EKHO FOUNDATION
Rocket Learning
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Job Description : Senior Research Manager
About Rocket Learning
Rocket Learning is a highgrowth edtech nonprofit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with central government and state governments to impact over 2.5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT IIM HBS Rochester MBB startup alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders we are a diverse team of passionate energetic and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India s education system.
Title: Senior Research Manager
Experience: 58 Years
Location: Delhi/Bangalore
Overview of the role
This position will play a vital role in undertaking and implementing research studies and be a part of the growing team at Rocket Learning. The work requires a strong research understanding especially in monitoring & evaluation designs and methodologies interviewing techniques and qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in education research strong analytical and project management skills and a passion for improving early childhood education outcomes in India.
Job Responsibilities
The candidate will perform the following key functions:
- Lead multiple complex research projects including Randomized Control trials (RCTs)
- QuasiExperimental studies largescale surveys etc.
- Support Research and M&E lead in overseeing the development and implementation of research and
- M&E plans and strategies across multiple programs or projects.
- Ensure the quality and relevance of research and M&E data and reports.
- Ensure the research projects adhere to rigorous research design sample selection data
- management general research protocols and overall project management timelines.
- Lead the creation of highquality research and M&E products (reports presentations infographics briefs etc.)
- Liaise with external stakeholders such as donors partners and government agencies on research and M&E aspects.
- Manage budgets and resources for the Research and M&E projects.
Qualification and Competencies
- Master s degree in Economics Public Policy Social Science or other related fields
- 58 years of professional work experience in the research and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) domain at a development/ management consulting firm research institute/ firm/ public policy think tank NGO or bilateral/ multilateral agency.
- Experience working in social and development research managing largescale surveys conducting baseline/end line surveys policy reviews and impact evaluations.
- Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative research primary and secondary research sampling techniques and data analysis using statistical software such as STATA R Python. Prior experience in using STATA for data analysis is mandatory.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills are a core requirement of the position. Candidate must be able to express ideas clearly and concisely. Prior experience in writing reports creating client presentations and publishing research papers is mandatory.
- Prior experience in digitizing quantitative questionnaires on SurveyCTO is highly preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Attention to detail and excellent time management.
- Knowledge of early childhood education (ECE) in India and the challenges and opportunities in the sector is desired.
- Willingness to travel to the field for project and management.
Critical Factors for Success
1. Proactive and seamless communication with the team stakeholders within RL and govt.officials.
2. Strong alignment with the core values and principles of the organization.
3. Committed to the cause of ensuring a strong early childhood education for our children.
4. Solutionoriented and ability to manage multiple projects.
How to Apply:
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