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Kids Play International seeks Rwanda Program Manager with a talent, passion and commitment to effectively use sport to improve gender equality; applications due by February 23rd
Kids Play International (KPI) — a sport for development organization in Rwanda — is seeking a Rwanda Program Manager to oversee their work in Gatagara, Rwanda. KPI is looking for a strong leader with the talent, passion and commitment to effectively use sport to improve gender equality.
Founded in 2008 by three-time Olympian, Tracy Evans, KPI uses sport as a catalyst to promote gender equity in communities impacted by genocide through the powerful Olympic value of Fair Play. KPI works to build a better community with a bigger purpose by empowering KPI Coaches to deliver the Let’s Play Fair (LPF) program to girls and boys aged 7-18. LPF is a long term commitment to youth and their communities, and is implemented through educational sport activities and interactive discussions that aim to shift knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Rooted in the belief that sport can be a powerful catalyst for social change, KPI strives to inspire the next generation to positively change gender norms in Rwanda.
Job Overview: Kids Play International is seeking an inspired Program Manager with a sport and sport for development background who will be responsible for providing strategic leadership while overseeing day-to-day programming in Gatagara, Rwanda. The PM will oversee both program activities and organizational operations, support KPI Coaches to implement high quality gender equity programs, help develop and conduct continued Coaches trainings, implement monitoring and evaluation tools, cultivate strategic in-country partnerships, contribute to business development and fundraising efforts, and provide strategic direction and recommendations for long term program development and model replication. The PM will work closely with and report to the Founder/President and be responsible for submitting regular reports and updates on organizational progress.
The ideal Program Manager candidate has an athletic background, professional experience with sport for development programs, international program management skills, overseas working/volunteering experience (preferably in Africa), and is willing and able to live comfortably in a rural village Rwanda.
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to info@kidsplayintl.org by Monday February 23, as they are looking to fill the role immediately.
BMC is hiring a Health Coach within the Center for Infectious Disease
BMC is ooking to hire a Health Coach within the Center for Infectious Disease for a CDC/NIMH funded study to improve the health of HIV patients and reduce transmission risk.
View the full job description and apply here.
French non-profit organization Madera seeks Grant Manager to oversee fundraising, communication, and donor contracts
ABOUT MADERA
MADERA is a French non-profit organization, working in Afghanistan for 25 years for the rehabilitation and development of rural economies destroyed by war. Our programmes build the capacities of rural communities and support local initiatives.
MADERA is active in many fields of rural development in Afghanistan:
- Community development and National Solidarity Programme: support to local development projects;
- Natural resources management: rangeland rehabilitation, forestry
- Agricultural production: research and extension, support to producers’ groups, arboriculture, vegetable growing;
- Livestock: support to veterinary services, vaccinations, animal husbandry, extension;
- Income generating activities;
- Civil engineering: access to water, irrigation, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures.
MADERA implements these activities in 4 provinces in Eastern Afghanistan (Laghman, Kunar, Nuristan and Nangarhar), 1 province in Central Afghanistan (Wardak) and 1 in Western Afghanistan (Ghor).
The team is composed of approximately 250 Afghan employees and 5-6 expatriates.
The annual budget is around 3 million Euros.
MADERA, under the leadership of its Board of Directors, wishes to focus its work on the following priorities: support communities towards autonomy, prioritize participatory approaches and foster the capacity building of Afghan staff.
For more detailed information:www.madera-asso.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the responsibility of the Country Director and in close coordination with the Operations Director and the Administration & Finance Director, the Grant Manager will have the following main responsibilities:
- Fundraising
- Reporting
- Management of donor contracts
- Communication
Two well-known GH Faculty members are looking for a Research Assistant to engage in their new project!
Scope of work
We are looking for a student interested in participating in analyzing data on practice-based teaching and co-authoring a paper for a peer-reviewed journal.
The study will examine the comparative value of project-based learning versus more traditional teaching methods such as lecture, case study, or discussion-based teaching.. The study will explore how engaging with clients influences student learning, and also student perceptions of skill development and knowledge acquired using project-based learning. We will also explore the value of project-based learning as a preparation for future employment.
The student will assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis of course data generated from routine course evaluations and student e-portfolios.
Specific activities for analysis will entail:
- Compiling and organizing results of student evaluations from 2011 to the present.
- Conducting basic statistical analyses
- Writing up the results of quantitative analyses.
- Reviewing a sample of student e-portfolios generated from project-based learning to identify common themes related to study questions.
- Using qualitative analysis software such as Nvivo or Atlas TI to analyze data using grounded theory.
- Participate in the preparation of an oral presentation at a national educational conference in March 2015
- Co-author a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
The successful research assistant must be familiar with common statistical analysis, and qualitative analysis software.
This project could be completed as a directed study or a CE. There is no financial compensation available.
Interested students should contact Professors Malcolm Bryant bryantm@bu.edu and James Wolff jwolff@bu.edu
Mathematica seeks International Research Analyst committed to improving outcomes in developing countries
Mathematica seeks research analysts committed to contributing to the evidence base of what works to improve a range of outcomes in developing country contexts. We welcome analysts with experience conducting research and/or implementing impact evaluations in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and/or Latin America who want to be part of our rapidly growing team of international evaluators and who are passionate about helping to identify programs that result in better development outcomes. Analysts will join our research team and work as part of Mathematica’s Center for International Policy Research and Evaluation (CIPRE) and to contribute to CIPRE’s rapidly growing portfolio of impact evaluations of interventions in education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure in various countries across the globe.
Candidates should have strong quantitative and/or qualitative analysis skills and be able to help design and implement rigorous evaluations of international programs, conduct analyses, write reports, and present findings to policy and research audiences. We provide extensive support for staff engagement in professional activities, including journal publications and conference participation. Candidates should have some field experience working in developing countries, and have worked closely with stakeholders, including implementers, local researchers, and local data collection firms.
Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, rigor, critical thinking, teamwork, and professional development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The position may be filled in any of our offices located in Cambridge, Chicago, Princeton, Oakland, or Washington, DC.
Learn more and apply here: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST DIRECT URL- 2015
Public Policy Research Programmer wanted at MPR
One of the foremost public policy research organizations in the United States, MPR is leading the way in conducting high-quality evaluations of government programs for Federal agencies, such as the Departments of Education and Department of Agriculture – Food and Nutrition Services.
They are seeking an experienced research SAS or Stata programming professional to process and analyze public policy data in their Princeton, NJ headquarters or Chicago, IL office. Successful candidates will possess at least 3 years of relevant programming experience and a BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Math, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
Learn more and apply here: NJIL-RESEARCH-PROGRAMMER-REVISED-HS-1-2015
NYC-based Development Manger at Spark
Spark MicroGrants is a young, rapidly scaling organization pioneering a new approach to international aid. Spark proactively reaches out to rural poor villages and helps community members to design, implement and manage their own social impact projects. Since July 2010 they have mobilized over 100 communities across Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi to manage social impact projects including schools, community farms, electricity lines and more.
Spark MicroGrants is seeking a full time Development Manager to spearhead their donor prospecting, management and event coordination. Learn more and apply here: HR_JD_Development Manager 2015
International Research Analyst position at Mathematica
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST
Position overview
Mathematica seeks research analysts committed to contributing to the evidence base of what works to improve a range of outcomes in developing country contexts. We welcome analysts with experience conducting research and/or implementing impact evaluations in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and/or Latin America who want to be part of our rapidly growing team of international evaluators and who are passionate about helping to identify programs that result in better development outcomes. Analysts will join our research team and work as part of Mathematica’s Center for International Policy Research and Evaluation (CIPRE) and to contribute to CIPRE’s rapidly growing portfolio of impact evaluations of interventions in education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure in various countries across the globe.
Candidates should have strong quantitative and/or qualitative analysis skills and be able to help design and implement rigorous evaluations of international programs, conduct analyses, write reports, and present findings to policy and research audiences. We provide extensive support for staff engagement in professional activities, including journal publications and conference participation. Candidates should have some field experience working in developing countries, and have worked closely with stakeholders, including implementers, local researchers, and local data collection firms.
Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, rigor, critical thinking, teamwork, and professional development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The position may be filled in any of our offices located in Cambridge, Chicago, Princeton, Oakland, or Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
• Assist with developing and implementing rigorous evaluations of development programs across sectors and in a variety of environments
• Conduct literature reviews and desk research
• Develop data collection instruments
• Support the efforts of local partners to recruit sites for large-scale evaluations
• Travel to the field to train local partners for data collection and oversee data collection quality
• Support researchers and programmers to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative analyses
• Write chapters of analytic reports or papers, and proposals for new projects
• Track financial progress of projects, prepare reports for monthly project reviews, assist with budget revisions and contract proposals
• Contribute to the growth and development of Mathematica's Center for International Policy Research and Evaluation
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in public policy, public health, economics, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. Experience in impact evaluation design and implementation, preferably experience with quantitative and qualitative methods, data collection, and ability to strike balance between rigor and feasibility of implementation
• Working knowledge of current international policy issues in one or more of the following areas: education, public health, agriculture, infrastructure, labor/employment, nutrition, poverty reduction, or other relevant areas
• Two or more years of experience conducting international research or implementing international programs, with a focus in Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Eastern Europe.
• Strongly prefer candidates with professional experience working closely in the field with local colleagues, implementers, or data collection firms in developing countries, including collaborating and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convey complex technical issues to a broad and diverse audience.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or Hindi highly preferred but not required
To apply for the position
• Visit our website and review our posting for International Research Analyst. Applications must be submitted online.
• Questions may be addressed to HumanResources@mathematica-mpr.com.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer we strongly encourage applications by researchers of all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
Company overview
Mathematica is an internationally recognized nonpartisan research organization that conducts social policy studies in the areas of health, education, nutrition, child development, and related topics in the United States and in developing countries. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for government agencies, private foundations, and other private sector organizations. Mathematica has a rapidly growing portfolio of impact evaluations across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, in education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, democracy and governance, and a variety of other fields. In addition to hundreds of impact evaluations conducted domestically, Mathematica has conducted randomized and quasi-experimental studies in over 20 countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and former Soviet Republics in the past five years alone. In February 2013, we established the Center for International Policy Research and Evaluation (CIPRE) to house and expand this rapidly growing body of work.
Selected examples of the kinds of evaluations we're conducting include:
Early grade reading, in Latin America and the Caribbean: examining the impact of teacher training, curriculum development and other education reform efforts on early grade reading and access to education in countries receiving USAID basic education funds, using a mix of experimental and quasi-experimental designs. (Client: USAID)
International scholarship and support services: examining the effectiveness of scholarships and support services to youth, with a focus in Africa, to expand access to education and to build a new cohort of leaders prepared to support equitable socioeconomic growth. (Client: MasterCard Foundation)
Girl-friendly schools program, Burkina Faso: conducted an impact evaluation of school construction in rural villages with low female enrollment rates, using a randomized design. (Client: Millennium Challenge Corporation [MCC])
Farmer training program, Armenia: examined the impact of farmer training and improvements in irrigation infrastructure using a clustered random assignment and matched comparison group designs respectively. (Client: MCC)
Family health initiative, Bihar, India: leading the evaluation work to assess the effects of a variety of interventions aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality and improving child health, using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. (Client: Gates Foundation)
Dropout prevention, India, Tajikistan, Cambodia, and Timor Leste: examining the impact of school dropout prevention programs across four countries, using a randomized design. (Client: USAID)
Mathematica provides staff with a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, with our strong commitment to quality, analytic rigor and focus on meeting our clients' needs. As a research analyst, you would join our staff of research professionals focused on international policies and programs, receive training and mentorship from senior researchers in the fields of public policy, social sciences, and economics, and collaborate closely with other researchers, analysts, research assistants, and programmers. We offer our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership
RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY in the GH Department
Profs. Jacob Bor and Bill MacLeod are recruiting for a short term research assistant for some data cleaning work on a South African dataset. The applicant must be self-directed, organized, and with meticulous attention to detail. Experience working with Excel or Access is essential. The ideal applicant will have previous experience working on human subjects research. NIH human subjects training will be a requirement of employment. The task is expected to take 30-60 hours and we are looking for someone to start immediately and commit at least 10 hours per week. Pay will be $16 per hour.
Partners in Health seeks Senior Data Analyst in Rwanda
Strong analytic skills (preferably master's in epidemiology/biostatistics), and two-three years of work experience. Some research experience (co-authoring abstracts and publications) and proven experience with teaching/training or capacity building in developing settings would be highly desirable.
