Help design and run research studies, including an early-grades pilot supporting a TaRL randomized evaluation in Malawi.
Coordinate new research in Zambia's Copperbelt region on proposed changes to the Catch Up program.
Monitor innovation learning labs and contribute to new learning initiatives in Kenya.
Lead applications to local and international institutional review boards.
Create field plans and data flow plans.
Develop and pilot research instruments, including assessments and surveys.
Build digital questionnaires in SurveyCTO or KoboCollect.
Oversee data collection to ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
Write Stata .do files or R scripts for checks, cleaning, and analysis.
Run high-frequency data checks and cleaning.
Report study progress periodically to the Principal Investigator and researchers.
Record project decisions and study deviations throughout the study lifecycle.
Support analysis reporting and presentation of results.
Manage relationships with partner organizations and survey firms.
Clean, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Enforce ethical and security practices for data access, storage, and management.
Help interpret findings and prepare academic and policy publications.
Prepare reports and presentations for government partners, donors, and academics.
Provide technical support and mentorship to enumerators.
Contribute to research proposals and grant applications.

Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Education, or a related quantitative field.
Experience working in an Eastern or Southern African context.
At least 3 years of relevant research-focused work, preferably in education research.
Experience coordinating an independent research project from start to finish.
Experience designing and implementing quantitative research, including a randomized evaluation or mixed methods study.
Experience with survey design, data collection, data management, cleaning and analysis.
Proficiency in Stata or R is required; NVivo familiarity is advantageous.
Experience with SurveyCTO, KoboCollect, or similar tools preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strong writing and data visualization skills.
Excellent project management skills across multiple projects.
Fluency in English required; local languages of Zambia, Malawi, or Kenya a strong advantage.
Willingness to travel up to 30% to program sites in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia.

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Senior Associate, Research and Data (ESAR)