IREX is hiring a
Research Support Consultant

Summary

Join a team of experts to advise on research design and analysis and monitoring and evaluation approaches for Learn to Discern in Education (L2D-Ed) and other projects as needed.

Requirements

• University degree in statistics, data science, social sciences, mathematics, international development, media studies, or another relevant field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in research design, monitoring and evaluation, and/or data analysis
• Experience with evaluating outcomes around media literacy and information manipulation is required
• Experience in the international development sector as MEL advisor or consultant is required
• Professional experience using statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in various quantitative data sets
• Professional experience cleaning and coding extensive quantitative data sets
• Knowledge of research methodologies (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed method) and data collection and analysis methodologies are required
• Previous experience in international development and working with international organizations to support the execution of MEL activities is preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills are required. Russian and Ukrainian language skills desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Advise on war-time-appropriate revisions to monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and implementation
• Propose and guide the drafting of new methodology for measuring resilience to information manipulation based on training materials
• Analyze data from surveys and other research and evaluation efforts and support program staff to form the basis of recommended strategies for MEL efforts
• Assist with other support duties as needed