Position

Executive Research - Quantitative

Supervisor

Manager- Research & Evaluation (R&E)

Major Deliverables

• Design, supervise, implement and monitor R&E studies to assess the process and efficacy of the programs/activities implemented by organization
• Properly document, organize and track the study progress
• Conduct literature reviews on research topics/questions
• Select pertinent research designs, sampling strategies, data collection procedures, and data management systems.
• Develop survey tools for research inquiries
• Develop training modules and train the field investigators/staff collecting data on data collection procedures/protocols
• Perform field visits to supervise data collection (such as surveys) and ensure high quality data
• Participate in data collection whenever required
• Analyse data using appropriate statistical techniques, interpret findings and present them in a clear, concise manner.
• Write reports and present findings of the studies conducted
• Assist supervisor in dissemination of studies through offline and online modes
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the existing R&E processes, procedures, and propose and implement pertinent solutions
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop documents required for better planning and monitoring of studies.
• Identify the RM&E training needs of the program team and other verticals and implement training that meets these needs with the support of the R &E Manager
• Coach, train, and mentor RM&E associate/s (if required) with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge and providing professional development guidance in conjunction with the R&E Manager
• Participate in quarterly and annual reviews and other planning meetings
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams at all levels
• Other related tasks assigned by the supervisor

Specialized Competencies

• Strong Research Methodology and Statistics skills essential, like knowledge of experimental and quasi-experimental methods, inferential statistics, sampling techniques etc.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Excel and of software platforms such as SPSS or STATA, is essential
• Working knowledge of applications such KOBO or Survey CTO is preferred