary

· Create quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects, and script in digital data collection platforms

· Actively engage with all research staff – core and temporary – in an effort to share knowledge and better understand skillsets in reference to project needs

· Oversee enumerators and coordinators in the field during the implementation of research projects

· Ensure that projects are completed on-time and within budget

· Provide quality control during fieldwork

· Conduct data cleaning and rigorous analysis, and provide written reports or other deliverables for clients

· Attend in-country meetings with current and potential partners, including introductory meetings, and planning meetings throughout the lifecycle of projects

· Learn and utilize best practices to deliver high quality research to our partners and to enhance research programs and operational performance

· Conduct regular and project-related training and capacity building exercises for research staff

· Contribute and adhere to all Forcier systems to ensure that project information is appropriately documented and secured

· Perform other tasks as agreed with the Research Manager or Head of Business Unit

Reports To: Research Manager

Requirements

Education Requirements:
M.A. degree (or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, international relations, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field, OR B.A. degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years of work experience

Required Skills:

· Fluency in written and spoken English and French is a requirement

· At least 1 semester of graduate-level coursework in statistics/economics

· Working knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata, SPSS, or R, with a strong preference for applicants who are well versed in Stata

· Excellent knowledge of Office package, including good skills in Excel

· Eagerness to learn and be pushed into new areas, and ability to learn from mistakes

· Ability to work independently in a stressful environment with minimal supervision

· Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines

· Creativity and an ability to think outside the box to conceptualize projects and implementation strategies

· Cultural sensitivity, curiosity, sense of humor and a ‘can do’ attitude

· Interest in Africa

· Flexibility and willingness to work in other countries as needed

Preferred (but not required) Skills:

· Experience conducting conflict and/or governance analysis

· Experience designing key indicators and measurements for conflict dynamics

· Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country; working experience in Africa will be considered an asset

· Prior experience in project management, including overseeing budgets and project timelines

· Experience collaborating with diverse, multi-cultural teams preferred

· Experience in applied analysis of survey data

· Background knowledge on the conflicts currently and historical found across the region

· Graduate-level coursework in research design and sample design

· Training in, or experience using qualitative analysis software (ex. NVivo)

· Training in, or experience using GIS analysis software (ex. QGIS)

Benefits

Benefits:

· Salary commensurate with relevant experience, and in line with Forcier compensation guidelines

· In-country living stipend when stationed abroad

· Accommodation at the Forcier guesthouse at your assigned duty station; or a similar arrangement organized by Forcier

· Round-trip flights from your home base to duty station at the start and end of the contract

· Additional flight allowances during contract period

· Generous paid time off

· Medical benefits while stationed abroad Medical evacuation coverage while stationed abroad

How to apply:

Please follow the link here: https://www.forcierconsulting.com/careers , go to current openings, click through, find this job in the job postings table, to enter relevant information and attach requested materials (CV, Cover Letter, other documents as noted).

In your Cover Letter, please detail why you are interested in Forcier, this position, and research – and why monitoring & evaluation is important for international development. Please do not summarize your CV – use the Cover Letter as an opportunity to convince us why you’d be the best fit for this position, and what makes you unique.

Applications will be received on a rolling basis – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Forcier is a multi-disciplinary research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, and Egypt.

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Position : Research Officer, Central & West Africa Location : Maputo, Mozambique, however, you will be required to travel to other locations for projects, specifically DRC, Mali, and Sierra Leone

Contract Duration: 12 months

Forcier is a multi-sectoral research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Egypt, with staff in Iraq, Sudan and Jordan. These offices are supported by a remote technical unit in Washington, D.C., and our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Job Summary:

Forcier Consulting is seeking a Research Officer to implement research projects across Central and West Africa, specifically in the DRC, Mali and Sierra Leone. The Research Officer will manage projects from start to finish – interfacing with clients, designing tools, training researchers, managing fieldwork, conducting rigorous analysis, and writing detailed reports – all while ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget. The Research Officer will be based in the regional office in Maputo, Mozambique, drawing on the research and logistical support of resources there.

Ideal Match:

Forcier is looking for a Research Officer that has a passion for data analysis and understanding the impact of development projects in some of the world’s most challenging locations. Research never goes exactly according to plan, and the Research Officer must approach the problems that will inevitably arise with patience and creativity. An ability to multi-task, and manage multiple projects or various tasks simultaneously, is crucial. Every day at Forcier is different, and we are looking for those hungry to learn about new subjects, while teaching the rest of our staff thematic areas of expertise. Our ideal candidate is a strong team player, self-starter, and keen learner – eager to take on tasks outside their comfort zone, and respectfully engage with partners and fellow staff members from different cultural backgrounds. An interest in Africa is key: written and spoken fluency in French is a strict requirement.

Daily Tasks

· Implement research projects from A to Z, including research & tool design, budget formulation, researcher training, logistical preparation, fieldwork management, quality control, data cleaning, data analysis, and report-writing

· Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes and inception reports, and gather relevant background information as necessary

· Create quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects, and script in digital data collection platforms

· Actively engage with all research staff – core and temporary – in an effort to share knowledge and better understand skillsets in reference to project needs

· Oversee enumerators and coordinators in the field during the implementation of research projects

· Ensure that projects are completed on-time and within budget

· Provide quality control during fieldwork

· Conduct data cleaning and rigorous analysis, and provide written reports or other deliverables for clients

· Attend in-country meetings with current and potential partners, including introductory meetings, and planning meetings throughout the lifecycle of projects

· Learn and utilize best practices to deliver high quality research to our partners and to enhance research programs and operational performance

· Conduct regular and project-related training and capacity building exercises for research staff

· Contribute and adhere to all Forcier systems to ensure that project information is appropriately documented and secured

· Perform other tasks as agreed with the Research Manager or Head of Business Unit

Reports To: Research Manager

Requirements

Education Requirements: M.A. degree (or equivalent) in political science, anthropology, international relations, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field, OR B.A. degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years of work experience

Required Skills:

· Fluency in written and spoken English and French is a requirement

· At least 1 semester of graduate-level coursework in statistics/economics

· Working knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata, SPSS, or R, with a strong preference for applicants who are well versed in Stata

· Excellent knowledge of Office package, including good skills in Excel

· Eagerness to learn and be pushed into new areas, and ability to learn from mistakes

· Ability to work independently in a stressful environment with minimal supervision

· Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines

· Creativity and an ability to think outside the box to conceptualize projects and implementation strategies

· Cultural sensitivity, curiosity, sense of humor and a ‘can do’ attitude

· Interest in Africa

· Flexibility and willingness to work in other countries as needed

Preferred (but not required) Skills:

· Experience conducting conflict and/or governance analysis

· Experience designing key indicators and measurements for conflict dynamics

· Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country; working experience in Africa will be considered an asset

· Prior experience in project management, including overseeing budgets and project timelines

· Experience collaborating with diverse, multi-cultural teams preferred

· Experience in applied analysis of survey data

· Background knowledge on the conflicts currently and historical found across the region

· Graduate-level coursework in research design and sample design

· Training in, or experience using qualitative analysis software (ex. NVivo)

· Training in, or experience using GIS analysis software (ex. QGIS)

Benefits

Benefits:

· Salary commensurate with relevant experience, and in line with Forcier compensation guidelines

· In-country living stipend when stationed abroad

· Accommodation at the Forcier guesthouse at your assigned duty station; or a similar arrangement organized by Forcier

· Round-trip flights from your home base to duty station at the start and end of the contract

· Additional flight allowances during contract period

· Generous paid time off

· Medical benefits while stationed abroad Medical evacuation coverage while stationed abroad

How to apply:

Please follow the link here: https://www.forcierconsulting.com/careers , go to current openings, click through, find this job in the job postings table, to enter relevant information and attach requested materials (CV, Cover Letter, other documents as noted).

In your Cover Letter, please detail why you are interested in Forcier, this position, and research - and why monitoring & evaluation is important for international development. Please do not summarize your CV – use the Cover Letter as an opportunity to convince us why you’d be the best fit for this position, and what makes you unique.

Applications will be received on a rolling basis - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

2019-08-31

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