Oversee the research process with the Faculty Director (Michael Kremer) and Lead Researchers, including supervising data collection, qualitative and desk research, and quantitative analysis, while ensuring research quality.
Manage relationships with partners such as governments, nonprofits, and donors, and develop new research collaborations.
Build research work programs and track progress against them.
Manage and train research staff, including Research Associates and Interns, and recruit new staff as needed.
Handle project operations, which may include IRB processes, proposal development, contracting, budgeting, donor reporting, grants management, and project finance.
Provide input on cross-cutting lab activities or DIL public goods.
Senior level: help recruit, train, and onboard Research Managers.
Senior level: oversee the work of Research Managers and Research Associates.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in economics, public policy, or a related field by the start date, plus advanced coursework in statistics and/or economics.
At least 4 years (Senior Research Manager) or 3 years (Research Manager) of experience, which can combine graduate education and work experience.
Field research experience in developing countries and experience managing research teams and/or project budgets; experience in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, South Africa, or Rwanda strongly preferred.
Strong skills in two of four tools (STATA, R, SurveyCTO, GitHub); a coding assessment is part of hiring.
Excellent organization and attention to detail, experience managing large teams across locations, and strong cross-cultural communication.
English fluency required; fluency in Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Luganda, isiXhosa, or Chichewa strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel extensively within the project country, including rural areas.
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