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Research Manager – GiveDirectly, Ireland
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Client:
Jobspaddy
Location:
Ireland, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
359573a73214
Job Views:
7
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
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Job Description:
Responsibilities:
* Support GD Fundraising and Field Operations teams in funding bids through engagement with research partners and project funders, and support the development of project monitoring and evaluation plans.
* Design quantitative surveys and qualitative interview guides in collaboration with data and country teams, including cognitive testing and piloting of data collection instruments.
* Work with Field Operations to develop and support ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and initiate evaluations of non-experimental GD projects.
* Perform data quality checks for ongoing GD internal research and project evaluations.
* Conduct primary data analysis for internal and externally funded non-RCT projects and provide statistical support to Field Operations teams.
* Write high-quality reports and review reports critically for internal and external stakeholders.
* Conduct literature reviews as needed and stay updated on relevant research findings.
* Assist the Research Manager in maintaining GD’s research knowledge databases.
* Undertake administrative duties related to research projects, such as participating in meetings, organizing research sessions, and maintaining research documents.
Core competencies and experiences:
o Master's degree in Economics with coursework in econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.
o At least 3 years of research and development experience, preferably in countries where GiveDirectly operates.
o Strong understanding of economic development and poverty reduction drivers.
o Experience with quantitative research methods and software tools (R, Stata, SurveyCTO). Experience with experimental/quasi-experimental designs is a plus.
o Experience in qualitative research design, interviews, focus groups, and qualitative analysis is advantageous.
o Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
o Stakeholder management and project management experience.
o Ability to synthesize research literature and present key findings clearly.
o Alignment with core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and inclusivity. Experience with marginalized communities is encouraged.
Compensation:
GiveDirectly offers a competitive salary and benefits, aligned with experience. The salary benchmarks are:
o US: $81,400
o UK: £55,600
o Kenya: $48,000
This role is fully remote. Salary estimates for other countries will be provided during hiring. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and have moved to a remote-first support model.
About the hiring process:
o First interview (30 mins)
o Take-home skills assignment (~2 hours)
o Second interview (1 hour)
o Third interview (1 hour)
o Final interview (1 hour)
o Reference checks (~30 mins each)
Interviews are conducted via Google Meet with accessibility accommodations available. GD maintains strict policies against SEAH and upholds safeguarding standards.
More Information:
o Salary Range: $50,000 – $100,000
o Academic Degree: Master's
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