Research Manager - Education

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Program Brief The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solution driven, passionate change-maker, come join us positively, impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future. Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection. Purpose of the Role The Research Manager - Education position will be the in-country lead role for the design, implementation and analysis of quantitative research-related activities undertaken by ERICC to understand the drivers of learning (access, quality, continuity) and its influences on learning outcomes (literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning) over time among Rohingya learners in Cox's Bazar. The role involves managing complex longitudinal datasets, conducting research analyses, ensuring methodological rigor and generating research outputs that informs policy and programming needs of learners and education stakeholders in Cox's Bazar. The Research Manager position works closely with the Senior Project Officer- Database Management to support field teams and researchers (in-country and global teams) to drive quality data production, management, and analyses are executed to high standards. The Research Manager directly reports to the Research Specialist and will work closely with the Education Coordinator, Regional Research Director and Regional Education Technical Advisor. Workstation: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office Line Manager: Research Specialist Contract Length: 31st May 2027 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent) Highlights of Key Responsibilities The Manager Research will perform a variety of tasks in leading the research activities including, but not limited to: Study Design and Methodology Co-lead the design of the research study, including developing the sampling strategies, survey tools to be used for the overall data collection. Ensure methodological consistency within and across waves of longitudinal data collection Develop research questions, methodologies and analytical frameworks for research outputs being planned as part of the larger study. Data Analysis and Interpretation Lead analysis of longitudinal data tracking cohorts of learners over time, includes applying appropriate statistical techniques and conducting analyses on large, complex datasets. Interpret analyses in the form of tangible research outputs (policy briefs, manuscripts for publication etc) Data Management Oversight Work closely with the Senior Project Officer- Database Management to ensure high quality database structures, management and plans for data collection. Oversee data cleaning, validation and preparation for analyses. Ensure analytical frameworks and workflows are properly documented and reproducible for future analyses. Research Implementation Coordinate with the Senior Project Officer- Database Management and field teams, to ensure high quality field plans, data quality assurance mechanisms are in place for data collection. Ensure regular monitoring of data quality during fieldwork and provide routine feedback to improve data quality and fieldwork. Support piloting and refinement of survey tools. Analysis, Reporting and Dissemination Lead the analyses and write-up of findings into actionable evidence in the form of research outputs, including reports, policy briefs and academic papers. Present findings

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