Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Research Associate - Rwanda
Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm specialized in complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.
We currently have offices in the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The team brings together more than 70 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,000+ enumerators across all countries. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization, and we welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our team. Learn more: www.laterite.com
We work in socio-economic development research projects. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavour that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, knowing the country, and establishing close working relationships.
One of Laterite’s key strategic goals is to create a collaborative and rewarding working environment for our staff, where every team member feels engaged, represented, and heard. Laterite is committed to create opportunities for learning and career development within the team and across our offices.
Laterite is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
As a Research Associate, based in our Kigali office, you will:
• Manage one or two research projects in Rwanda: coordinating the project team; ensuring implementation according to protocols; managing to the budget and timeline; and communicating with clients.
• Play a hands-on role in all steps of the research process: designing the technical approach; developing protocols, research instruments, and sampling strategies; monitoring data quality; conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis; writing reports; and presenting to clients.
• Contribute to the development of new business: proposing research ideas; writing technical proposals; and pricing.
• Improve the way we work: researching and piloting new methodologies and technologies; standardizing and automating processes for data collection and analysis; and supporting internal operations like recruitment and IT.
You will develop skills and experience in:
• Technical design of research projects
• Data analysis
• Business development
• Managing a portfolio of research projects
Profile
Our ideal candidates are passionate about social and economic research in East Africa. They can quickly grasp research concepts and structure their technical approach to a problem. They have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable. Our candidates have project coordination experience and can manage activities involving varying levels of stakeholders and multiple team members. They are willing to develop their professional skills, contribute to the growth of an organization dedicated to social impact, and thrive in an innovative and collaborative organization."> Requirements:
• A master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in research (whether in a project/program or academic setting).
• Strong analytical skills, experience working with quantitative data, and proficiency in Stata.
• Experience communicating with external stakeholders or in a client-facing role.
• Solid project management skills and experience coordinating projects with multiple components or teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Only open to Rwandan candidates
In addition, we value:
• Experience working with primary data (data collection or cleaning and analysis).
• Experience with Open Data Kit (ODK) or an ODK-based platform such as SurveyCTO or CommCare.
• Previous work experience in East Africa.
• Research experience in one of Laterite’s core sectors - education, youth and labor, public health, agriculture or urbanization.
• Knowledge of Python and/or R
Deadline of this Job: 23 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Research and Policy Advisor
Background: IPA is a research and policy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates and refines these solutions and their applications together with researchers and local decision makers, ensuring evidence is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. Since being founded in 2002, IPA has worked with over 400 leading academics to conduct over 500 evaluations in 51 countries.
IPA Rwanda was established in 2013 and has multiple active projects spanning Education, Agriculture, Finance, and Health. IPA Rwanda predominantly implements randomized evaluations in collaboration with the academics, the Government of Rwanda and other development NGOs to evaluate the impact of new development concepts to help inform future government policy and development projects.
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Research and Policy Advisor, IPA Rwanda
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Deadline to apply: 5 PM 23 th September 2022, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• Length of Commitment: 1-year renewable
• Desired start date: ASAP
• Reports to: Research & Policy Manager
Application materials: All applicants must complete and submit their resume and cover letter to the address indicated below.
Innovations for Poverty Action was established in Rwanda in 2013 and has 10 active projects spanning across Education, Agriculture, Finance and Health. With 15 full time staff, a network of part-time field numerators of over 300, IPA Rwanda predominantly implements Randomized Control Trails in collaboration with leading Rwandan and international academics, the Government of Rwanda and other development NGOs to evaluate the impact of new development concepts to help inform future government policy and development projects.
Project and position summary:
The Research and Policy Advisor will be embedded in the Directorate General of Education Policy and Analysis at MINEDUC. The Research and Policy Advisor’s role will involve strategic collaboration and technical support, including creating awareness and supporting streamlining of dataflows to and within the Ministry, equipping decision-makers in the Ministry with the necessary data for decision-making, and highlighting gaps and recommending necessary actions. The role will be supported by a technical team of IPA staff members, Research Assistants at Georgetown University, and other academics (IPA’s Rwanda Research and Policy Manager and Prof. Andrew Zeitlin (Assistant Professor, Georgetown University). The Research and Policy Advisor will be based at MINEDUC four days per week, with the remaining one day per week based at IPA.
The Research and Policy Advisor will report to two individuals: the Director General in charge of Policy and Analysis in MINEDUC, and at IPA-the IPA-Gui2de-MINEDUC Evidence Lab. The Research and Policy Advisor is expected to work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Chief Digital Officer of MINEDUC and her staff, as well as other senior leadership at MINEDUC.
This role provides an opportunity to make a difference in the Rwandan educational policy framework and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields, besides, IPA offers different training to build its staff capacity in order to respond to the challenges and demands facing today’s business world. Responsibilities:
• Support development and implementation of strategies to build the data infrastructure and personnel capacity for evaluation of government policies in the education sector;
• Coordinate activities with other embedded staff, in REB and NESA to meet the data needs in support of policy implementation and analysis;
• Undertake analyses, together with MINEDUC, IPA, and GUI2DE teams, of relevant policies, including the STARS program;
• Support timely descriptive work and forecasting of education inputs and outcomes;
• Support the work of the Planning Department, and the work of it's M&E specialist in particular;
• Work with the Chief Digital Office team to support the EMIS integration process;
• Communicate findings of analyses to key stakeholders in MINEDUC and in the broader policy community and provide technical assistance to use findings to inform policy and program implementation
• Support MINEDUC in the identification and implementation of evidence-based best practices across other goals, as mutually agreed upon.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Master’s Degree in a field related to Education Planning and Leadership, and / or Education Economics and Public Development and analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis and forecasting including excellent skills in Excel and relevant statistical tools (STATA, R, Eviews)
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a related field such as policy development and/or in education, project design and management with multiple stakeholders across various sectors and have good skills to work closely with Education sector partners;
• Strong reporting, organizational and communications skills, ability to meet deadlines, flexibility, resourcefulness, patience, time management, facilitation skills, diligence and ready to work under pressure;
• Knowledge of Data Visualization tool such as PowerBi, R Shiny, or Tableau would be an added value;
• A proven ability to inspire, coach and develop others, including people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Deadline of this Job: 05 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Level:3.III
Job description
• Coordinate and supervise the development of the SPIU strategic plans, annual action plans, project development plans and M&E plans.
• Coordinate and implement effective communication and data management, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop and keep updating the SPIU investment plan and MediumTerm Expenditure Framework.
• Coordinate institutional departments, divisions and development partners to facilitate harmonized NESA planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide technical assistance regarding planning, including developing result framework, M&E plans, action plans and procedural and operational manuals, to all NESA related projects.
• Provide professional and technical advice to her/his supervisors.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by her/his supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelors in Project Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's in Project Management
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's in Finance
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's in Economics
1 Year of relevant experience
• Masters in Business Administration
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Accounting
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Performance management skills