JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Design trials of new products and services, and determine the resources needed
- Lead the research on new products and services with a focus on possible impact, feasibility and scalability
- Create strategic plans for the long-term implementation of a new product or service
- Create detailed, clear work plans for new and ongoing trials
- Make data-based decisions about which trials to pursue and scale up
- Design of the methodology for how data will be collected for each trial
- Determine the staffing needed to complete each trial
- Calculate budgetary needs for trial rollouts, advocate for those when necessary, and ensure trial spending remains within budgetary limits set
Oversee the execution of up to 10 field trials at a time
- Set and track key performance indicators to monitor trial progress and staff performance
- Plan all activities in advance in order to effectively delegate to your team
- Prioritize time and resources between trials to ensure success for the highest priority trials
- Delegate trial activities to the field team through checklists and training
- Proactively identify and troubleshoot difficulties as they arise in collaboration with the rest of the team
Data analysis, impact modelling, and reporting to support decision making
- Design databases to track trial results
- Examine and interpret past data and integrate that into present decision-making processes
- Use Excel, Stata, or R to analyze trial results and write up reports with analysis and recommendations on next steps
- Create impact models for each trial intervention
Team management
- Conduct weekly check-ins with staff, helping them prioritize and plan tasks
- Create professional development plans for staff and support their growth
- Monitor staff performance to identify potential challenges
- Complete payroll
Contribute to the broader program execution and strategy, including:
- Work closely with field departments to scale successful products and services in our core program
- When necessary, meet with government partners as needed to approve and support trials
- Contribute regularly to the department and program impact strategy through participation in determining OKRs, quarterly goals and other strategic discussions
Career Growth and Development
- We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
- Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Language skills - Professional proficiency in English and French
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection techniques
- Ability to perform analyses in R or STATA preferred
- 2+ years of experience in project management
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Gitega, Gitega, Burundi
Job Overview
Location
Gitega, Gitega, Burundi