Research Coordinator, Education Quality and Teacher Incentives at IPA Rwanda 2014

Location: Kigali, Rwanda & nationwide field sites
Deadline to apply: Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis
Desired Start Date: June 1, 2014
Length of commitment: 12-month commitment required; 24-month commitment desired
Reports to: Country Representative, IPA Rwanda

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development, and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary:

IPA seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Coordinator in Rwanda for a research study evaluating education quality andteacher incentives. The goal of the study is to improvestudent learning outcomes in primary schools by providing pay-for-performance incentives for incumbent and prospective teachers. The study is a research collaboration between Innovations for Poverty Action, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), and the International Growth Centre (IGC). The Principal Investigators are Andrew Zeitlin (Georgetown), Clare Leaver (Oxford University), Pieter Serneels (University of East Anglia), Owen Ozier (World Bank), David Johnson (Oxford University), and research partners within the Ministry of Education.

Responsibilities:

The Research Coordinator will work closely with academic researchers, MINEDUC 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.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, statistics or related fields
Prior work experience in developing countries is required, preferably conducting field research and managing survey teams
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
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English; French desirable
Ability to live, travel and work independently in remote areas of Rwanda
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials

**We are looking for a commitment period of two years for this position.**

Application Instructions:

Please follow the application instructions below. Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered. Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please email your Resume and Cover letter to jobs-rwanda@poverty-action.org following these instructions exactly:

1) In the subject line: Put your full name, first name followed by other name,

2) Please attach ONLY your cover letter and resume,

3) In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100743RCRwanda, Research Coordinator, Education Rwanda.

Compensation is based on experience.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Research Coordinator. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA