Monitoring & Evaluation Junior Analyst – Abidjan (Full Time)

Who we are?

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) aims to enable innovative, scalable, and profitable enterprises to build prosperity. Our mission is “to foster entrepreneurial solutions for prosperity.” We believe that sustainable transformation requires an entrepreneurial approach to deploy scalable and innovative solutions to foster prosperity. ESP enables people, firms, institutions, and nations to articulate, implement and disseminate solutions to their economic challenges.

Created in January 2011 in Washington DC, ESP through its principals boasts more than 19 years of experience. The firm operates today across the continent through two regional offices: one in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, covering West Africa, and a second in Kigali, Rwanda, for East, Central and Southern Africa operations; ESP has conducted programs and consultancy assignments in over 15 countries in Africa and is expanding its presence.

ESP’s approach is to provide Intelligent CapitalTM—the right combination of insights and capital—to address critical societal issues. We provide advisory services to diverse clients, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, businesses, governments and development partners in Africa. We support innovative models and provide leadership training and entrepreneurial boot camps.

ESP is organized into two practice areas to deliver on varied aspects of our mission.

Scale – Entrepreneurial workshops, seminars, competitions and platforms to foster the emergence and development of current and future leaders with real potential for transforming societies in developing countries. Inspiration, incubation, and acceleration programs offered across enterprise’ lifecycle with financing via various vehicles.

Insights – Consulting services aimed at creating and implementing innovative solutions for sustainable development through the competitiveness of value chains, business strategies, leadership and change mentality. We combine the best of a global expertise, a local perspective, and structuring initiatives for the financing of SMEs such as la « Finance S’Engage™! » and data such as “Data for Growth”.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python)
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Results and Indicator Monitoring
• Experience in developing and tracking performance indicators
• Understanding of M&E methodologies in the context of international development
• Survey Management
• Experience in planning and coordinating qualitative and quantitative surveys
• Ability to effectively analyze and disseminate survey findings
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent team spirit and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong orientation towards learning and continuous improvement
• Communication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
• Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely

Educational Background and Experience:

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

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

Knowledge of the African entrepreneurial context is a plus

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your M&E skills while contributing to a major impact program in entrepreneurial development in Africa. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor, creativity in problem-solving, and passion for economic development.

We Offer:

An opportunity to become part of a highly professional, motivated and dynamic team;

A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African entrepreneurial sector;

An entrepreneurial adventure to be lived on a daily basis;

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;

High level contacts;

A good opportunity to challenge and grow with a competitive rewarding package.

If you are passionate about Monitoring and Evaluation and eager to join a motivated team in a stimulating environment, please apply now by clicking on this link : https://afir.st/Z1LyPgKCY10JWbKW