Background

The Research Officer will work with the MERA team to support the wider TA programme delivery; manage the different research projects; administer a network on equity in education research in Ethiopia (EERN); support the development of EMIS/NLA capacity; review GEQIP-E M&E at all system levels; and establish the monitoring of GEQIP-E results around learning outcomes, drop out, retention and completion, helping to inform developments funded from the main GEQIP-E fund. 

Job Requirements

MA in Education field (e.g. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Educational Planning and Management, Special Needs Education, Adult Education) is required.

 Experience and skills

·      At least 4 years of experience in designing, managing and implementing multi-year, multi-component education research projects in developing countries;

• Strong research background required with an ability to design and analyse education data through proven methodologies and experience of gap analysis preferable;
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience and knowledge required;
• Proven record of published research work;
• Previous experience completing research ethics processes and applications;
• Previous experience managing external providers of research necessary – understanding of tender processes and contracting useful;
• Demonstrated solid knowledge on education and on gender and inequity issues in relation to education;
• At least 2 years of experience in working with NGOs is required;
• At least 2 years of experience of working with MoE or REBs required;
• Excellent writing skills required;
• Ability to edit others’ work to a high standard;
• Good communication skills – skill in public speaking and presentation of research;
• Experience of effective dissemination planning desired;
• Demonstrated strong analytical, research skills, critical thinking required;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Excellent data management skills, in particular use of Excel AND other statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) as well as qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVIVO) preferable;
• Previous working experience in Ethiopia;
• Excellent written and spoken English.

How to Apply

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