Research Coordinator to coordinate evidence generation

• Support the project team with the advertisement and selection of research companies to implement evidence generation activities and analysis
• Coordinate the collection, aggregation and analysis of data related to ECE centers, including the number of children attending (with gender and disability disaggregated data), staff demographics, physical capacities, and funding sources.
• Facilitate and provide technical expertise during thorough review of existing pre-primary education quality assurance mechanism, identifying gaps and areas for improvement jointly with the research company.
• Ensure the inclusion of diverse demographics, such as children with disabilities, girls and ethnic minorities.
• Oversee the training of data collectors and ensure the effective implementation of the chosen tool
• Plan for the measurement of learning outcomes in years 2, 3, 4, and 5, providing a longitudinal perspective on the impact of the initiative

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and educational institutions, to ensure seamless coordination and information sharing
• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations based on research findings, providing valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making
• Participate in policy dialogue sessions, leveraging research findings to advocate for advancements and reforms in the primary education curriculum.

• Coordinate the comprehensive collection, aggregation and analysis of data related to ECE centers
• Include disaggregated data on the number of children attending, with a focus on gender and disability
• Assess staff demographics, physical capacities, and funding sources of ECE centers
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in collaboration with the research company
• Ensure the inclusion of diverse demographics, such as children with disabilities, girls, and ethnic minorities
• Oversee the training of data collectors
• Ensure effective implementation of the chosen data collection tools

• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and educational institutions
• Ensure seamless coordination and information sharing among stakeholders

• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations based on research findings
• Provide valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making

• Participate in policy dialogue sessions
• Leverage research findings to advocate for advancements and reforms in the primary education curriculum

• Education: Advanced university degree in the fields of research, sociology, social science with focus on developing evidence-based education planning.
• Work experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in working with education statistics, information systems or quantitative/qualitative research.
• Understanding the complex socio-economic factors affecting child well-being, including the needs of children with disabilities and developmental delays.
• Explicit experiencing in data collection and analysis statistical software
• Good understanding in statistical analysis is required for this assignment. The consultant should be well-versed in data analysis, interpretation, and modeling to ensure the methodology used is statistically robust and precise.
• Proficiency in research and data collection methods, including mixed methods/research in ECE area with focus on inclusive education and children with disabilities and developmental delays.
• To coordinate different studies is required to gather and analyze data on socio-economic indicators.
• Solid knowledge and experience in working with administrative data and composite indicators.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Tajik/Russian is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/568752