Assistant Manager- Research Design

DescriptionThe Assistant Manager-Research Design will contribute to the design, implementation, and dissemination of research and evaluation studies across TCF’s programs. The role involves supporting evidence generation for learning and decision-making, ensuring that research outputs are methodologically sound, insightful, and actionableAbout RKS:TCF's Research and Knowledge Sharing team works to enable TCF in organisational introspection and learning by supporting evidence-based decision-making towards individual, school, program, and system improvement through robust research studies, assessments, and evaluations.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.Organising and analysing data collected from the field with the help of set protocols.Documenting and summarising the design, process and findings of each study and coordinating with internal and external teams to help disseminate output.Required SkillsFamiliarity 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 interestExcellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu, with the ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner.Strong organisational 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.EducationBachelor’s degree in in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Economics, or a related field.ExperienceA minimum of 2-3 years of research and evaluation experience, preferably in the education/development sector.