Statistician

Forcier is a multi-disciplinary research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third-party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments, and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mozambique.

Job Description:

Forcier is seeking a Statistician for an anticipated USAID-funded impact evaluation organized by SoCha for The Partnership for the Development of Eastern Congo (P-DEC) program in Eastern DRC. The Statistician will use advanced statistical analysis, produce cleaned and coded data sets, and provide actionable insights to project needs. The aim of this five-month evaluation is to provide benchmark values for key indicators before P-DEC’s interventions. The evaluation will include reviewing existing program documents, conducting an analysis of P-DEC’s theory of change, and designing and implementing a mixed-methods impact evaluation using a quasi-experimental design based on the difference-in-difference (DID) approach via household surveys and key-informant interviews.

The position will be on a contract basis and be based in the Democratic Republic of Congo with possible travel throughout the country. The position is open to international candidates but Congolese citizens are preferred. It is MANDATORY to have past USAID-funded evaluation experience for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Statistical analysis of survey findings;
• Post-analysis estimation to ensure the robustness of results
• Adhere to statistical rigor in all areas of analytics
• Develop comprehensive statistical solutions for project needs
• Work in a team
• Communicate ideas for analysis and results presentation
• Report writing

Education Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

Other Requirements:

• At least 7 years’ experience as a senior statistician and/or econometrician with extensive experience in survey sample design, power calculations, and statistical analysis.
• At least 5 years’ experience with household surveys and expertise in statistical analyses (familiarity with data analysis software, R, SPSS, and STATA)
• Experience implementing impact evaluation in the peace building and international development sector
• Fluent in English and French

Forcier Work Culture:

Forcier isn’t the place for everyone. But for those who do find us to be a good fit, they can’t imagine being anywhere else. Our company operates with five immutable laws. If these don’t resonate with you, working with us probably won’t be a good fit for you. If they speak to you, you’ll find a new home with us.

• Be nice or leave. All our staff deserves to be treated professionally and with respect. Discrimination, racism, tribalism, sexism, and neo-colonialist language will not be tolerated. This applies to our clients as well.
• This is a stress-free zone. The places where we work are stressful enough, we don’t need to add extra pressure. Increasing stress increases the likelihood of errors. We all work to minimize stress together.
• We embrace a strong work ethic and a strong rest ethic. We believe that balance is critical to long-term success. We all work together to avoid burnout on our teams and ensure that team members have the opportunity to frequently and regularly take complete time off. We recognize the needs of every team member may be unique depending on their individual circumstances.
• Safety first. We never put staff or partners in harm’s way for any reason, and we do not ask staff to go places or complete work with which they do not feel personally comfortable – for any reason.
• Quality is paramount. We stand behind the integrity of our work. We don’t cut corners and we deliver the absolute best product possible every single time, both internally and externally.

Benefits

Forcier aims to be an employer of choice in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result, we offer competitive daily rates as well as on-the-job training opportunities to attract and retain the best talent available.