International Potato Center
Background
The International Potato Center under SweetGAINS project is planning a research for development study aimed at promoting sustainable adoption of improved sweetpotato varieties. The study will target sweetpotato farm households in Amuria district, Eastern Region of Uganda. This survey is aimed at establishing the effect of interventions deployed which included the dissemination of improved sweetpotato varieties in study communities. Thus, the Consultant will supervise a team of enumerators conducting a follow up households survey using tablets.
Objectives
- Supervise a team of enumerators conducting household survey in Amuria district
Deliverables
- Follow-up survey dataset collected using tablets approved by the Research Coordinator
- A field report detailing key observations, challenges encountered and how resolved, and opportunities seized to enhance the efficiency of the survey.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Specialty in agriculture, agribusiness management, economics, statistics, and other related fields
- Expertise required in survey supervision, team leadership, data management
- At least 3 years of experience; working with CGIAR in similar role
- Skills required in survey data collection, soft/interpersonal skills, team leadership
- Should have working knowledge/experience working in Teso Sub-region
Time frame
- Consultancy contract will be for 30 days.
How to apply
Conditions: This is a national consultancy position limited to Uganda nationals and permit residents only.
Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website:
https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on September 12, 2022 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This consultant will not be in contact with children or vulnerable adults.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.