About the Role
Extension Africa (EXAF) is a pioneering data-driven agritech platform providing private extension services to agricultural value chain actors. Through our grassroots network, we catalyze innovative market-led partnerships that build competitive value chains, enhance access to productive resources, and create sustainable economic opportunities for youth, women, and smallholder farmers in Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic Evaluation Officer to bring robust technical depth directly into our project implementation.
Key Responsibilities- Design and deliver comprehensive needs assessments, baselines, midlines, endline evaluations, and impact assessments.
- Ensure consistent application of Extension Africa's Research and Evaluation Framework, aligned with UNDP approaches and OECD-DAC criteria.
- Lead mixed-methods research including sampling design, survey analysis, qualitative interviewing, and data coding.
- Utilize digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or CommCare for field operations.
- Analyze quantitative datasets using statistical software like SPSS, Stata, R, Python, or advanced Excel.
- Author clear, high-quality evaluation reports and evidence briefs for clients, donors, and government partners.
- Conduct regular field travel up to 20 percent to rural project locations in Nigeria, primarily based in Abuja or Kano.
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Sociology, Rural Development, or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years of monitoring and evaluation experience, with at least 2 years leading or substantially contributing to formal project evaluations.
- Demonstrated practical application of recognized evaluation standards such as UNDP guidance or OECD-DAC criteria.
- Proficiency in digital data collection tools and at least one statistical software package.
- Exceptional English report writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with agriculture, rural development, or agri-fintech programs in Nigeria is highly desirable.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards.
- 12-month contract with opportunities for renewal based on performance and funding.
- Meaningful work driving agricultural development and improving smallholder farmer livelihoods across Nigeria.
- Professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing, impact-driven agritech organization.