Research Manager

• →Implement MSA’s research in marking shaping advancement, ensuring high-quality data collection across projects.
• →In partnership with colleagues, co-develop and manage a small portfolio of economics research projects.
• →Manage and mentor MSA research staff including Research Professionals and Research Associates; recruit and train new MSA research staff.
• →Lead research communications with MSA partners and internal stakeholders.
• →Manage high-level research partnerships with MSA partners including governments, non-profit organizations, and donors.
• →Develop and manage research project budgets and track project finances.
• →Advise teams on effective project budgeting and build budgeting tools for teams.
• →Build the MSA’s internal research project management systems and processes; use AI to automate and improve workflows.
• →Identify and recruit top research talent globally; design processes that do so.
• →Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
• →Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience conducting randomized control trials.
• Demonstrated experience managing or creating project budgets.
• Graduate level training in economics and econometrics.

• Excellent organizational skills, written communication, and high-level of attention to detail.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience conducting research including managing research teams.
• Exposure to randomized control trials.
• Undergraduate training in economics and econometrics.

• Candidates must be willing to travel flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Contact Information for Professional References (3) (required)

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FLSA Status

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Pay Range

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