Social Impact, Inc.
Local Researcher, MCC Malawi Accelerated Growth Corridors Project, Malawi
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective:
SI is bidding on a proposal funded through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Malawi Compact to conduct the Accelerated Growth Corridors Project (AGC) Evaluation. The AGC Project aims to reduce the barriers between farm and market by improving road conditions, encouraging a more transparent and competitive business environment for transporters, and addressing first mile transportation challenges for smallholder farmers. The project will support policy and institutional reforms to enable better road planning and maintenance of AGCs and associated infrastructure, as well as safer conditions for women to move and conduct economic activity along the corridors. The period of performance is anticipated to be between 5-9 years.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Malawian Local Researcher to support the evaluation of the MCC Malawi Compact AGC Evaluation. The Local Researcher, under the guidance of the Team Leader, will support design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative data collection in Malawi, oversee data collection firms, and serve as a primary point of contact for in-country stakeholders.
Position is contingent upon the award of the contract to Social Impact. Anticipated award date in April 2025. Level of effort is to be determined.
**Please note: This is a locally-based position. Only candidates permanently based in Malawi, with Malawian citizenship or permanent residency will be considered.**
Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 10 pages.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in qualitative and quantitative data collection in Malawi.
- Provide inputs to develop evaluation deliverables, survey instruments, questionnaires, and evaluation reports including research in the transport/roads sector.
- Facilitate in-country communications, data requests, and stakeholder relationships with MCC, Government of Malawi, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in training, execution, and oversight of data collection activities including qualitative interviews and surveys.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, engineering, policy or a related field.
- Five years’ experience conducting large-scale surveys in Malawi, at least three years of which must be in a senior/supervisory role.
- At least one year of experience in research and evaluation (including involvement in study design, analysis, and/or reporting).
- Experience coordinating with government, ministries (preferably those in transport and/or agriculture) and/or local NGOs/CBOs for the design and implementation of evaluations.
- Experience with social and gender research, ensuring collection of and reporting on gender and social inclusive responsive data, including assessment of desired outcomes for women and vulnerable groups
- Fluency in English and Chichewa.
Preferred experience:
- Experience evaluating transportation sector projects (highly preferred).
- Experience conducting origin-destination surveys, traffic surveys, and/or vehicle operating cost surveys.
- Experience conducting key informant interviews and/or focus group discussions.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.