Senior Researcher, International Development (Part-Time)

Remote (United States)part time

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Americaninstitutesforresearch Senior Researcher, International Development (Part-Time) at AIR leads and manages research and evaluation projects focused on improving outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. The role involves study design, project management, data collection, and analysis.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:
Manage day-to-day project operations in roles such as principal investigator, project director, or task lead.
Lead collaborative project teams by developing timelines, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Identify research problems and design studies to address key questions in applied research contexts.
Apply subject-matter expertise to design and implement relevant, responsive, and impactful research projects.
Develop study designs with aligned research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans.
Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients.
Devise and implement innovative solutions to practical challenges in applied research.
Lead data collection and analysis efforts.
Oversee the design and planning of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection tools, such as interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys.
Supervise field-based data collection activities, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews.
Conduct or oversee data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques for various data types.

Qualification

EducationPhD in SociologyExperience with business pursuit (eStrong negotiator and communicatorStrong presentation

Required

Education, Knowledge, and Experience
PhD in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Firm understanding of implementation science.
Ability to take big ideas and develop work plans and timelines.
Experience at contract research and/or evaluation organization(s).
Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methodologies, including interviews, observations, and survey research, as well as data analysis using tools such as Stata, R, Excel, NVivo, or similar software.
Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects.
Experience building and maintaining client and partner relationships.
Experience with business pursuit (e.g., grant and proposal writing).
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including strong communication skills with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
Strong negotiator and communicator, with excellent client management skills.
Strong presentation, professional development delivery, and facilitation skills.