American Institutes for Research
SeniorResearcher,PlaceBasedEvaluation&Learning
“Senior Researcher, Place-Based Evaluation & Learning at American Institutes for Research. Skills: Evaluation, Learning, Data analysis, Research. Partner with intermediary. Design evaluation frameworks”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve programs; Improve practices; Support wellbeing; Expand opportunities; Improve lives; Strengthen strategy; Strengthen accountability; Strengthen continuous improvement; Stand up evaluation agenda; Implement evaluation agenda; Stand up learning agenda; Implement learning agenda
Industry & Context.
Data-driven solutions; Measurable indicators; Feasible indicators
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD and 3 years relevant experience, Master's degree with 7 years relevant experience, Demonstrated experience designing evaluation frameworks, Experience working with practitioners, Experience supporting place-based partnerships, Experience developing learning products, Qualitative research skills, Quantitative research skills, Proficiency in research methods
Nice to Have
Familiarity with place-based initiatives, Familiarity with systems-change initiatives, Familiarity with multi-partner initiatives
What You'll Do.
Partner with intermediary
Design evaluation frameworks
Operationalize evaluation frameworks
Identify data sources
Identify data collection processes
Develop evaluation work plans
Sequence data collection
Sequence learning cycles
Translate evaluation needs
Provide guidance for data systems
Support execution of evaluation activities
Support execution of learning activities
Build partner capacity
Develop tools for partners
Develop templates for partners
Develop protocols for partners
Serve as thought partner
Connect data to decision-making
Connect evidence to decision-making
Connect learning to decision-making
Produce evaluation frameworks
Produce data collection tools
Produce data collection protocols
Produce reporting templates
Produce learning briefs
Produce synthesis memos
Provide partner-facing guidance
Translate complex findings
Provide actionable insights
Lead discrete projects
Manage project timelines
Manage project deliverables
Coordinate with partners
Coordinate with AIR colleagues
Build trust-based relationships
Build collaborative relationships
Lead proposal development
Contribute to proposal development
Shape evaluation approaches
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to collaborative work environment
Contribute to inclusive work environment
Travel to partner sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary AIR teams; Practitioner staff; Technical administrators; Senior project director; AIR colleagues
Communication Scope
Translate research; Actionable insights; Practitioner audiences; Funder audiences; Field-facing audiences
Process & Methodology
Project management, Timeline management, Deliverable coordination
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