ible for the management of on-going grants for a regional knowledge network for education officials and practitioners, plus applied research projects in partnership with a range of universities, think tanks and NGOs in Africa. You will support high-quality research, knowledge mobilization and communications to ensure that research makes a difference in the improvement of national education systems. You will offer support to project teams to ensure that evidence helps improve gender equality, equity, and inclusion in education, and you will help implement program-level knowledge synthesis, and monitoring and evaluation. You will help connect all aspects of the program with national, regional and global initiatives to mobilize evidence and innovation to strengthen education systems.

Requirements:

You have:

• PhD. (preferred) and a record of applied research and publications in a relevant discipline such as international comparative education OR Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking).
• At least five years’ relevant experience, which includes demonstrated research and knowledge mobilization experience and understanding of current global education policy challenges.
• Significant experience with project/grant management, problem-solving and facilitating applied research as well as experience in communicating to a variety of audiences, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.
• A strong grasp of gender equality, equity and inclusion in the improvement of global education systems and the ability to build and maintain relationships with researchers, policy decision-makers, and actors who support education systems.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• Collaborative and thrive within a research-based environment that requires relationship building and openness to working with researchers and decision-makers across the world.
• A team-player with excellent inter-personal skills, able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in support of education systems.
• Results-oriented and able to put plan into action through effective implementation processes.
• Passionate about the improvement of education systems in low-middle income countries (LMICS).
• Adaptable, a problem-solver, someone who takes initiative, and contributes to positive team dynamics.

You are interested in:

• Supporting high quality, demand-driven research.
• Facilitating research uptake and scaling impact, linking research with national decision-making.
• Nurturing strategic partnerships and collaboration with national, regional and global networks.
• Supporting the implementation of program strategies for knowledge synthesis, monitoring and evaluation, as well as communications and engagement strategies.
• Making a difference; ensuring that research makes a difference in policy and practice.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.