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About the Role
We are looking for a Head of Research to build EIDU's capacity for rigorous and responsive education research. This role involves designing and leading studies, translating findings into program decisions, and representing evidence externally to donors, governments, and the sector. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Measurement & Evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of high-quality research studies, including impact evaluations, to inform EIDU's education programs.
- Develop research protocols and methodologies suitable for diverse cultural and regional contexts.
- Ensure research activities meet high methodological, ethical, and quality standards.
- Lead impact evaluations to assess the effects of EIDU's interventions on learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with external researchers and partners on evidence generation.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to derive actionable insights for program improvement.
- Translate research findings into practical recommendations for program enhancement and organizational learning.
- Produce high-quality research reports, technical briefs, and evidence summaries for internal and external audiences.
- Develop and maintain systems for documenting, synthesizing, and sharing evidence and lessons learned.
- Support the Chief Impact Officer with research and analysis for organizational impact priorities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the research team, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Partner with program, product, government, communications, and fundraising teams to integrate research into organizational priorities.
- Build and manage relationships with research institutions and partners to enhance EIDU's research capacity.
- Work closely with the Head of Measurement & Evaluation to align research questions with data infrastructure.
- Lead the preparation of research publications, policy briefs, and presentations for various audiences.
- Represent EIDU in research collaborations, technical working groups, and conferences.
- Provide fundraising and communications teams with evidence and analyses to strengthen donor reporting and external communications.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or advanced degree in social sciences, data science, or education, or 8 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Successful track record of developing applied research projects.
- Experience securing funding opportunities is desirable.
- High level of experience and knowledge of statistical skills.
- Ability to accurately interpret research findings using appropriate quantitative methods.
- Excellent communication skills, including effective communication in a multi-cultural environment and translating technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Great interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work reliably and have end-to-end project ownership.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and process management skills.
- Ability to work in a start-up environment navigating complex and fast-changing circumstances.
Skills
- Applied research
- Impact evaluations
- Research protocols
- Methodologies
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative data analysis
- Statistical skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Process management
Location
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Advanced
Education Level
- Ph.D. or advanced degree
Benefits
- High degree of flexibility with regard to working hours and vacations.
About the Company
- EIDU partners with governments to strengthen public education systems at scale using a technology-enabled platform that integrates educational interventions and supports learners, teachers, education officers, and ministry staff.
- The company aims to reach 1,000,000 active students across Kenya and Nigeria in 2026 and has doubled learner numbers annually for the past five years.
- A randomized controlled trial showed a 0.53 standard deviation improvement in learning outcomes, placing EIDU among the top 10% of education interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
- EIDU combines analytical rigor, entrepreneurial drive, and disciplined execution to scale its impact.