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NOVAFRICA Vacancy for Project Coordinator for Research Project on Entrepreneurship (Mozambique)

Professors Catia Batista (Nova SBE) and Priscila de Oliveira (Nova SBE) seek qualified applicants for a position of Project Coordinator (PC) for an ongoing NOVAFRICA field research project:

Experimental evidence on occupational choices of microentrepreneurs in Mozambique (Maputo, Mozambique).

This project consists of an RCT to measure the role of information constraints and biased beliefs about business performance and job prospects on the occupational choices of micro-entrepreneurs in urban areas in Mozambique.

The Project Coordinator position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management and research experience and allows the opportunity to work closely with the researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

  • Managing relations with local partners;
  • Conducting research in behavioral and development economics;
  • Designing survey questionnaires;
  • Managing large quantitative data collection, including multiple survey teams;
  • Data management, cleaning and analysis;
  • Undertaking preliminary data analysis and writing of project reports and policy memos;
  • Financial/budget tracking and management.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, or related fields.
  • Excellent management and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Stata and strong quantitative skills.
  • Working knowledge of Portuguese.
  • Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.
  • Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
  • Experience living and conducting field research in both developed and developing countries is a strong plus.

Start and Duration Date:

February 2025, with an expected duration of 6 to 12 months, subject to renewal.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary will be determined according to qualifications.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application to NOVAFRICA by emailing recrutamento.novafrica@novasbe.pt and including a letter of motivation, letters of recommendation and/or referee contacts (if available), and your curriculum vitae under the subject “NOVAFRICA PC Maputo”. Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2024, until the position is filled.