Research Manager – GiveDirectly

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Research Manager – GiveDirectly, Switzerland

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Posted:

03.06.2025

Expiry Date:

18.07.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Support GD Fundraising and Field Operations teams in funding bids through engagement with research partners and project funders, and support the development of project monitoring and evaluation plans.
2. Design surveys and interview guides in collaboration with data and country teams, and perform testing of data collection instruments.
3. Work with Field Operations to develop and support monitoring and evaluation, and initiate evaluations of non-experimental GD projects.
4. Perform data quality checks for ongoing research and evaluations.
5. Conduct primary data analysis for internal and external projects, providing statistical support.
6. Write reports and support stakeholders by reviewing reports critically.
7. Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on relevant research findings.
8. Assist in maintaining GD’s research databases.
9. Participate in administrative duties related to research projects, such as meetings, brown-bag sessions, and report dissemination.

Core competencies and experiences:

1. Master's degree in Economics with coursework in econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.
2. Minimum 3 years of research and development experience, preferably in countries where GiveDirectly operates.
3. Strong understanding of economic development and poverty reduction drivers.
4. Experience with quantitative research methods and tools (R, Stata, SurveyCTO); experience with experimental/quasi-experimental designs is a plus.
5. Experience in qualitative research design, interviews, focus groups, and analysis.
6. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Research stakeholder management skills.
8. Project management experience in large-scale projects.
9. Ability to synthesize literature and communicate key findings clearly.
10. Alignment with core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, inclusivity.
11. Experience or personal connection to low-income or marginalized communities is encouraged.

Compensation:

GiveDirectly offers a competitive salary and benefits, aligned with experience. Salaries are benchmarked to ensure equity:

• US: $81,400
• UK: £55,600
• Kenya: $48,000

This role is fully remote; salary estimates for other countries will be provided during hiring.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and moving towards a remote-first support model.

Hiring Process:

Includes multiple interviews, a skills assignment, and reference checks. Interviews are conducted via Google Meet with accessibility features available.

GD complies with laws protecting vulnerable groups and has a strict policy against SEAH.

More Information:

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000
• Academic Degree: Masters