Research Associate

Join the International Rescue Committee in Colombia as a Research Associate to support education-related research and data analysis for humanitarian interventions.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research activities across multiple education research projects, including cleaning, organizing, managing, and analyzing data; , ensuring data quality and integrity; and producing high-quality reports for diverse audiences.
• Support implementation research studies to identify whether education interventions are being delivered as intended, with appropriate quality and fidelity, and potential for cost-effectiveness.
• Support randomized control trials; to identify the impact of interventions on children´s foundational learning and wellbeing.
• Support an internal education research team by contributing to the advancement of research priorities under the supervision of senior researchers
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings by drafting reports, briefs, and blog posts for practitioner and policy audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Education team, Research team and R&D team, and other IRC departments in support of research activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• MA required in Education, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of quantitative research methods, including inferential statistics and qualitative approaches; exposure to implementation research and causal inference.
• Demonstrated experience in data cleaning, management and analysis; with proficiency in at least one statistical or data analysis tool (e.g. Stata, R, Python).
• Familiarity with qualitative data methods (e.g. thematic analysis, content analysis) is desirable .
• Up to three years of experience in research, data analysis, or a related field; relevant internship, academic research, or volunteer experience will be considered.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to present research findings clearly and accessibly for non-specialist audiences; experience drafting reports, summaries, or briefs is an asset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and adapt in a fast-paced team environment.
• Fluent in English required; proficiency in French or Arabic language preferred.

• Standard office work environment