Junior Analyst et M&E (Monitor. & Eval.) – Côte d’ivoire (Full Time)

About ESPartners

ESPartners (Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners) is a leading consultancy founded in 2010 in Washington DC, dedicated to fostering sustainable enterprise development across Africa. With regional offices in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Kigali (Rwanda), we serve West, Central, East, and Southern Africa.

Our mission is to empower African entrepreneurs with the tools for sustainable success. We deliver “Intelligent Capital™” – a unique combination of insights and funding – through two key practice areas:

• SCALE: Supporting entrepreneurs from ideation to acceleration, with access to diverse financing solutions
• INSIGHTS: Providing innovative consulting services for sustainable development through value chain optimization and business strategy

ESPartners has four core values expressed via P.A.C.E.: Passion, Agility, Collaboration and Equity.

Position Overview

As a Junior Analyst in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), you will play a crucial role in one of our flagship programs at Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP). 

You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting essential data to measure the impact and effectiveness of our program. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to our mission of fostering economic prosperity through entrepreneurial development in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Junior Analyst and M&E. More specifically, you will participate in : 

Survey Management and Data Collection

• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative surveys required by the program
• Ensure regular and reliable data collection, implementing quality control systems

Performance Indicator Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor and analyze key program performance indicators
• Prepare data reports for quarterly and annual reviews

Evidence Generation and Learning

• Produce evidence to support program learning activities
• Identify trends and insights from collected data

Partner Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact with our learning partner, Genesis
• Coordinate M&E activities with internal and external stakeholders

Data Visualization and Communication

• Create clear and impactful data visualizations for various audiences
• Contribute to writing reports and presentations on program results 

Required Qualifications

• Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization

o Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python)

o Advanced skills in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Results and Indicator Monitoring

o Experience in developing and tracking performance indicators

o Understanding of M&E methodologies in the context of international development

• Survey Management

o Experience in planning and coordinating qualitative and quantitative surveys

o Ability to effectively analyze and disseminate survey findings

• Interpersonal Skills

o Excellent team spirit and ability to work in a multicultural environment

o Strong orientation towards learning and continuous improvement

• Communication

o Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English

o Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely

• Educational Background and Experience:

o Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

o At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, ideally in the development or entrepreneurship sector

o Knowledge of the African entrepreneurial context is a plus

We offer

• An opportunity to become part of a highly professional, motivated, and dynamic team. 
• A unique opportunity to have a strong impact in building the African entrepreneurial sector. 
• An entrepreneurial adventure to be lived daily. 
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train / Help the next generation of entrepreneurs. 
• A structuring and expanding initiative. 
• Access to a high-level network 
• A good opportunity to challenge and grow with a competitive rewarding package. 

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and two (02) references to the following email address, specifying the job title:

 esptalent@espartners.co