Innovations for Poverty Action
(IPA)
(IPA)
Research Associate, Education Quality
and Teacher Incentives (Rwanda)
and Teacher Incentives (Rwanda)
Position Summary:
IPA seeks qualified applicants for the
position of Research Associate in Rwanda for a research study evaluating
education quality andteacher incentives. The goal of the study is to
improvestudent learning outcomes in primary schools byproviding performance
recognition for incumbent and prospective teachers. The study is a
research collaboration between Innovations for
position of Research Associate in Rwanda for a research study evaluating
education quality andteacher incentives. The goal of the study is to
improvestudent learning outcomes in primary schools byproviding performance
recognition for incumbent and prospective teachers. The study is a
research collaboration between Innovations for
Poverty Action, the Rwanda Education
Board (REB), and the International Growth Centre (IGC).
Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will work
closely with academic researchers, REB partners, and other field staff to
perform a variety tasks which may include but not be limited
to: overseeing other project staff, coordinating the research
collaboration between investigators and partners, designing survey
questionnaires, running pilot exercises, refining the study design and
surveying instruments, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data,
cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing
of project reports and policy memos, coordinating with local officials
implementing the programs being evaluated, and supporting outreach to
policymakers in country.
closely with academic researchers, REB partners, and other field staff to
perform a variety tasks which may include but not be limited
to: overseeing other project staff, coordinating the research
collaboration between investigators and partners, designing survey
questionnaires, running pilot exercises, refining the study design and
surveying instruments, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data,
cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing
of project reports and policy memos, coordinating with local officials
implementing the programs being evaluated, and supporting outreach to
policymakers in country.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s
degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, statistics or related
fields - Experience
conducting social science or economic field research. Background in
randomized control trials is strongly preferred - Experience
supervising data collection and teams of field workers, designing surveys
and implementing programs strongly preferred - Experience
with data management and econometrics. Strong quantitative skills
and advanced knowledge of Stata or any statistical package required - Experience
with electronic data collection platforms. Advanced knowledge of
Survey CTO strongly preferred - Demonstrated
ability to manage high-level relationships with partner
organizations. Experience working with government officials, especially
in developing countries is also a plus. - Excellent
management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills - Flexibility,
self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a
team player - Ability
to manage a culturally diverse team - Strong
written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is
required
How to Apply:
Please email your Resume and Cover
letter tojobs-rwanda@poverty-action.orgfollowing
these instructions exactly:1) In the subject line: Put JOB NUMBER IN THE
SUBJECT LINE, 2) Please attach ONLY your cover letter and resume, 3) In the
email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100751RARwanda, Research
Associate, Education Rwanda. Start date is 14 Sept. 2015, and the
expected commitment is 1 year. Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
letter tojobs-rwanda@poverty-action.orgfollowing
these instructions exactly:1) In the subject line: Put JOB NUMBER IN THE
SUBJECT LINE, 2) Please attach ONLY your cover letter and resume, 3) In the
email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100751RARwanda, Research
Associate, Education Rwanda. Start date is 14 Sept. 2015, and the
expected commitment is 1 year. Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.