International Potato Center
Background
The International Potato Center under SweetGAINS project is conducting research for development study aimed at promoting sustainable adoption of improved sweetpotato varieties by using behavioral interventions. The study targets sweetpotato farmers in Amuria district, Eastern Region of Uganda. This activity is aimed at conducting a follow up household survey to assess of uptake of improved sweetpotato among a random sample of households surveyed in December 2021. Thus, the Enumerator will collect data data using tablets.
Objective
• Collection of household survey data • Implementation of in-depth qualitative study
Deliverables
• Household survey data collected in Amuria district approved for consistency, accuracy and completeness by the Supervisor
Selection Criteria
• College/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. • Agriculture, agribusiness management, economics, statistics, and other related fields • Data collection, use of tablets to collection data, experience with vine distribution process, past experience implementing CIP vine dissemination activities • At least 2 years experience • Survey data collection skills, soft/interpersonal skills, team work
Time frame
• Consultancy contract will be for 24 days.
How to apply
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.
Conditions: This is a national consultancy position limited to Uganda nationals and permit residents only.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.