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The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for an experienced Senior Research Associate in Market Development and Monitoring & Evaluation to drive the implementation of these two core components of the project in Lilongwe, Malawi. CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP's mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. About the Initiative: CIP is implementing a four-year project on Market-led Transformation of the Root and Tuber Crops Subsector in Malawi (RTC MARKET) program, 2023 – 2027. The goal of the project is to sustainably increase the contribution of the RTC subsector to the national economy, food and nutrition security, incomes, and employment creation through commercialization of the subsector. The RTC-Market Project plans to reach at least 60,000 value chain actors with market-led interventions by end of the four years. About the Role This position will drive the implementation of Market Development and Monitoring & Evaluation activities within the project. This position reports to the Project Manager & Crop Management Specialist and will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Key Responsibilities Market Development (50%) Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of strategic market development interventions across project partners and value chains Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives for project beneficiaries and partners focused on marketing and value chain development for root and tuber crops (RTCs) Conduct consumer and market research to identify key RTC market segments and to characterize and estimate demand in both domestic and export markets Lead ex-ante and ex-post economic analyses to assess returns on investment in commercial RTC production in Malawi Collaborate with project partners to design inclusive business models, marketing strategies, and supply chain frameworks that effectively link large-scale farmers and producer organizations to structured markets Support project partners in strengthening the capacity of producer organizations and SMEs in areas such as group management, leadership, collective marketing, contract farming, and business and financial management Generate and disseminate evidence on the commercial viability of RTC-based enterprises through market analysis, consumer insights, and the development of knowledge products Monitoring and Evaluation (50%) Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive project-level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system, including the development of data collection tools, partner training, and the establishment of a centralized database for tracking and archiving project results Analyze and consolidate M&E data from project partners to inform technical and donor reporting, support adaptive project management, and guide evidence-based decision-making and learning Establish a coordinated M&E and project management framework across partners, while also developing and disseminating strategic communication and knowledge products to enhance project visibility and support the scaling of successful outcomes Design and implement operational qualitative and quantitative studies, including baseline, mid-term, and endline surveys, as well as impact evaluations Contribute to resource mobilization efforts to grow the country portfolio, supporting innovation and strategic priorities of the Program and Country Manager Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures
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