Impact Evaluation Manager

Thrive Agric Limited

Consulting & Strategy

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Design Data Collection Tools: Develop and refine tools for data collection, asking strategic questions to ensure high-quality, actionable data.
• Conduct Robust Analysis: Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis using tools like Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms to uncover insights for program improvement.
• Ensure Data Quality: Conduct data quality checks and maintain audit-ready datasets through rigorous cleaning, validation, and organization.
• Support Evaluations: Assist in coordinating baseline, midline, and end-line assessments, with opportunities to learn and apply evaluation methodologies.
  

Monitoring and Program Improvement:

• Develop Monitoring Plans: Create straightforward monitoring plans, including selecting key indicators and tracking progress, with guidance from senior team members.
• Identify Opportunities: Use data insights to identify bottlenecks and propose strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize mobile data collection tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar) to streamline data processes and reporting.
  

Reporting and Communication:

• Produce Clear Reports: Draft concise, impactful reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for internal teams and external stakeholders, translating data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate on Impact Stories: Work with the communications team to create case studies and quarterly/yearly impact reports for publication on ThriveAgric’s platforms.
• Engage Stakeholders: Communicate data-driven insights to partners and stakeholders in a clear, business-friendly manner, with support from leadership.
• Share Learnings: Contribute to a learning agenda by documenting and sharing key insights to improve project outcomes.
  

Project Management:

• Coordinate Projects: Manage data-related projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Build Team Capacity: Provide training and support to colleagues on data collection and analysis best practices, fostering a data-driven culture.
• Maintain Databases: Oversee project databases to ensure accurate, accessible, and secure data storage.
  

Grants and Partnerships:

• Contribute to Partnerships: Assist in building relationships with partners by providing analytical support for research or evaluation initiatives.
  

Other Duties:

• Miscellaneous Tasks: Perform other duties as required to support the organisation’s goals.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or a social science-related field.
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, data analytics, or economics preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related role, ideally with some exposure to project management or reporting.
• Proven ability to analyse data, create visualisations, and generate actionable insights using tools like Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing small- to medium-scale projects or collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with report writing or stakeholder communication is a plus.
• Exposure to agriculture, finance, or international development is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience in utilizing gender and social inclusion-sensitive indicators and measures.
• Knowledge of data analysis packages such as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, Stata, SAS, and/or SQL, amongst others.
Experience in mobile data collection software.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Improved project outcomes through data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Enhanced stakeholder trust through clear, high-quality reporting.
• Greater impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through projects.
• Improved project outcomes and effectiveness.