What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Learning Associate position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Research and Learning Associate in Brazil.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact, evidence-based initiatives in global health and social development. You will be at the center of research efforts aimed at designing, testing, and scaling interventions that improve lives at scale. Working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, you’ll engage with cross-functional teams and external research partners to ensure rigorous evaluation and actionable insights. The position combines analytical depth with real-world application, bridging data, research design, and program strategy. It is ideal for someone passionate about impact evaluation and using evidence to drive meaningful decisions. With strong growth potential, this role provides exposure to cutting-edge methodologies and global development challenges.
\n- Support the design and execution of impact evaluations across the full research lifecycle, from question development to analysis and interpretation
- Collaborate with external research partners on study design, including experimental frameworks, sampling strategies, and analytical approaches
- Conduct literature reviews to inform intervention design and identify relevant evidence
- Assist in developing, testing, and refining survey instruments, ensuring methodological rigor and accurate implementation
- Act as a bridge between research and technical teams to ensure smooth deployment of digital data collection tools
- Monitor and validate incoming data, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with research expectations
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong research partnerships and communication
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights to inform programmatic and strategic decisions
- Contribute to reports, briefs, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent applied experience
- At least 2 years of professional experience in impact evaluation, research, or related roles within NGOs, research organizations, or consultancies
- Strong understanding of causal inference and evaluation methodologies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
- Experience with digital data collection tools and survey implementation
- Ability to critically assess research design, data quality, and analytical outputs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex findings
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote setting
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Preferred: experience with RCT implementation, survey design, or external research partner coordination
- Preferred: familiarity with global health programs, especially in maternal and child health or immunization
Benefits:
- Fully remote role with flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, evidence-based global health initiatives
- Exposure to advanced research methodologies and collaboration with leading research partners
- Strong potential for career growth as the research portfolio expands
- Mission-driven, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
- Work that directly contributes to meaningful, real-world outcomes
- Opportunity for occasional international travel to observe field operations
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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