ICF is growing, and we are currently hiring an International Food Security Survey Research Specialist to support our population-based survey work. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Rockville, Maryland.

The Team:

ICF manages the USAID-funded Surveys for Monitoring in Resilience and Food Security (SMRFS) project as part of Feed the Future, the U.S. Government’s flagship initiative to reduce global hunger and improve food security. The SMRFS Team collaborates with local survey implementing organizations to implement population-based surveys in targeted geographical areas where the U.S. Government and its partners invest in agriculture, resilience, and nutrition. The SMRFS Team also works with USAID to update and expand Feed the Future’s publicly available population-based survey guidance materials (https://agrilinks.org/post/feed-future-zoi-survey-methods), conduct additional analyses, and investigate ways to reduce burden and collect data using alternative methods.

The Work: 

As an International Food Security Survey Research Specialist on the SMRFS Team, you will support the team to implement population-based surveys and update and expand survey guidance materials. You will contribute to the development and documentation of standardized procedures and tools based on best practices and lessons learned. You will also contribute to the collection of high-quality data that our client will use to monitor progress in meeting its objectives and for program planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and customization of survey and research guidance documents, protocols, data collection tools, ethics board review applications, and training materialsAssist in coordinating survey and research activities in different countriesAssist in monitoring fieldwork activities, task schedules, and budgetsAssist in training local partnersConduct literature reviews and synthesize findingsAssist in preparing reports and other dissemination materials for diverse stakeholdersContribute to capacity strengthening exercises with in-country counterpartsTest tablet-based data collection applications to identify issuesTake meeting minutes during internal meetings and meetings with clients and subcontractorsSupport other aspects of the project, including tasks assigned by the management, data analysis, or data processing teamsWrite and present in professional EnglishTravel domestically and internationally approximately 10-15% of the time

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in survey methodologies, public health, international studies, social science, food security, agriculture, or nutrition2+ years of experience with data collection, data analysis or research activities in developing countries

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in survey methodologies, public health, international studies, social science, food security, agriculture, or nutritionGraduate-level courses in research methodologiesExperience using Stata or R to analyze dataExperience working on population-based surveysExperience working on projects with an agriculture, climate, or resilience focusExperience working on USAID projectsExperience working in low- and middle-income countriesIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordData visualization skillsGeneral professional proficiency in verbal and written French, Portuguese, or Spanish

Working at ICF

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,403.00 - $124,784.00

Rockville, MD (MD18)