Chef de projet – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Chef de projet for a monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing an upcoming proposal for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support an evaluation assignment in the agricultural sector in Côte d'Ivoire. We are seeking an experienced Chef de projet (Project Manager) to oversee quantitative data collection activities, coordinate field operations, and ensure rigorous quality assurance throughout the assignment lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing evaluation-related surveys focused on sustainable cocoa production and emission reduction initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire. This full-time position requires strong leadership, robust methodological skills in monitoring and evaluation, and proven expertise in managing complex data collection mandates in the region in alignment with international standards.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Coordinate and oversee all operational aspects of field data collection in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Ensure the successful execution of quantitative and qualitative survey instruments in compliance with FAO evaluation standards.
• Guarantee the delivery of clean, structured datasets and preliminary field observation reports.
• Maintain seamless communication between field teams, local stakeholders, and the core management team.

Scope of work

• Review evaluation documents, adapt survey tools, and pre-test questionnaires for field deployment.
• Plan and manage logistics for data collection missions across target cocoa-producing regions.
• Deploy, supervise, and coordinate survey teams conducting stakeholder interviews and household surveys.
• Monitor daily data collection quality, troubleshoot field issues, and implement quality control measures.
• Perform data cleaning, processing, and formatting of structured datasets for evaluation reporting.

Your role as Chef de projet

• Serve as the primary Project Manager leading the execution of quantitative data collection assignments.
• Supervise local data collection specialists, enumerators, and field logistics personnel.
• Oversee the implementation of survey methodologies and ensure adherence to rigorous quality standards.
• Manage the project work plan, operational timelines, and resource allocation in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Liaise with the evaluation management team and relevant stakeholders to report on progress and deliverables.
• Ensure all data processing, cleaning, and validation protocols are strictly executed prior to final dataset submission.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in economics, statistics, social policy, sociology, development studies, agronomy, forestry, environmental sciences or related field
• At least 2 quantitative data collection assignments as project manager in the last 5 years
• At least 2 data collection projects in Côte d'Ivoire or a neighboring country in the last 5 years
• Languages: Fluent in French

Desirable

• Prior working experience with FAO or international development organizations.
• Familiarity with forestry, cocoa production, and climate change mitigation initiatives in West Africa.

An analytical and results-driven project management professional with extensive experience leading quantitative data collection missions and agricultural evaluations in Côte d'Ivoire or the West African region.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture
• Expected input: temps plein
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a FAO-financed project in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.