Who We Are 

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.  

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.  

Position Summary 

The consultant will work directly with the Senior Technical Researcher to create research outputs in support of IREX’s strategic research goals.    

Summary of Tasks 

1) Manuscript submitted to scholarly journal focused on the use of educational technology to promote student learning in the African context. Key activities include:  

• Contributing to the literature review for the manuscript;   
• Development of a data analysis plan in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;
• Data cleaning;  
• Creation of a code book;  
• Data analysis using SPSS to conduct basic descriptive approaches, bivariates, and regression-based approaches;   
• Creation of descriptive analyses tables; 
• Conducting basic statistical analyses using SPSS;  
• Co-writing the results and conclusions; and  
• Formatting manuscript per journal instructions.  

2) Supporting the design and development of a study of locally-led development. Key activities include:  

• Establishing the parameters of the literature review in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;  
• Conducting the literature review of academic, grey, and other available literature;  
• Drafting a literature review report for use by IREX in a format and length agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher;  
• Participating in meetings with relevant stakeholders; and 
• Drafting the design of a study of locally-led development. 

3) Literature review and draft of a survey related to perceptions of early grade education in the Middle Eastern context. Key activities include:  

• Establishing the parameters of the literature review in consultation with the Senior Technical Researcher;  
• Conducting the literature review of academic, grey, and other available literature;  
• Drafting a literature review report for use by IREX in a format and length agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher; and  
• Creating a table of potential measures that could be included in a national survey of early grade education in the Middle Eastern context.  

4) Other key outputs as agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher.  

Skills and Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or equivalent required. 
• At least 2 years of prior research experience, namely experience publishing manuscripts in a scholarly journal, conducting data analysis, and conducting literature reviews. 
• Proficiency in and access to SPSS. 
• Access to reliable internet connection required. 
• Proficiency in the Arabic language, specifically reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic preferred. 

Term

This role will be an at-will consultancy. Length of the performance period and weekly hour allocations will be determined with the selected candidate, based on their availability.

To Apply 

Click on “Apply” above to submit your CV along with a cover letter that references the job title “Research Consultant” and summarizes your experience.  Make sure to include your daily rate requirements in USD.  

This position is eligible for Remote work.  
 

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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