Consultant for Impact Evaluation Research at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Ethiopia

Consultant for Impact Evaluation Research

Location: Ethiopia

Organization: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Closing Date: January 22, 2026

Job Description

Background:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is a research institute committed to conducting high-quality research that informs policies to improve food security, nutrition, and resilience worldwide, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries.

IFPRI is currently evaluating multiple coffee agronomy programs designed to increase the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers in major coffee-producing zones. These studies also include a rigorous assessment of the impacts of regenerative practices on coffee production, productivity, and farmer incomes. IFPRI seeks a qualified, Ethiopia-based Research Collaborator/Consultant to contribute to these ongoing impact evaluations and related research activities in coffee agronomy. The Collaborator will support IFPRI-led research efforts in Ethiopia and will be involved in the design and implementation of surveys, data analysis, and the preparation of research reports and papers.

Scope of work:

Survey design, implementation, and monitoring: Design, adapt, and revise survey instruments in line with study objectives and pre-analysis plans; support the piloting of survey tools; monitor and supervise field data collection; ensure adherence to approved protocols and pre-analysis plans; and systematically document survey implementation processes.
Research and data analysis: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on relevant thematic areas; clean, manage, and analyze survey and administrative data using appropriate and advanced statistical and econometric methods; and contribute to the drafting of research reports, papers, and policy briefs, incorporating feedback from IFPRI researchers and project partners.
Team supervision and coordination: Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to research officers and research assistants involved in the projects; oversee data quality assurance processes; and supervise the preparation of clean, well-documented datasets, replication files, and analytical documentation.
Stakeholder engagement and dissemination: Present research findings to IFPRI staff, collaborators, donors, and other stakeholders; and contribute to research dissemination activities.

Deliverables:

Midline/endline survey instruments, including enumerator training materials and a data quality monitoring dashboard.
Summary statistics of key midline/endline evaluation indicators, accompanied by a brief report summarizing results from high-frequency data quality checks (including non-response rates).
Cleaned, well-documented, and organized midline/endline datasets ready for analysis.
Descriptive and econometric analysis of midline/endline data, including tables and figures summarizing key results.
Drafting of research reports, academic papers, and policy briefs.
Presentation materials for dissemination of research findings to technical and policy audiences.

Required qualifications and experience:

PhD or equivalent degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or a closely related field; candidates who are in the final stages of their PhD studies are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Strong expertise in microeconomic theory and advanced quantitative and analytical methods.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other impact evaluation studies.
Proven experience in survey design and implementation, analysis of agricultural household data, and the preparation of research reports and papers.
Proficiency in STATA and related statistical and data analysis tools.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Prior experience working in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia.