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VACANCY INFORMATION
Job Title
Research Advisor
Manager Name/Title
Policy Manager
Department/Office
Education Embedded lab/Rwanda
History of Position
New
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Requisition ID
Job Grade
C2
ADP ID
SMT Member
Work Unit ID
Employee Type
Overtime Exemption
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
EEO Code
Contract Duration
One Year, renewable
Workers Comp Code
Hours per Week
40
Vacancy Type
Open to nationals only
Vacancy Details
Preferred Office Loc.
Rwanda
JOB PURPOSE (Limit 750 characters)
The Research Advisor will be embedded in the department of Education Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry of Education, Rwanda. The Research Advisor’s role will involve strategic collaboration and technical support, including creating awareness and supporting streamlining of data flows to and within the Ministry, equipping decision-makers in the Ministry with the necessary data for decision-making, and highlighting gaps and recommending necessary actions.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
% of time
Activity
End Results
50%- Research activities, data analysis , report writing and evidence dissemination
Coordinate implementation of the Research & Learning Agenda across education sector departments and institutions, facilitating mixed-methods and administrative-data research activities from scoping through analysis and reporting;
Support timely analytical work and forecasting of education inputs and outcomes;
Develop briefs, technical reports, and slide decks that integrate findings for senior leadership and sector stakeholders.
The Research and Learning agenda is implemented in collaboration with the HoD Planning and there’s regular meetings for evidence sharing to support policy decisions
There’s a number of co-created evidence, using both survey and admin data and generated evidence is communicated and used
30% -Coordination on Edu-lab activities and institutionalization process
Support the Head of Education Sector Planning, M&E Department to coordinate Evidence Lab activities in REB and NESA;
Support the Head of Education Sector Planning and M&E Department by undertaking STARS related activities;
Lead efforts to institutionalize the Embedded Evidence Lab within government systems, refining processes and tools to ensure sustainability;
There’s a clear and good collaboration of IPA embedded staff and the government counterpart staff on a particular analytical work
Developed materials for the lab institutionalization and transition process
20%- Capacity strenthening and learning exchange & Monitoring activities
Work with the Chief Digital Office team to support the EMIS integration process and propose the systems’ monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
Design and facilitate targeted workshops, learning exchanges, and inter-agency dialogues to build capacity for evidence-informed decision-making.
The capacity strengthen plan is drafted and shared
There’s a strong communication and collaboration with the CDO on the continuous systems improvement, monitoring and evaluation frameworks
The workshop sessions/leaning exchange events are organized based on generated evidence, and the relevant stakeholders are engaged to attend
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
A Master’s Degree in (or a field related to) Education Planning and Leadership, Education Economics and Public Policy
Minimum 5 years’ experience with quantitative forecasting and advanced analytics (STATA, R, Python or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years’ experience designing and executing mixed-methods field studies (including sampling, data collection and analysis).
Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end research projects, from inception through report/publication, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated track record translating evidence into policy briefs, workshops or high-level presentations.
Proven ability to coach and build capacity among multi-sector teams and government partners.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills; strong time-management and facilitation abilities;
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
A Master’s Degree in (or a field related to) Education Planning and Leadership, Education Economics and Public Policy
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
Knowledge of Data Visualization tools such as Power BI, R Shiny, or Tableau would be an added value;
Travel and/or
Work Environment
Requirement
Ability to travel up to 3%
Physical
Requirements
Language
Requirements
Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Contact (within IPA or outside IPA)
Reason for contact
Frequency of contact
IPA Policy Manager
Supervision, checking on progress of the work and support needed, providing guidance on key perspectives of the
Once a week
DG-Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation, MINEDUC
Engagement and progress check on lab unit activities, data and evidence generation & capacity strengthening
Once a week
Chief Digital Officer,MINEDUC
Engagement and progress check on lab unit activities- data systems & capacity strengthening and transition approaches
Once a month
APPLICATION INSTRCTIONS
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MEETING THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT THEIR CV AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK:
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APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERD ON A ROLLING BASIS. APPLICATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS October 11, 2025. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.
Date and Timings:
13-09-2025 10:37 AM to 08-10-2025 10:37 AM
