Education Development Trust Research Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Education Development Trust Research Officer Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • The Research Officer will work with the MERA team to support the wider TA programme delivery; manage the different research projects; administer a network on equity in education research in Ethiopia (EERN); support the development of EMIS/NLA capacity; review GEQIP-E M&E at all system levels; and establish the monitoring of GEQIP-E results around learning outcomes, drop out, retention and completion, helping to inform developments funded from the main GEQIP-E fund.

    Job Requirements

    Knowledge

  • MA in Education field (e.g. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Educational Planning and Management, Special Needs Education, Adult Education) is required.

    Experience and skills

  • At least 4 years of experience in designing, managing and implementing multi-year, multi-component education research projects in developing countries;

  • Strong research background required with an ability to design and analyse education data through proven methodologies and experience of gap analysis preferable;

  • Qualitative and quantitative research experience and knowledge required;

  • Proven record
    of published research work;

  • Previous experience completing research ethics processes and applications;

  • Previous experience managing external providers of research necessary – understanding of tender processes and contracting useful;

  • Demonstrated solid knowledge on education and on gender and inequity issues in relation to education;

  • At least 2 years of experience in working with NGOs is required;

  • At least 2 years of experience of working with MoE or REBs required;

  • Excellent writing skills required;

  • Ability to edit others’ work to a high standard;

  • Good communication skills – skill in public speaking and presentation of research;

  • Experience of effective dissemination planning desired;

  • Demonstrated strong analytical, research skills, critical thinking required;

  • Demonstrated organizational skills;

  • Excellent data management skills, in particular use of Excel AND other statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) as well as qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVIVO) preferable;

  • Previous working experience in Ethiopia;

  • Excellent written and spoken English.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Education Development Trust Research Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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