Job Title: Research Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to support our Fundraising and Field Operations teams by engaging with research partners and project funders to develop project monitoring and evaluation plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design quantitative surveys and qualitative interview guides in collaboration with the data and country teams.
* Perform cognitive testing and piloting of data collection instruments.
* Develop and support ongoing monitoring and evaluation, initiating evaluations of non-experimental projects.
* Conduct data quality checks for ongoing internal research and project evaluations.
* Conduct primary data analysis for internal and externally funded non-randomized control trials, providing statistical and analytical support to Field Operations teams.
* Write high-quality reports, critically reviewing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Conduct literature reviews as requested, keeping abreast of findings from relevant research.
* Support the current Research Manager in preparing, maintaining, and updating knowledge databases.
* Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Economics or a related field, with graduate-level coursework on econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.
* At least 3 years of experience in research and development work, preferably in countries where we operate.
* Strong understanding of economic development and poverty reduction.
* Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods and data analysis.
* Expertise with R, Stata, SurveyCTO, and experimental / quasi-experimental research studies.
* Qualitative research experience, including qualitative research design, interview guide development, and integration of qual and quant in design and analysis.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Project management experience, with multiple large-scale projects and risk management.
* Knowledge synthesis, including literature searches and summarizing complex academic papers.
* Alignment with our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.