Research and Database Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Project Description:

CNFA is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Research and Data Collection Officer for the Quality Technologies Revitalizing Agriculture (Q’tra). The purpose of this USAID Activity will be to work with farmers in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) to improve climate-resilient conservation and management of freshwater resources and associated ecosystems by increasing the availability, quality, and environmental resilience of drinking water supply sources. The duration of this Activity spans four years, from October 2023 to September 2027.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the MEL Director, the Research and Data Collection Officer supports the data collection and documentation needed for the projects. Data collection will involve fields and virtual data collection for project applicants, participants, and stakeholders. This includes ensuring effective and timely communications and coordination within the project team to collect quality data that can contribute to promoting project objectives, achievements, and activities to USAID and relevant public, private, and non-profit actors. The incumbent will maintain database for data collection, ensure data cleaning according to approved protocols, ensure quality data collection through cross checking and triangulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct field and virtual data collection for project applicants, participants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective and timely communication and coordination with the project team to gather quality data.
• Collaborate with the MEL Director to develop and refine data collection tools and methodologies.
• Maintain and update the project database and trackers, ensuring accurate data entry and storage.
• Regularly monitor the database to meet project needs and standards.
• Perform data cross-checking and triangulation to verify accuracy and consistency.
• Provide regular updates and reports on data quality and collection progress to the MEL Director.
• Document training and capacity building activities, including attendance, pre/post assessments, and reflections.
• Support data collection for project surveys, assessments, and visibility materials (e.g., photos and testimonials).
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in management, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data collection, database management, and quality assurance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and other relevant Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is required
• Willingness and ability to travel to support project work.

CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION & CONTACT INFORMATION CNFA provides a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the CNFA Home Office Human Resources Department via email at accomodation@cnfa.org or via phone at 202-296-3920 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job with us.

Applications will be received until this position is filled

About the Organization

About CNFA:

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, to expand exports, and to develop skills in the rural workforce. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened linkages to markets.