Research Assistant, TEACH Zimbabwe (5 months)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to support the wider TEACH programme delivery; participatein different research projects and administer tools on teacher effectiveness ineducation research in Zimbabwe

Job objectives: an exhaustive list can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

• First level university degree in Education, statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics, is an added advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in conducting research in development work. Experience in education related research will be most preferred.
• Ability to design and analyse education data through proven methodologies and experience of gap analysis preferable.
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience and knowledge required.
• Previous experience completing research ethics processes and applications.
• Demonstrated solid knowledge on education, on gender, inclusion issues and safeguarding in relation to education.
• Excellent writing skills, written and spoken English required.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, research skills, presentation of research and critical thinking required.
• Excellent data management skills, in particular use of Excel and other statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA) as well as qualitative analysis software packages (e.g., NVIVO) preferable.

Education Development Trust is delivering the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) component of the Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Access for All Children Programme (TEACH) in Zimbabwe. The main objective of the TPD programme is to improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in Zimbabwean schools, adhering to leave-no-child-behind principle. This is a £12 million programme which will run until October 2025 and will focus on improving teacher effectiveness in the classroom at national, district and local levels by building teacher networks, provide targeted in-service teacher training and support to pre-service teacher training. The program seeks to achieve improved, equitable access in primary and secondary schools with greater participation, retention and attainment of the poorest children, marginalised girls and children with disabilities. The programme will also contribute to wider reforms in the national education system, including inspections and assessment at foundational level.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. Education Development Trust also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and we may request information from relevant job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, including harassment, during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.