Rigorous Impact Evaluation Specialist - Mannheim, Deutschland - C4ED

C4ED

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Mannheim, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Job Category:
Research & Evaluation

Job Type:
Full Time

Job Location:
Mannheim (Germany)

Closing Date:
Rolling Applications

Job ID:
DE2209ME

The Center for Evaluation and Development (C4ED), Germany, is looking for a Rigorous Impact Evaluation Specialist to join its team of impact evaluators.

We are also looking to fill the position of Team Leader (interim) and applicants with experience leading small research teams may also request to be considered for this role.

C4ED's vision is to make development interventions more effective through impact evaluations and providing evidence-based policy advice.

With a strong focus on mixed-methods and quantitative impact evaluations related to sustainable development, C4ED is one of the leading German research centers in the areas of poverty reduction, microfinance, health insurance, education, humanitarian assistance, agriculture, and nutrition.

C4ED is currently conducting projects all over the world and maintains research relationships with 3ie, ACTED, GCF, GIZ, IFAD, ILO, IPA, J-PAL, the World Bank, WFP, and UNICEF to name just a few of its cooperation partners.

The position involves the following tasks:

Conducting experimental or quasiexperimental impact evaluation studies with a particular focus on Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)
Statistical analysis and reportwriting
Provide capacity building
Conduct and oversee largescale data collections (incl. highfrequency data checks)
Ensure project deliverables are prepared on time and are of high quality
Closely cooperating with local partners
Setup monitoring systems
Project management

Your profile:

You have a PhD, or will soon defend your PhD in Economics, Econometrics or Statistics. A Master's degree in Economics, Statistics or Social Sciences with 35 years of relevant working experience is considered equivalent to this.
You have proven theoretical and practical knowledge in impact evaluation methods
Teaching experience (e.g. university classes or seminars) related to impact evaluation is desirable
You have proven quantitative skills including conducting primary data collections as well as comprehensive reporting skills (quantitative analysis of data sets and reportwriting).
You have already gained field experience and are eager to supervise largescale household surveys in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Skills in qualitative data collection and mixed method analysis would be a plus.
Very good teamwork skills and experience with working in multidisciplinary teams as well as with a wide range of individuals from researchers to donors and local partners
Very good coordination skills, orientation to detail, multitasking, and ability to work under short deadlines
An excellent command of English is a must; French is an advantage, German or other languages are desirable

Additional qualifications required for an (interim) Team Lead role are:

You should have a first experience of leading small research teams
Strong communication skills
Willingness to lead an international team consisting of people based in different countries
Strong intercultural competence
Some management experience is desirable
Experience managing budgets is an advantage

You will work within a growing, supportive team of experienced international researchers. The role offers a good opportunity to deepen your expertise in research methodology and general project management skills.

The position is based in Mannheim, Germany, and may include travel to research project sites in Asia, Africa or South America.

The position is full-time.

Please note that we are a non-profit organisation and our salaries reflect this. We offer additional benefits such as a Job Ticket, Sports Card and flexible working hours.