Research Analyst, Data and Research in Education Institute for Educational Development

Research Analyst, Data and Research in EducationEntity Institute for Educational Development LocationIntroduction Aga Khan University was established in 1983 as an international university with an objective to promote human welfare in general, and the welfare of the people in the countries in which it operates, by disseminating knowledge and providing instruction, training, research and service in the health sciences, education and such other branches of learning as the University may determine. The Institute for Educational Development was established in 1993, the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan (AKU-IED, P), is a highly respected institution recognized for its teaching, research, policy analysis, as well as its work in the field with schools and other educational institutions. The Institute has three Professional Development Centre in Karachi, Gilgit and Chitral.  The Data and Research in Education (DARE) project is a 30-month project funded by the FCDO. With an overall value of GBP 9.39 million, DARE aims to i) develop a rigorous body of timely and accessible evidence on the key issues within the education service delivery in Pakistan - such as getting more girls into school, studying for longer and learning better, improving teaching quality, increasing accountability, reaching out to marginalised girls and boys such as those with disabilities and from minorities and the use of technology in education, ii) promoting the use of this accessible research by policymakers and the government and iii) building the research capacities of local academic institutions and think-tanks.  This is a short-termed grant-funded contractual position for a period of four months. Responsibilities You will be responsible to work alongside the Research Director, Deputy Research Director, Research Manager and Thematic Leads, to ensure smooth implementation of the research being carried out under DARE. Specifically, the key responsibilities would include: support the DARE research team in carrying out research and analysis of various research projects/studies under DAREcarry out research to obtain evidence and data to support DARE research studies support in carrying out literature reviews and assist in background research and draftingorganise, file and maintain data and information for easy reference support the DARE research team in organising meetingsdevelop summary notes and minutessupport in the dissemination of research products draft and proofread different research documents Support in the consolidation of data and information contributions and inputs from the DARE research teamdevelop support documents based on DARE research - for the purpose of disseminationcreate visuals and presentations to present DARE research, evidence, data and progresscoordinate and take part in regular check-in meetings with researcherssupport the Thematic Leads in developing digestible and concise versions of the research being carried out under DARE for policymakersfacilitate communication and knowledge sharing among DARE research teams support in ensuring that all FCDO required reporting, particularly quarterly and annual reporting is done in accordance with OPM quality standards. Requirements You should have: a Master's degree in Education, Economics, Statistics or other disciplines within Social Sciences and Humanities from an HEC recognised or international reputable university/institution experience in planning and conducting research in education or related fields.proven proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.strong research skills, including the ability to gather, analyse, and interpret data from various sources.familiarity and experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, NVivo, AtlasT or similar tools).competency in data collection, cleaning, and management.ability to develop and maintain databases for research purposes.strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate research findings and draw meaningful conclusions.problem-solving abilities to address research challenges.excellent written and verbal communication skills.ability to prepare clear and concise research reports, summaries, and presentations.experience in creating data visualizations and graphs.strong organizational skills to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently under time constraints.To ApplyYou should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mention position title in the subject line.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by November 15, 2023

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