Analysis Specialist Summary

Process and analyse quantitative data, using Stata and Excel, related to needs assessment, programme implementation, outcome and impact measurement

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is a non-profit foundation that works to protect the rights of children and adults in cocoa-growing areas in West Africa.
To reinforce its team, ICI is looking for an Analysis Specialist to strengthen the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation team in Ghana. The successful candidate will join on a one-year contract, subject to extension.
Under the supervision of M&E Manager, the Analysis Specialist will increase ICI’s capacity to design and conduct research related to child labour and forced labour and support stakeholders to put learning into action.
The Analysis Specialist will be required to travel within Ghana, for example to visit projects and partners. The Analysis Specialist may also be required to travel elsewhere in the region on short missions, for example to Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon or Nigeria. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

Analysis
Process and analyse quantitative data, using Stata and Excel, related to needs assessment, programme implementation, outcome and impact measurement
Review and analyse literature to inform programme design and evaluation
Develop compelling data visualisation, presentations and written reports
Synthesize research outputs to develop clear and concise messages and recommendations for internal and external audiences
Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
Support the development and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Support the design and development of robust impact evaluations
Develop, refine and improve data collection tools, building on established good practice, wherever possible
Support the implementation of field research by ICI teams, independent contractors and universities, including recruitment and training of contractors and field data collection agents
Capacity building and training
Support the development of data analysis skills across ICI’s teams, through training and coaching colleagues
Identify ways to improve data quality in programme implementation
Support collaborative learning, through accompanying partners to improve policies, programmes and practices, based on partners’ needs, findings from assessments and existing evidence about effective practice
Skills Required
Education and Work Experience
Essential
A relevant master’s degree, or equivalent, in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, International Development, or other relevant fields
At least four years of relevant work experience in data analysis, applied research in social science or related fields, monitoring and evaluation or information management
Proven experience of research design, data processing and analysis, including involvement in field data collection
Skills
Solid working knowledge of Stata (skills in R, Python, SPSS,Excel or other statistical software an asset)
Good understanding of inferential and causal design for programme evaluation (experimental designs, quasi-experimental designs such as difference-in-differences, propensity score matching, regression discontinuity design, etc.)
Solid econometric skills for deriving robust results from complex socio-economic survey data
Strong analytic capacity
Listening and interview skills, including the ability to probe
The ability to synthesize key messages, develop and deliver clear presentations to diverse audiences
Excellent inter-personal skills and strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams
Desirable
Experience working with external partners, for example supporting assessments or audits of needs, gaps and capacities, providing training or capacity building
Experience with qualitative methods in social research
Experience working with hard-to-reach populations and working with sensitive data
Knowledge of child rights, child labour and forced labour
Knowledge of the cocoa sector or other types of smallholder agricultural production
Knowledge of mobile data collection techniques and experience designing and implementing mobile data collection in developing countries
Experience using Geographic Information Systems
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English, and a Ghanaian language preferably Twi. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
How To Apply
ICI Core Values

All ICI staff members are expected to adhere, respect and always promote at any time ICI Core Values: HUMANITY, INTEGRITY, NEUTRALITY, PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION. Please refer to the ICI website for more details (https://www.cocoainitiative.org/about-us/our-organisation/our-values)

Child safeguarding

ICI has zero-tolerance for all forms of child neglect, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) and exploitation (sexual and commercial). ICI commits to put the best interest of the child first, and at the centre of its work, irrespective of a child’s ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality, and culture. By applying at ICI, you automatically agree to the above term and uphold the principles described herein.

Equal opportunity and non-discrimination

ICI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and employment applicants and to providing employees with a fair work environment free of discrimination.

Disclaimer

ICI and preferred recruitment partners will NEVER ask candidates for fees for any purpose during the recruitment process. No recruitment fee, no hiring fee, no security deposit, no software or equipment charges are charged to candidates applying to ICI.

APPLICATION

APPLICATION

Only candidates authorized to work in Ghana should apply.

Please send applications in English including a cover letter and your CV to recruitment-gha@cocoainitiative.org.

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024

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Please note that only those candidates who match the above requirements and who have been selected for interview will be contacted.