Regional Senior Research and Learning Manager (MENA ECD)

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Regional Senior Research and Learning Manager for its MENA Early Childhood Development (ECD) portfolio, covering Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the Palestinian territories, Iraq, Libya and Yemen. The role coordinates, designs, manages and disseminates research and learning on ECD, supports country teams in collecting, storing, analysing and using evidence, and acts as the main link between IRC, its research teams and external research partners. The position reports to the Regional Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead and can be based in Jordan or Lebanon, with about 15% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operationalisation of the research and evaluation agenda, including RCT preparation, study design, data management, quality assurance and ethical approvals (IRB).
• Conduct or support data collection, cleaning and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and write up and review research products and peer-reviewed articles.
• Translate research results into briefs, reports and presentations for non-research audiences.
• Design and implement the Regional ECD Learning Agenda and Learning and Reflection Cycle, support country teams, recruit consultants and run learning activities such as workshops and webinars.
• Disseminate learning findings to influence practice and policy and act as a focal point for learning.

Required profile

• University degree in public health, public administration, statistics, social sciences, education or early childhood development (a Master's degree is a plus).
• At least four years of experience implementing mixed-method research or evaluation in emergency, humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience with randomised impact evaluations and coordinating research across institutional partners.
• At least three years of experience in training and facilitation.
• Excellent writing and oral skills in English and Arabic, and experience working in the MENA region.

Required skills

• Dedoose, nVivo or similar qualitative data analysis software.
• SPSS, Stata or similar statistical packages.
• Preferred: experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and supporting measurement and learning systems.