Research Manager

4 weeks ago


Vadodara, India Precision Development Full time

Title Research Manager Location Ahmedabad India with current and ongoing work authorization Salary Competitive Position Full-time 6-month contract with possibility of extension depending on funding Posted on May 19 2025 Application deadline Rolling applications will be reviewed as they are submittedSummary of the role PxD seeks a dynamic creative and self-motivated Research Manager to join a high-performing flexible and non-hierarchical team to manage the implementation of a new research project for generating insights on crowdsourcing information among smallholder farmers in India In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to PxDs new workstreams collaborate closely with PxD and affiliated researchers and play a key role in testing and refining innovative ideas You will use rigorous methods to experiment measure impact and identify pathways to scale our programs The ideal candidate will be passionate about PxD s mission to provide actionable insights and cost-effective scalable services that help people in poverty improve their incomes and well-being sustainably Summary of the projectSmallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries have historically been unable to access quality information to inform their decisions during the cultivation cycle This research project will devise experiments and combine insights from behavioral agricultural and development economics to understand the key factors that influence farmers decisions to contribute information to crowdsourcing efforts and act on information obtained from their peers We will conduct a randomized controlled trial RCT to explore the prospects of crowdsourcing in the context of pest incidence on crops among smallholder farmers in India The RCT will provide insights into the following research questions What key factors motivate farmers to share accurate information from which others could learn including financial and non-financial incentives What factors would influence farmers willingness to listen to trust and act on information derived from crowdsourcing Does acting on crowdsourced information help improve yields Responsibilities including but not limited to Manage the implementation of research activities for the project ensuring adherence to appropriate rigor policies timelines and budgets Manage financial and human resources for the project Guide teams on the use of evidence-based approaches and ensure that PxD maintains the standards for technical appropriateness and rigor Oversee data management and analysis for the project and survey creation and implementation Oversee documentation of research activities research results and rationale for decisions made Interpret and contextualize external and internal evidence and insights for PxD programs Manage partner relations and work with external stakeholders for successful project implementation Develop and ensure compliance with IRB protocols for human subject research and relevant in-country research permission requirements Provide mentorship and guidance to Associate level staff Contribute and support internal and external communications to disseminate project results and research findings including briefs blogs reports and presentations Contribute to PxDs institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts Requirements The ideal candidate will have Bachelors or a Masters degree in economics agricultural economics public policy or a closely related field Professional experience working on at least two large projects involving the design and management of rigorous research and or evidence-based programs in LMIC countries Ability to draw inferences from data to identify pathways for program improvement Adept at consuming large amounts of academic and scientific literature as well as other technical information synthesizing key findings and applying takeaways to program and research design Deep understanding of economics and randomized evaluations Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis Experience in using SurveyCTO ODK or a similar program for survey design Strong grasp of the research program life cycle and ability to supervise all activities on the ground Experience managing program and or research staff Experience managing partnerships with an implementing organization Understanding and application of research ethics for human subjects in the social sciences Strong writing and oral communication skills in English with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills Willingness to travel to field sites in India How to apply To apply please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV cover letter and brief responses to the screening questions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation We dont make decisions based on gender gender identity class ethnicity sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics that are unrelated to the role We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only About PxD PxD is a global non-profit that harnesses the power of technology data science and behavioral economics to provide targeted information to farmers in low and middle-income countries Providing the right information to the right people in the right way and at the right time increases incomes protects the environment and improves well-being We are evidence-based we test our interventions with randomized controlled trials to prove our impact and cost-effectiveness to simultaneously learn from and improve our service and to demonstrate our value to funders and partners There are few programmes in international development that are as demonstrably cost-effective as ours


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