Research Analyst
Animal Advocacy AfricaRemoteFarmed animal welfareCampaigns and advocacyResearchData
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Livestock farming in Africa is expected to grow quickly, while little is known about which approaches actually help the animals there. Using cost-effectiveness analyses and evaluations, you assess which countries the organisation works in and which new organisations receive funding and support, so one good analysis steers the work of several initiatives, even when it shows that something does not work.
About the role
Lead research and evaluation for an animal advocacy organisation, shaping intervention strategies and assessing incubated organisations across Africa. - Conduct ecosystem mapping, landscape analysis, and cost-effectiveness analyses to inform where the organisation works and which initiatives to support. - Design and execute monitoring and evaluation across all programmes, from outreach through incubation, including data collection and honest impact reporting. - Evaluate incubation proposals, as…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Mid level |
| Salary | Not stated |
| Posted | 6 October 2026 |
| Closes | 25 October 2026 |
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