BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Extension Africa (EXAF) is a data-driven agritech platform that provides private extension services to Value chain actors. Through our network of grassroots extension agents, we are catalyzing innovative market-led partnerships that build competitive value chains, expand smallholder access to productive resources, and create enduring economic opportunities for youth, women, and smallholder farmers. We envision a future where rural farmers have access to global solutions that can increase their farm yields and profitability by 5X through the networks of our Farmer Business Associates in every corner of Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Research Officer (Behavioral Research & Economics)

Location: Kano Job Description

Extension Africa is seeking a Research Officer (Behavioral Research & Economics) to bring behavioral science into the heart of how we design and deliver advisory and business services to farmers, agents and vendors. Based in Kano or Abuja, the successful candidate will lead behavioral enquiry into our users and translate findings directly into product, service and commercial decisions — research that changes what is built and sold, not research that sits in a report. The role sits within the Research & Evaluation department and contributes to the wider research portfolio. Contract is 12 months, renewable subject to performance and funding. Up to 20% field travel required.


Requirements

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Behavioral or Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field 3–5 years' applied research experience including demonstrable behavioral or experimental work Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing experiments — randomized trials, A/B tests, lab-in-the-field or discrete choice experiments Strong quantitative skills including regression analysis and causal inference using Stata, R or Python Competence in qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation and structured coding Excellent academic and plain-English writing; candidates will be assessed on a writing sample Willingness to conduct fieldwork in rural communities PhD or advanced research training in a behavioral or economic discipline is an advantage Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or recognized working paper series is an advantage Working proficiency in Hausa or another relevant Nigerian language is an advantage.


Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 12-month renewable contract subject to performance and funding Opportunity to publish peer-reviewed research under the Extension Africa name Exposure to cutting-edge behavioral and experimental work in rural African contexts Equal opportunity employer — women are strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Closing Date

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Extension Africa (EXAF) is a data-driven agritech platform that provides private extension services to Value chain actors. Through our network of grassroots extension agents, we are catalyzing innovative market-led partnerships that build competitive value chains, expand smallholder access to productive resources, and create enduring economic opportunities for youth, women, and smallholder farmers. We envision a future where rural farmers have access to global solutions that can increase their farm yields and profitability by 5X through the networks of our Farmer Business Associates in every corner of Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Research Officer (Behavioral Research & Economics)

Location: Kano Job Description

Extension Africa is seeking a Research Officer (Behavioral Research & Economics) to bring behavioral science into the heart of how we design and deliver advisory and business services to farmers, agents and vendors. Based in Kano or Abuja, the successful candidate will lead behavioral enquiry into our users and translate findings directly into product, service and commercial decisions — research that changes what is built and sold, not research that sits in a report. The role sits within the Research & Evaluation department and contributes to the wider research portfolio. Contract is 12 months, renewable subject to performance and funding. Up to 20% field travel required.


Requirements

Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Behavioral or Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field 3–5 years' applied research experience including demonstrable behavioral or experimental work Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing experiments — randomized trials, A/B tests, lab-in-the-field or discrete choice experiments Strong quantitative skills including regression analysis and causal inference using Stata, R or Python Competence in qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation and structured coding Excellent academic and plain-English writing; candidates will be assessed on a writing sample Willingness to conduct fieldwork in rural communities PhD or advanced research training in a behavioral or economic discipline is an advantage Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or recognized working paper series is an advantage Working proficiency in Hausa or another relevant Nigerian language is an advantage.


Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 12-month renewable contract subject to performance and funding Opportunity to publish peer-reviewed research under the Extension Africa name Exposure to cutting-edge behavioral and experimental work in rural African contexts Equal opportunity employer — women are strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Closing Date

Not Specified. How to Apply


Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click Apply Now button to apply

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Location

 Kano

Job Overview
Job Posted:
6 days ago
Job Expire:
1 month from now
Job Type
Contract
Job Role
Entry level role
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