- As a Research Manager at GiveDirectly, you will be integral to the success of our large-scale Cash Transfer project in Malawi—one of our primary initiatives. Your role will focus on providing research and evidence-based to drive effective project monitoring and evaluation and to enhance fundraising efforts.
Reports to: Senior Research Manager
Travel: A maximum of 1 week per quarter, visit the field team to check on projects, learn about the context, and provide any in person support necessary
Core Competencies And Experiences:
- Research Implementation: Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Research Analysis: Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including familiarity with R, Stata, and SurveyCTO.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, with effective risk management and stakeholder communication.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, International Studies, or a related field. Advanced degrees are advantageous.
- Economic Development: Understand economic development dynamics and poverty reduction strategies.
- Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex evaluation details clearly to diverse audiences.
- Research Synthesis: Competent in conducting literature searches and summarizing complex findings into clear, non-technical language.
Desired Qualities:
- Demonstrates GiveDirectly’s core values and competencies, including emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and fostering inclusivity.
- Personal or professional experience in low-income or historically marginalized communities is highly valued.