The main responsibilities of the role will be:

Test Development and Assessment Support
Collaborating with the Assessment Unit to refine tools and conduct item-level analysis.
Developing and updating scoring guides, training materials, and data dashboards.
Digitizing research instruments—such as contextual questionnaires—using platforms like SurveyCTO.
Data Management and Digital Systems
Managing research data pipelines by cleaning, merging, anonymizing, and documenting datasets systematically.
Testing digital data collection tools to ensure usability, performance, and functionality.
Verifying and configuring user roles and permissions in platforms like SurveyCTO to ensure secure workflows.
Maintaining standardized metadata, codebooks, and research documentation across all projects.
Data Analysis and Knowledge Generation
Analyzing foundational and holistic learning data using robust quantitative methods.
Drafting technical reports, policy briefs, narratives, peer-reviewed papers, and white papers for diverse audiences.
Mentoring junior researchers and fellows in quantitative analysis, research practices, and documentation.
Field Implementation and Capacity Strengthening
Training country teams on digital data collection protocols and promoting best practices.
Supporting field testing and overseeing the quality of live data collection activities.
Preparing ethics submissions, managing data-sharing agreements, and implementing quality control protocols.

Requirements:

Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Education Measurement, Psychometrics, or a related field.
Strong technical expertise in quantitative data analysis, with proficiency in Stata, R, or Python.
Experience working with large-scale learning assessments or education datasets.
Demonstrated ability to manage data systems and produce high-quality analysis and reporting.
Familiarity with psychometric principles, item-level data analysis, measurement frameworks.
Experience with digital data collection tools e.g., SurveyCTO is desirable.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to present complex data in accessible formats.
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is considered a strong asset, given PAL Network’s global footprint.