Impact Evaluator / Development economist

Vacancy

Title:	Impact Evaluator / Development economist (medior)
Department:	Sustainable Economic Development and Gender
Location:	Amsterdam
Hours:	32-38 hours a week
Salary Indication:	between € 3.485, – and € 5.081, – gross per month for a 38-hour working week
More info:	email to r.kuijpers@kit.nl
Apply before:	5th of April 2023

KIT Royal Tropical Institute has a vacancy for an impact evaluator/development economist for 32 to 38 hours a week. The department of Sustainable Economic Development and Gender comprises an international team of about 40 advisors working to improve the performance of programs, companies and organizations that pursue sustainable and inclusive development. The M&E for Social Impact team is one of the three teams in this department.

We offer strategic, tailor-made advice based on data and evidence to help our development partners manage, evaluate and improve their impact. We do this through impact evaluations, applied research, advisory services, and long-term impact management partnerships with implementing organizations. The team consists of 9 advisors with a strong quantitative research background (econometrics, applied statistics, data science) and with diverse thematic expertise. The work takes place majorly at KIT’s office in Amsterdam but also, from home or other places when necessary. It will eventually require travelling for short assignments to different low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Our organisation’s working language is English.

About you

A master’s degree or higher in the field of applied microeconomics (e.g., development economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics) or related.

Thematic background in inclusive food systems, agriculture, rural resilience, agri-food value chains, responsible business conduct, gender or other development themes relevant to sustainable economic development.

Fieldwork experience in developing countries.

Strong background in applied statistics/econometrics (parametric and non-parametric tests, power calculations, sampling strategies, linear and logistic regressions, difference-in-difference, propensity score matching, regression discontinuity design, instrumental variable estimation).

Experience in writing reports and communicating findings in accessible language and readable style.

Fluency in English.

Minimum of three years of working experience.

Additional information

The applicant will join an international team working in a multidisciplinary unit of 40 advisors. The main fields of work of the unit are Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), inclusive food systems, agricultural development, rural resilience, agri-food value chains, responsible business conduct, and gender. Within these broad fields, KIT encourages and enables its employees to pursue their own thematic interest.

KIT Royal Tropical Institute aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We consider inclusivity of talent and diversity of people and perspectives as valuable resources that contribute to our mission. KIT provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

To apply, please use the online application form, via the link that you will find under this vacancy. Please submit a cover letter and C.V. by April 5^th, 2023. Information about this position can be obtained by contacting Rob Kuijpers, KIT M&E for Social Impact Team Leader, by e-mail r.kuijpers@kit.nl.

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About KIT

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise and education for sustainable development. We assist governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies, while measuring their impact.

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, our work focuses on health, gender, economic development and intercultural cooperation.

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Countries in which we are active
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Sustainable Economic Development, Gender and Health Projects
196

Health Professionals trained at KIT
3,024

Nationalities of Participants
95

People trained by Intercultural Professionals
1,895

Events by Conferences & Events
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The SDG house at KIT Royal Tropical Institute hosts a diverse range of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, NGOs and organisations all working towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through partnerships, co-creation and the exchange of ideas, we aim to maximise our collective impact.

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