Website: Website http://precisionag.org

Kenya Research Associate

Job description
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research Associate will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Supervise the implementation of field operations and research activities;
Support and manage the development of SMS platforms to disseminate information to smallholder farmers via their mobile phones;
Monitor and analyze usage of the SMS services;
Hire, train, and supervise local staff;
Supervise data management activities, clean and analyze data;
Work with PAD team to ensure that all projects and operations adhere to policies, protocols, and timelines;
Develop and update project documentation regularly;
Assist in managing partner relations, and working with external stakeholders for implementation of field operations.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field.
Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent management and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work independently and be supervised remotely.
1-2 years’ work experience running or managing research projects.
Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis.
Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems in field.
Good understanding of economics and familiarity with randomized evaluations.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, statistics, or a closely related field.
Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Experience managing teams and working in groups.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

Position details

Full time
Start date: ASAP
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (or Western Kenya, open to discussion) with frequent travel to Western Kenya
Compensation: commensurate with experience
To apply: Please fill out our online application form with your CV attached on our websit

October 23, 2024
Agronomy Associate

Details:
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) is hiring an Agronomy Associate to support PAD’s operations in Kenya, and to assist in expanding and improving the Ministry of Agriculture’s SMS advisory platform (MoA-INFO) – managed and operated by PAD. MoA-INFO aims to provide high quality agricultural recommendations to smallholder farmers throughout Kenya. The focus on the platform is currently on the Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation. PAD, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to deliver a wide array of agronomical content to smallholders through the platform, thus adding high quality and impactful content to the platform is an immediate priority.
PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation. We aim to provide mobile agricultural extension services but also to rigorously evaluate impact. Each of our programs and partnerships have a strong complement of social science research, ranging from large- and small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to A/B tests to pilot trials. Most of PAD’s research projects are led by economists Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School) and Michael Kremer (Harvard University). PAD’s research activities are also supported by affiliated researchers from other institutions and are overseen by PAD’s Boston-based Senior Researcher.
Kenyan citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Agronomy Associate will be involved in the following tasks:

Develop SMS messages on a wide variety of different agricultural topics to be added to the MoA-INFO platform.
Develop desk research and literature reviews on a wide-range of agricultural topics of relevance to the Kenyan smallholder farmer.
Connect with relevant scientists / stakeholders in the sector who could be potential research and content partners – manage relationships with current partners.
Investigate options for the customization of agronomic recommendations on the platform – engage with County level Agricultural experts.
Plan and implement focus group discussions with farmers in order to receive feedback with an eye to improving the quality and relevance of the service.
Work on other PAD activities as required, including supporting the PAD agronomist, Associate field manager and field team with their daily activities – including supervisory duties of the platform.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

An MSc. in agronomy or agricultural sciences. Candidates with a BSc. in agronomy and relevant work experience will be considered if they have a background in communications and/or ICT.
At least 3 years’ experience working in the agricultural sector in Kenya.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging and building relationships with scientists, researchers and government officials.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English and Swahili, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and to work efficiently to stick to deadlines.
Skillful in agricultural sciences with a capacity to interpret scientific journal articles, analyze research methodology and contextualize results.
Practical knowledge of smallholder farming systems in Kenya and/or the region
Willingness to relocate to Busia and travel widely within Kenya.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Experience in communications or ICT, especially in the context of digital agriculture.
Experience working with Kenyan smallholders.
Experience working with enumerators and social science researchers.

Position details

Full time
Start date: ASAP
Location: Busia, with travel to the field
Compensation: commensurate with experience

October 23, 2024
Kenya Research and Operations Manager

Job description
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research and Operations Manager to support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.
PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation. Each of our programs and partnerships have a strong complement of research, ranging from large- and small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to A/B tests to pilot trials. Most of PAD’s research projects are led by Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School) and Michael Kremer (Harvard University). PAD’s research activities are also supported by affiliated researchers from other institutions and are overseen by PAD’s Boston-based Senior Researcher.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research and Operations Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Supervise the implementation of PAD mobile services in Kenya, including developing protocols for monitoring our SMS platform, ensuring rigorous testing and piloting of the platform, collecting feedback from the platform users, and planning the development of new features;
Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project staff (Research Associates, Field Staff, Interns), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects;
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts.
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

Position details
Start date: ASAPLocation: Nairobi, Kenya (or Western Kenya, open to discussion) with frequent travel to Western Kenya and intermittent travel across East AfricaCompensation: commensurate with experience
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

October 23, 2024
Kenya Research Manager

Job description
Opportunity
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research Manager to
support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya and in the greater East Africa region by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.

Kenyan and East African citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project research staff (Research Associates, Field Staff), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project research staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects.
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Graduate level coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics is required.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts (e.g. senior officials, senior staff from international organizations).
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

Position detailsStart date: ASAPLocation: Nairobi, Kenya (or Western Kenya, open to discussion) with frequent travel to Western Kenya and intermittent travel across East AfricaCompensation: commensurate with experience

October 23, 2024
Research Manager

Job Description

Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research Manager to support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya and in the greater East Africa region by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.
PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation. Each of our programs and partnerships have a strong complement of research, ranging from large- and small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to A/B tests to pilot trials. Most of PAD’s research projects are led by Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School) and Michael Kremer (Harvard University). PAD’s research activities are also supported by affiliated researchers from other institutions and are overseen by PAD’s Boston-based Senior Researcher.
Kenyan and East African citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The Kenya Research Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project research staff (Research Associates, Field Staff), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project research staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects.
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Graduate level coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics is required.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts (e.g. senior officials, senior staff from international organizations).
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

October 23, 2024
Research Associate, Precision Agriculture for Development

Job description
Opportunity:
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks a Kenya Research Manager to support PAD research, operations, and scale-up activities in Kenya and in the greater East Africa region by overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with one or more key partner organizations.
PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation. Each of our programs and partnerships have a strong complement of research, ranging from large- and small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to A/B tests to pilot trials. Most of PAD’s research projects are led by Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School) and Michael Kremer (Harvard University). PAD’s research activities are also supported by affiliated researchers from other institutions and are overseen by PAD’s Boston-based Senior Researcher.
Kenyan and East African citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
The Kenya Research Manager will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Work closely with PAD researchers and our partner organizations to identify, develop, and launch new research projects;
Supervise from start to finish the implementation of various research projects in collaboration with our partners. This includes developing research designs and proposals, managing data collection activities, and conducting data cleaning and analysis;
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data quality and security, and research protocols;
Directly supervise project research staff (Research Associates, Field Staff), and lead training and onboarding of new/incoming project research staff;
Maintain excellent relationship and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects.
Develop and maintain work plans and timelines across projects to ensure optimal allocation of resources and meeting key deadlines on time;
Keep the Kenya Country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between partners, project staff, and PAD researchers;
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to our partners;
Contribute to project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications and Experience:

A master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Graduate level coursework in microeconomics, econometrics, and development economics is required.
Strong technical understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
At least 2 years’ experience running or managing quantitative research projects focusing on impact evaluation.
The candidate must be comfortable engaging with high level policy contacts (e.g. senior officials, senior staff from international organizations).
Proficient in using Stata or R for data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong self-motivation with skill in working under tight timelines.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with experience managing staff.
Willingness to travel both within Kenya and the East Africa region.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Proficient in using SurveyCTO or a similar program for survey design.
Experience working on randomized evaluations.
Experience working on agricultural programs.
Previous work experience in Kenya or East African countries.

Position details:
Full timeStart date: April 1st at the latestLocation: Nairobi, Kenya (or Western Kenya, open to discussion) with frequent travel to Western Kenya and intermittent travel across East AfricaCompensation: commensurate with experience

October 23, 2024