Jobs
>
Washington, D.C.

    Research Consultant - Washington, United States - IREX

    IREX
    IREX Washington, United States

    6 days ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Who We Are

    IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

    We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

    Position Summary

    The consultant will work directly with the Senior Technical Researcher to create research outputs in support of IREX's strategic research goals.

    Summary of Tasks

    1) Manuscript submitted to scholarly journal focused on the use of educational technology to promote student learning in the African context. Key activities include:

    • Contributing to the literature review for the manuscript;
    • Development of a data analysis plan in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;
    • Data cleaning;
    • Creation of a code book;
    • Data analysis using SPSS to conduct basic descriptive approaches, bivariates, and regression-based approaches;
    • Creation of descriptive analyses tables;
    • Conducting basic statistical analyses using SPSS;
    • Co-writing the results and conclusions; and
    • Formatting manuscript per journal instructions.

    2) Supporting the design and development of a study of locally-led development. Key activities include:

    • Establishing the parameters of the literature review in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;
    • Conducting the literature review of academic, grey, and other available literature;
    • Drafting a literature review report for use by IREX in a format and length agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher;
    • Participating in meetings with relevant stakeholders; and
    • Drafting the design of a study of locally-led development.

    3) Literature review and draft of a survey related to perceptions of early grade education in the Middle Eastern context. Key activities include:

    • Establishing the parameters of the literature review in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;
    • Conducting the literature review of academic, grey, and other available literature;
    • Drafting a literature review report for use by IREX in a format and length agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher; and
    • Creating a table of potential measures that could be included in a national survey of early grade education in the Middle Eastern context.

    4) Other key outputs as agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher.

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Master's degree or equivalent required.
    • At least 2 years of prior research experience, namely experience publishing manuscripts in a scholarly journal, conducting data analysis, and conducting literature reviews.
    • Proficiency in and access to SPSS.
    • Access to reliable internet connection required.
    • Proficiency in the Arabic language, specifically reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic preferred.

    Term

    This role will be an at-will consultancy. Length of the performance period and weekly hour allocations will be determined with the selected candidate, based on their availability.

    To Apply

    Click on "Apply" above to submit your CV along with a cover letter that references the job title "Research Consultant" and summarizes your experience. Make sure to include your daily rate requirements in USD.

    This position is eligible for Remote work.

    EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

    Powered by JazzHR

    mCwkc1wJ11

  • Booz Allen

    Research Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Booz Allen Washington DC, United States

    Research Analyst · To transform in today's evolving digital world, organizations must harness data to resolve emerging problems at scale. As an analytics consultant, you thrive on using your critical-thinking skills to dig deep into complex data and mining solutions, and you kno ...

  • Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA)

    Strategic Research Consultant

    8 hours ago

    Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA) Arlington, United States

    Job Description: Strategic Research Consultant - 2024 · Who We Are: Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA) is a boutique cybersecurity consulting firm in Arlington, Virginia that provides policy, legal, risk, and management consulting services to private sector and federal government clie ...

  • Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.

    Mental Health Research Consultant

    4 days ago

    Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Washington, United States

    Mental Health Research Consultant · Key Role: · Support federal health research and development (R&D) organizations, including the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health (ARPA-H), as a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technology Adviser (SETA) for programs related to menta ...

  • Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA)

    Strategic Research Consultant

    6 days ago

    Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA) Arlington, United States

    Job Description: Strategic Research Consultant - 2024 · Who We Are: Zeichner Risk Analytics (ZRA) is a boutique cybersecurity consulting firm in Arlington, Virginia that provides policy, legal, risk, and management consulting services to private sector and federal government clie ...

  • 11th Hour Service

    Consultant, Research

    4 days ago

    11th Hour Service Alexandria, United States Full time

    Title:Consultant, Research & Policy Analysis Client:OSD Office of Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Research & Analytics Directorate · Overview:11th Hour Service is looking for an Advisory Consultant to support the mission of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition a ...

  • IREX

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Consultant

    5 days ago

    IREX Washington, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionWho we are: · At IREX we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people and communities thrive. · But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and inj ...

  • American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy Inc

    MFP Research Consultant

    1 week ago

    American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy Inc Alexandria, United States Part time

    Job Description · Job DescriptionAre you passionate about training graduate students to become leaders in the behavioral health field? Are you a creative thinker and great communicator among students and faculty? Do you love to conduct research in mental health and substance abus ...

  • National Retail Federation Inc

    Director Center for Digital Risk and Innovation

    3 days ago

    National Retail Federation Inc Washington, United States

    : · The National Retail Federation, the world's largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is th ...

  • United Nations Foundation

    Director, Gender Data, Data 2x

    1 week ago

    United Nations Foundation Washington, United States

    **The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000** · **Position Overview** · Data2X, housed at the UN Foundation, is a civil society organization and gender data alliance, working with partners to improve the production and use of gender data through strategic partners ...

  • Competitive Innovations, LLC

    Evaluation Advisor

    1 day ago

    Competitive Innovations, LLC Washington, United States

    Competitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking an Evaluation Advisor to support a contract with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Budget and Planning (BP). The Evaluation Specialist/Social Science Researcher will augment BP's (OPP/PRE) strategic performance and evaluation st ...

  • Opportunity Finance Network

    Vice President, Program Evaluation

    1 week ago

    Opportunity Finance Network Washington, United States

    Come be a part of our growing research team as our newly expanded Vice President, Program Evaluation and Impact Measurement and Management (VP). In this role, the VP leads OFN's Program Evaluation and Impact Measurement and Management team, reporting to the Senior Vice President, ...

  • Eurasia Group

    Associate, Africa

    6 days ago

    Eurasia Group Washington, United States

    **About Eurasia Group** · Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. By providing information and insight on how political developments move markets, we help clients anticipate and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere t ...

  • McAllister and Quinn LLC

    Research Analyst

    1 week ago

    McAllister and Quinn LLC Washington, United States

    : · **About McAllister & Quinn** · McAllister & Quinn is a federal and foundation grants consulting and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We offer our 200+ clients a unique blend of comprehensive grant consulting, strategic advising, and government relat ...

  • Secretariat LLC

    Associate, Secretariat Economists

    1 week ago

    Secretariat LLC Washington, United States

    Job Description: · Secretariat Economists (SE), a leading economic consulting firm, has open Associate positions commencing immediately in its Washington, DC office. There are multiple positions available, including one for which fluency in Mandarin is a plus. SE Associate is a t ...

  • Quadrant Strategies

    Digital Consultant

    2 days ago

    Quadrant Strategies Washington, United States

    **_About Quadrant Strategies_** · Quadrant Strategies is a research-driven consultancy that works with Fortune 100 companies on their biggest reputational and business challenges, often in highly sensitive and high stakes situations. We were founded on a very clear principle: cli ...

  • The Ford Agency

    Policy Analyst

    4 hours ago

    The Ford Agency Washington, United States

    **Policy Analyst**: · **Job Details**: · - Posted April 19, 2024- LocationWashington D.C.- Job Type Direct Hire- Industry Other- ContactDirect Hire TeamThe Ford Agency is seeking a Policy Analyst to join a top trade association based in DC. This individual will research legislati ...

  • Jefferson Consulting Group

    Business Development Manager

    1 week ago

    Jefferson Consulting Group Washington, United States

    Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking a **Business Development Manager** to work within Jefferson's Growth Office and provide support, as needed, for Jefferson Business Consulting clients. · This role will be hybrid. The position is expected to be in the Washington, DC area with ...

  • IREX

    Locally Led Development Short-term Consultant

    1 week ago

    IREX Washington, United States

    **Who We Are** · IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more tha ...

  • Alliance to Save Energy

    Director of Research and Policy Analysis

    4 hours ago

    Alliance to Save Energy Washington, United States

    The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. We are committed to advancing research, policy initiatives, and collaborative engagement to drive energy efficiency across all sectors. Found ...

  • ACLED

    Us Researcher

    1 week ago

    ACLED Washington, United States

    **About the organization** · The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping project. The ACLED team conducts analysis to describe, explore, and test conflict scenarios, and makes both data and analysis ope ...