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National Research Specialist
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Room to ReadDeadline of this Job:
27th December 2019
Within Rwanda , Kigali , East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS: The Research Specialist will lead on Sub-IR 2.3: Research-Based Policies and Curricula in Support of Early Grade Reading Instruction Implemented IR 2: Systemic Capacity for Early Grade Reading Instruction Improved of the Soma Umenye (SU) Project in Rwanda, ensuring timely and effective delivery of these activities. This full-time staff member is responsible for facilitating periodic updates of the GoR Early Grade Reading Research Agenda, coordinating and supporting Soma Umenye’s early grade reading research activities, and convening researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to advance evidence-based decision making for early grade reading programs and policies in Rwanda and the region. The Research Specialist will define and oversee a strategy to strengthen coordination among the research, policy, and practice communities focused on early grade reading in Rwanda. The research coordinator will support REB and SU partners in integrating early grade research findings into educational practices, materials and guides, policy briefs and other related products.
Job Responsibilities:
• Organize GoR Early Grade Reading Research Agenda workshops to review and update the Agenda based on evolving program and program priorities and emerging evidence.
• Assist REB to validate and disseminate the research agenda at forums and workshops involving SU partners, research institutions, national/regional MEN representatives, and other agencies working on early grade reading.
• Define and oversee a strategy to enhance coordination, knowledge sharing and collaboration among Soma Umenye partners and early grade reading research stakeholders in Rwanda.
• Provide technical support to the Soma Umenye Team in developing Request for Proposals and evaluation of proposals.
• In collaboration with other Soma Umenye team members, oversee the management, implementation and quality assurance of research studies being managed by Chemonics under the Soma Umenye partnership. Provide input into research-related activities and studies being managed by other Soma Umenye partners (e.g., Cambridge Education, Room to Read).
• Support capacity building for national research institutions by organizing workshops and forums and other initiatives.
• Liaise with the practice team to make the best use of research findings to inform practice, including in the development and improvement of teaching and learning materials and training programs and policy- and systems strengthening related efforts.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and facilitate seminars, forums, roundtables, and other events on early grade reading research-related themes.
Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications:
• A degree in a relevant field, such as education, social sciences, or international development;
• At least 5 years’ experience in the education sector; a focus on early grade reading would be an asset;
• Extensive work experience in research, data collection, and analysis;
• Knowledge of the Rwandan education system;
• Knowledge of the current state of early grade reading research and measurement strategies would be an asset;
• Experience working with government counterparts to advance development outcomes;
• Knowledge of strategies for the institutional and individual capacity building would be an asset;
• Strong organizational abilities including strong team management abilities;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills;
• Strong computer skills in MS Office;
• Strong project management skills;
• Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy;
• Clear thinking and effective decision making, ability to retain composure under pressure;
• Flexible approach with a commitment to meeting challenging deadlines
• Rwanda nationality
• Fluency Kinyarwanda and English
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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