Chercheur principal en études qualitatives – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Chercheur principal en études qualitatives for a monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming FAO evaluation assignment in Côte d'Ivoire. We are looking for a qualified Senior Qualitative Research Expert to join our team for this important monitoring and evaluation initiative in the agriculture and ICT sectors.

The assignment focuses on gathering robust qualitative data and insights to support the final phase evaluation of a major forestry and sustainable cocoa production initiative in Côte d'Ivoire. The successful expert will play a critical role in leading qualitative data collection, conducting stakeholder interviews, and delivering comprehensive analytical reports in line with FAO 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

• Lead the design and execution of qualitative research methodologies for the evaluation in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Gather comprehensive primary data from key stakeholders and participants in target cocoa-producing regions.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards in qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis.
• Draft clear, evidence-based analytical reports to feed into the final evaluation outputs.

Scope of work

• Review background evaluation documents and adapt qualitative research tools for field testing.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for qualitative data collection missions across target regions of the country.
• Conduct key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and qualitative consultations with relevant actors.
• Process, code, and analyze qualitative data using specialized software.
• Prepare preliminary field observation reports and contribute to the final evaluation reporting.

Your role as Chercheur principal en études qualitatives

• Serve as the lead qualitative researcher during the second part of the assignment on a full-time basis.
• Supervise qualitative data collection processes and ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Manage the coding and thematic analysis of qualitative datasets using software such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or Dedoose.
• Draft the comprehensive qualitative analytical report summarizing field findings.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluation management team and other experts to triangulate findings.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in sociology, anthropology, social policy, development studies, economics or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 qualitative data collection and analysis missions in the last 5 years (with at least one authored analytical report)
• Demonstrated mastery of qualitative analysis software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose)
• At least 2 qualitative missions in Côte d'Ivoire or a neighboring country in the last 5 years
• Languages: Fluent in French and practical knowledge of English sufficient to draft the analytical report (or documented agreement for professional revision)

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on FAO or UN-funded evaluations in the agricultural sector.
• Familiarity with sustainable cocoa value chains and deforestation-free production initiatives.

An experienced qualitative researcher with a strong background in agricultural sector evaluations in West Africa, exceptional data analysis skills, and proven expertise in authoring analytical reports.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture
• Expected input: temps plein pendant la deuxième partie
• 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.