Project Associate - Failures in the Market for Local Agricultural Information, Busia, Kenya

Job Position Summary
The project Associate will oversee all aspects of the implementation of the research study. The position offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with cutting-edge economic and development research. The position will be most attractive to those who seek to gain field management experience and exposure to applied development economics research.
Job Responsibilities

Developing and piloting survey instruments and;

Hiring, training, and managing teams of local enumerators that will conduct data collection

Managing and supervising field logistics and ensuring that the project follows the experimental protocol

Ensuring all aspects of data quality and assisting in preliminary analysis

Managing the budget, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project funds.
Job Qualifications

A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields

Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong quantitative skills

Knowledge of Stata

Coursework in empirical methods, including econometrics and economics

Previous surveying and/or research experience a strong plus

Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player

Experience working or living in developing countries

Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
Job Application Instructions
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Application Deadline: December 31, 2013