| Job Location: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Education Monitoring and Evaluation Research |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per IRC Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | 57103 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Organization: | IRC (International Rescue Committee) |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting baseline and endline studies, education-focused research or similar research activities |
| Contract Duration: | 1 Year |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Degree in social sciences, education, statistics, or related fields; advanced degree in related fields is preferred |
| Close date: | 2025-02-03 |
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC is the recipient of a new, USAID-funded 5 year basic education program, named the Accessible and Quality Basic Education (AQBE), Afghanistan. The AQBE will support more than 200,000 children in both public and CBE education across 8 provinces to address key barriers and challenges facing equitable access to quality learning through:
The AQBE project, under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP), is housed by the IRC, but includes a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU), who is in charge of ensuring coordination across the 7 AQBE partners, technical standardization for all project delivery, and transparency, accountability and reporting to USAID for all supported activities.
The Researcher will ensure the accurate collection, analysis, and communication of research findings, data, and project content to a diverse range of stakeholders. They will be tasked with conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, training, providing technical expertise, ensuring adherence to research standards, and supporting the dissemination of results.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Afghan education system, expertise in content analysis, and a strong ability to navigate complex contexts. The candidate should have extensive experience in research methodologies, data collection processes, and advanced analysis tools, ensuring high-quality and contextually relevant research outcomes.
Under the direct supervision of the MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) Director, the Researcher will provide both technical and operational support across qualitative and quantitative research domains. The position will collaborate closely with partners, IRC teams, Airbel, and MERL staff to ensure the research is aligned with best practices, adheres to USAID standards, and meets the program's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in regular research meetings, providing updates, addressing challenges, and sharing insights with stakeholders.
Education: Degree in social sciences, education, statistics, or related fields; advanced degree in related fields is preferred
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, Dari, and Pashto, with strong written and verbal communication skills in each language.
Professional Experience and Competencies:
For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:
(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)
(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)
Please apply using the following link.
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/57103?c=rescue
Applicaitons recieved via any other means such as E-mail or in hard copy will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date it means that your application has not been successful for the post.
IRC Afghanistan AQBE Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 2, District 10.