Head of Research and Evaluation

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States ideas42 Full time
Position Overview

Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Research and Evaluation, you will play a pivotal role within the ideas42 organization, reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer. Your expertise will guide project teams in employing innovative and robust analytical methodologies tailored to their initiatives. You will oversee and refine the evaluation strategies for all projects, ensuring that the organization’s impact evaluation framework is effectively implemented. Additionally, you will guarantee that data analyses are conducted using suitable techniques and that results are presented impartially.

Primary Duties Include:

  • Supporting project teams in designing and analyzing rigorous impact evaluations:
    • Offering constructive feedback and mentorship to project teams during the design and analysis phases of randomized controlled trials aimed at assessing the impact of behaviorally designed interventions, along with the development of associated documentation (pre-analysis plans, project reports, etc.).
    • Acting as a resource for project teams on both field and laboratory experiment design and data analysis, particularly for intricate designs, challenging datasets, or projects best suited for quasi-experimental methodologies.
    • Assisting teams as necessary with the design and analysis of descriptive, exploratory, or quasi-experimental research.
    • Facilitating qualitative research design and analysis.
    • Collaborating with other organizational resources and academic advisors to leverage relevant expertise as needed.
  • Ensuring the integrity of project outputs related to evaluation design and data analysis:
    • Establishing best practices to ensure the meticulous and precise design and analysis of experiments and quasi-experiments, including reviewing study designs, pre-analysis plans, datasets, and coding, as well as creating replication protocols.
    • Guiding the analysis and documentation of experimental findings to accurately represent results while addressing any limitations encountered.
  • Enhancing organizational capacity for evaluation design and data analysis:
    • Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative analysis and research methodologies, adapting practices at ideas42 accordingly.
    • Curating and developing resources to assist project teams in the design and analysis of rigorous impact evaluations.
    • Creating and delivering training sessions and professional development activities (e.g., workshops) to enhance staff capabilities at all levels.
    • Developing training materials for our partners' staff.
  • Overseeing and maintaining ideas42's organizational measurement initiatives:
    • Designing and leading the collection and analysis of objective measures of impact and success for ideas42 as an organization.
    • Collaborating with academics or external organizations as appropriate, such as supporting meta-analysis efforts.
    • Developing and managing related knowledge management processes and systems.
    • Assisting in the creation of subjective internal survey methods to assess and enhance ideas42's workplace culture and performance.
    • Formulating cost-effective strategies to accommodate a highly dynamic innovation organization with time-constrained personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Behavioral Science, or a related discipline with a strong focus on econometrics and impact evaluation.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in rigorous impact evaluation, including some experience in a management role.
  • Proven experience in designing, managing, and analyzing results from randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs in both field and laboratory settings.
  • Advanced proficiency in handling large datasets using econometric techniques and statistical analysis.
  • Experience in crafting and implementing rigorous impact evaluation strategies for entire organizations or portfolios of interventions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proven track record of establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with internal or external project partners or clients.
  • Commitment to producing high-quality outputs and collaborating with teams to achieve them.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical software (R or Stata preferred).
  • Mission-driven, self-motivated, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Prior experience in the social sector and with nonprofits, foundations, academia, or government is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with the pedagogy of applied research and evaluation, along with teaching experience, is a plus.

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