The professional selected for this role will support the research and evaluation of TCF programs at different stages of maturity and scale.

About RKS:

TCFs Research and Knowledge Sharing team works to enable TCF in organizational introspection and learning by supporting evidence-based decision making towards individual, school, program and system improvement through robust research studies, assessments and evaluations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help support the design of methodologically robust studies that can generate insights to guide decision making in the areas / programs of interest.
• Work with the team on multiple stages of assigned research/evaluation studies; from needs assessment, research design, and tool development to data collection, analysis and reporting of findings. This may include:
  • Conducting literature reviews, developing logic models and theories of change with relevant program/cross-functional teams.
  • Developing robust data collection tools/instruments and setting mechanisms in place that allow for testing these for validity and reliability ahead of deployment.
  • Ensuring that researchers, evaluators, data enumerators etc. are trained, understand research instruments fully, and can capture rich, accurate and high quality data and insights from the field.
  • Organizing and analyzing data collected from the field with the help of set protocols.
  • Documenting and summarizing the design, process and findings of each study and coordinating with internal and external teams to help disseminate output.

• Familiarity and experience with quantitative and qualitative research frameworks, methodologies and tools.
• Attention to detail, particularly in developing a thorough and nuanced understanding of research problems, design of programs, and their outcomes of interest.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu, with the ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Passion for social impact and commitment to advancing evidence-based solutions for underserved communities.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field.

0-1 year of research and evaluation experience, preferably in the education/development sector.