Senior Research Associate

Spark MicroGrants · Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi

Organization
Spark MicroGrants
Location
Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi
Organization type
International NGO
Contract
Job
Posted
14 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: see the posting

Job details

Experience required
10 years minimum
Education
Master's degree
Languages
English (required)
Duration
3 months

excerpts from the official posting

The Senior Research Associate will play a key role in designing, managing, and delivering high quality research that supports Spark’s research and learning priorities. This is a hands-on research role for someone who combines strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to independently own each stage of…

Main responsibilities

  • Project Ownership & Research Management
  • Own assigned research projects or workstreams from initiation through delivery, including developing work plans and budgets, managing timelines, coordinating inputs and…
  • Lead quantitative research activities for assigned projects, from research design and measurement approaches through analysis and dissemination. Some experience with…
  • Ensure that research activities and outputs meet organizational standards for rigor, quality, and research ethics.

Profile

  • Spark seeks a Senior Research Associate to work closely with the Senior Research Director and the Evidence and Strategy Manager as a part of the Research team.
  • The Senior Research Associate will play a key role in designing, managing, and delivering high quality research that supports Spark’s research and learning priorities.…

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