🔔 HIRING: Economic Measurement and Impact Analysis Specialist at AfriLabs – NG

Job Summary

Job Role & Person- Specification

• AfriLabs is seeking a results-oriented and innovative Economic Measurement Consultant (Economic Impact Consultant) to quantify the economic impact of its interventions and track progress toward achieving its moonshot goal of catalyzing a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030.
• This consultant will evaluate AfriLabs’ initiatives and innovation ecosystem efforts in addressing Africa’s social, economic, and environmental needs.
• Join us in impacting the African economy as we support the tech, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem on the continent every day. Objective of the Consultancy
• The consultant will design and execute a framework to measure, in economic terms, the projected and realized impact of AfriLabs’ moonshot initiative. This includes evaluating how innovation-driven interventions contribute to Africa’s digital economy and address the continent’s social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Job Details

Responsibilities: 

• Framework Development: – Design a robust economic impact assessment framework tailored to AfriLabs’ interventions and the broader African digital economy. – Align the framework with the key dimensions of innovation, investment, and AfriLabs’ strategic goals.  
• Data Collection and Analysis: – Identify and compile relevant data sources, including quantitative and qualitative indicators. – Analyze economic, social, and environmental metrics that contribute to the digital economy’s growth.  
• Impact Measurement: – Measure the baseline and projected contributions of AfriLabs’ initiatives to Africa’s digital economy. – Quantify the impact of AfriLabs’ programs, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives.  
• Stakeholder Engagement: – Work closely with AfriLabs members, innovation hubs, and stakeholders to gather insights and validate findings. – Facilitate workshops or focus group discussions to refine the measurement approach.  
• Reporting and Recommendations: – Prepare detailed reports, including visual dashboards, to showcase the moonshot’s progress and impact. – Develop actionable recommendations to optimize AfriLabs’ strategies and initiatives for maximum economic impact. 
• Capacity Building: – Train AfriLabs staff and member hubs on using the economic impact framework to monitor and evaluate their activities. 

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:  

• Strong understanding of Africa’s digital economy, innovation ecosystems, and socioeconomic landscape. 
• Excellent data analysis skills, including proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, or similar software). 
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with experience presenting findings to diverse stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to engage with and understand the needs of stakeholders across sectors (public, private, and civil society). 
• Familiarity with AfriLabs’ vision, mission, and activities, and Moonshot goals. 
• Knowledge of environmental impact measurement frameworks or tools. 
• Experience working in multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver within deadlines. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Advanced degree in Economics, Data Science, Development Studies, or a related field. 
• At least 8 years of experience in economic analysis, impact measurement, or monitoring and evaluation, preferably in innovation or digital ecosystems. 
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing impact assessment frameworks for large-scale initiatives.