This is a fixed-term contract with an initial duration of one (1) year. We are committed to fostering long-term relationships, and contract renewal will be reviewed based on your performance and successful achievement of key objectives.
\nRole description
\nThe role of Research Manager at Jigsaw Zambia is to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research, evaluation and strategy that contributes to Jigsaw\u2019s mission to build evidence for effective education, within each of Jigsaw\u2019s technical focus areas (Education Technology, Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crisis, Education, Climate and Environment and Teacher Professional Development).
\nTo produce fluent and well-structured contributions to written reports and to confidently handle client interactions. The role means being an active member of a committed global team, living our shared values, and working hard to represent the individuals and communities that are the focus of our work.
\nThe role will ideally involve at least two\/three days per week, based in the Jigsaw Zambia office in Lusaka, plus occasional national and international travel.
\nResponsibilities
\nThe main responsibilities of a Jigsaw Research Manager are to:<\/p>\n
Manage research, evaluation and strategy studies throughout the project cycle \u2013 writing proposals, designing mixed-methods methodologies, collecting data, analysing data, writing reports and presenting findings
\nLiaise with and manage relationships with clients and donors to deliver projects on time and within budget, and that have a positive impact on the sector
\nProvide technical input across Jigsaw\u2019s work in your areas of expertise
\nSupport the development of the Jigsaw Zambia office
\nTrain Jigsaw staff and partners, both face-to-face and remotely
\nLine manage one or more team members
\nContribute to Jigsaw\u2019s internal work by helping to set the culture of the working life of the team, and taking responsibility for an area of Jigsaw\u2019s internal work<\/p>\n
Skills, competencies and experience
\nEssential skills, competencies and experience<\/p>\n
Experience working in education research, evaluation and strategy, and a track record of delivering high-quality outputs (you probably have at least 5 years of relevant experience working in the education sector).
\nA detailed understanding of the global learning crisis and the role of evidence-building in helping to address it.
\nFamiliarity with the landscape of education in Zambia and other low-income countries (donor community, leading-edge implementers, INGOs, community-based organisations).
\nAbility to manage large datasets, conduct data cleaning, and ensure data integrity for accurate analysis.
\nAbility to interpret complex data, generate clear insights, and present findings effectively.
\nExperience of qualitative tool design and analysis for building evidence (eg, mixed methods, quasi-experimental, participatory, case study or process evaluation methods).
\nExperience of collaborating with education stakeholders such as schools, NGOs, UN agencies, government departments, donors.
\nAbility to manage complex projects under pressure and with competing deadlines.
\nAbility to solve problems, working collaboratively to identify solutions.
\nA commitment to ongoing learning with the ability to coach others and be coached.
\nAbility to line manage others, setting objectives and supporting professional development.
\nAble to work in a manner that reflects and strengthens Jigsaw\u2019s values.
\nZambian language proficiency<\/p>\n
Desirable skills, competencies and experience<\/p>\n
Practical experience of managing remote teams.
\nExperience of delivering training, both face-to-face and online.
\nExperience presenting outputs at public events.
\nPractical experience in education technology, education in emergencies and protracted crises, education climate and environment, or girls\u2019 education.
\nAcademic expertise in education technology, education in emergencies and protracted crises, education climate and environment, or girls\u2019 education.
\nExperience of specific qualitative analysis and qualitative data analysis tools (eg, MaxQDA, Nvivo).
\nExperience of specific quantitative analysis and quantitative data analysis tools (eg, \u2018R\u2019, Python, STATA).
\nArabic or French language proficiency<\/p>\n
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