Work with relevant stakeholders and experts to identify learning objectives and resources available for multiple projects and manage the implementation of research activities.
Collaborate with team leadership across research and service delivery to scope, design, pilot, and scale evidence-backed digital agriculture services.
Interpret and contextualize external and internal evidence and insights for PxD programs.
Oversee data management and analysis for the project and survey creation, A/B testing and implementation.
Develop and ensure compliance with IRB protocols for human subject research and relevant in-country research permission requirements.

Degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field.
Professional experience working on at least three large projects involving the design and management of rigorous research and/or evidence-based programs in India.
Ability to draw inferences from data to identify pathways for program improvement.
Excellent knowledge of Stata, R, or similar software for data analysis.
Experience in survey design using SurveyCTO/ODK or similar tools.
Strong grasp of the research & program life cycle and ability to supervise all activities on the ground.
Experience managing program and/or research staff.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.

Senior Research Manager

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