Research Manager – GiveDirectly

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Manager to support its fundraising and field operations. This fully remote role involves engaging with research partners, designing quantitative surveys, and conducting thorough data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Economics and a strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this organization promotes a remote-first work model, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about economic development and poverty reduction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of research experience, preferably in economic development.
• Strong understanding of poverty reduction and evaluation design.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising and develop project evaluation plans.
• Conduct data quality checks and primary data analysis.

Skills

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research

Project Management

Data Analysis (R, Stata)

Communication Skills

Literature Review

Education

Master's Degree in Economics

Tools

R

Stata

SurveyCTO

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Research Manager – GiveDirectly, United Kingdom

Job Details:

• Client: Jobspaddy
• Location: United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Support GD Fundraising and Field Operations teams with funding bids by engaging with research partners and project funders, and develop project monitoring and evaluation plans, including indicator selection, sampling techniques, and evaluation design.
• Design quantitative surveys and qualitative interview guides, perform cognitive testing and piloting of data collection instruments.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to develop and support ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and initiate evaluations of non-experimental GD projects.
• Perform data quality checks for ongoing GD internal research and project evaluations.
• Conduct primary data analysis for internal and externally funded non-RCT projects, providing statistical and analytical support to Field Operations teams.
• Write high-quality reports and support stakeholders by reviewing reports critically.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on relevant research findings.
• Assist in maintaining GD’s research knowledge databases.
• Participate in administrative tasks related to research projects, such as meetings, research sessions, report dissemination, and document management.

Core competencies and experiences:

• Master's degree in Economics with coursework in econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.
• At least 3 years of research and development experience, preferably in countries where GiveDirectly operates.
• Strong understanding of economic development and poverty reduction drivers.
• Experience with quantitative research methods and tools (R, Stata, SurveyCTO). Experience with experimental/quasi-experimental designs is a plus.
• Experience in qualitative research, including design, interviews, focus groups, and analysis. Integration of qualitative and quantitative methods is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, both verbal and written.
• Research stakeholder management skills, including evaluation design, risk prediction, and timely delivery.
• Project management experience in large-scale projects, risk management, stakeholder communication, and tracking systems.
• Ability to synthesize literature and summarize complex research into clear, straightforward language.
• Alignment with core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and inclusivity. Experience with low-income and marginalized communities is encouraged.

Compensation:

Competitive salary and benefits, aligned with experience. Salary benchmarks:

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

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

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have moved to a remote-first support model.

Hiring Process:

Interviews include multiple stages: initial interview, skills assignment, subsequent interviews, and reference checks, conducted via Google Meet with accessibility features.

Additional Information:

• Salary Range: $50,000 – $100,000
• Required Degree: Master's