Research Expert will lead and oversee research component of Aawaz II programme.

S/he will be responsible for research and assessments design, sampling, developing research and data collection methodologies, development of research guidelines, instruments, and conduct both quantitative and qualitative research studies and produce evidence for programme learning, highlighting programme results especially behaviour change and citizens’ engagement in line with Aawaz II theory of change and change pathways.

Details

Closing date Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Role overview

  • Design research studies (qualitative/quantitative) and undertake advanced research related to project intervention using or developing the appropriate research designs and sampling methodologies.Develop and contribute for research sampling, draft/review/update tools, data collection methodologies for research studies and analyse field level data using appropriate techniques, submitting final report with recommendations.
  • Development of research instruments like HH survey, KIIs and FGDs guides for assessments for various research studies.
  • Develop and finalise the research plans, and drafting of work plans, and field monitoring tools for each activity.
  • Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to gender and social inclusion, vulnerabilities, and pulse/ perception surveys, in consultation with the Aawaz II PMU.
  • Supervise data collection and random spot checks and management during fieldwork (both virtually and in person) including moderator support.
  • Draft and share coding structures (inductive and deductive) for qualitative data analysis and reporting.
  • Analyse research results - extract themes, generate insights/summaries, run regressions and other econometric checks and models etc.
  • Drafting and preparing reports and PowerPoint, that capture relevant insights with strong visual insight.
  • Contribute to producing high quality and varied research outputs for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary.
  • Critically evaluate data and information and develop appropriate conclusions.
  • Develop policy recommendations and briefs based on research evidence.
  • Support PMU to develop learning and knowledge management products.
  • Outline priority themes, quotes, scripts from data to report behaviour change as per change pathways documents
  • Other duties as required in accordance with objectives, plans, and workload priorities.

How to apply

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae (in the format attached) and a brief cover letter stating your experience and interest in undertaking this assignment by email to: Urooj.Ejaz@britishcouncil.org at the latest by 17 September (11:59 PM PST).

Please use this subject “Research Expert - Your Name” in the subject line of email you may send.

Please make sure the CV is submitted on the attached format at the end of the document given at the end of this page.