Position Summary:
TAP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Specialist to lead TAP’s research agenda. The Senior Research Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies, generating valuable insights, and providing strategic recommendations to support the program's goals. Additionally, this role will involve assisting the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in implementing TAP’s MEL plan.
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree required, and MA/MS degree desired in development studies, educational research, social sciences, evaluation science, social behavior change, or related field.
Must have at least 8 years of general work experience and 5+ years of demonstrated experience in designing and leading research studies.
Proficiency in utilizing various research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).
Prior experience in conducting research within the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of its unique challenges and dynamics experience is highly desirable.
Working experience with international agencies, NGOs, and/or the government of Jordan experience is highly desirable.
Proficiency in both Arabic and English languages is mandatory.
Excellent communication skills.
