AfriLabs is a network organization of 174 innovation centers across 45 African countries. We support hubs to raise successful entrepreneurs that will create jobs and develop innovative solutions to African problems.
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.
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