Position Overview
Living Goods is entering a period of rapid growth, with growing operations in Uganda and expansion into Kenya with the goal of building a national network of micro entrepreneurs delivering vital products and services to communities. At LG we drive management decisions with quality data. We collect extensive data on product sales, mobile marketing, and household health. Rigorous evaluation of what works is also core to us.
We are looking for someone who can lead our M&E, quality control and impact strategy in the region. The ideal candidate would bring significant practical experience in monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, and quality control, as well as strong analytical and strategic thinking ability and the capability to work independently and lead his/her own work. We expect the candidate to be proactive and energetic with a 'start up' attitude, ready to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
Preference for this position to based out of our regional offices in Kampala, Uganda, or Nairobi, Kenya.
Living Goods has been featured in The New York Times, TIME Magazine, The Economist, and The Huffington Post, read more here: www.livinggoods.org/news-media/news/
Responsibilities
- Impact strategy and metrics: Recommend data-driven impact strategy and metrics based on primary and secondary research and organizational priorities, including maternal and child health interventions and behaviors.
- Research: Design, implement, and coordinate high quality research to support strategy, market research, operations research, and impact evaluation.
- Quality Control: Apply best practices in quality control and monitoring to manage LG's quality control systems.
- Analysis: Analyze field research data to derive insights to improve LG strategy, decision making
Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in public health, economics, development studies, public policy (or equivalent)
- Significant experience with data analysis and software: e.g., STATA, SPSS, Excel. Well versed in data analysis methods and statistics including regression analysis, pivot tables, and cluster analysis, etc.
- Experience designing research studies including customers surveys, randomized trials, etc.. Experience designing/managing large-scale household surveys in developing countries desirable. Experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods desirable.
- Experience in maternal and child nutrition a plus.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and professional maturity; ability to work independently, think creatively, learn quickly and know when to seek support;
Compensation
- A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health, vacation, and bonus opportunity.
- The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for others.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please submit a single file with resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@livinggoods.org. Kindly include:
- How you heard about this position
- Current and desired salary
- Optional - Links to any content that helps us know you better: LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, Facebook
- Optional - Samples of any work you proud of
- Please include "Research and Evaluation Manager" in the subject line.
