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Good Business Lab · 20 hours ago

Research Manager - LatAm team

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$8,000,000/mo - $8,000,000/mo

2+ years exp

Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation organization focused on improving worker well-being through rigorous academic research. They are seeking a Research Manager for the LatAm team to manage multiple projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between researchers and staff, while also mentoring Research Associates.

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Responsibilities

Set priorities for projects in consultation with researchers

Maintain clear communication between researchers and GBL staff and clarify expectations

Anticipate challenges to research projects and work with researchers to address them

Identify and mitigate risks to research projects

Ensure that the project has sufficient material and human resources

Ensure that projects follow GBL standards and protocols in consultation with Data and Field teams

Ensure alignment between the research team and implementation partners

Assist with the responsibilities of Research Associates (for example data cleaning, survey planning, surveyor hiring) as required

Creates and owns budgets for internal and cross-team projects, achieving cost efficiencies and/or staying within budget

Assist with screening and hiring Research Associates

Prepare reports for funding agencies

Lead training session of Research Associates and other staff

Help improve the procedures, policies, and culture of GBL

Represent GBL at meetings with external stakeholders (by delivering presentations, for example)

Contribute to GBL’s communications (blogs and articles) as requested

Ensure compliance with Institutional Review Boards

Qualification

EconomicsStatisticsResearch experienceData analysisFluency in SpanishFluency in EnglishStatistical softwareImpact evaluationProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field required

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, or development economics

Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate the results of evaluations and data analyses in a clear and effective manner that informs decision making is a must

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality outputs

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate research objectives, processes, and findings to technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing, including partners, donors, and internal teams

Fluency in Spanish and English is required

Programming experience in statistical software (Stata preferred; Python, R or Matlab encouraged)

Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with excellent time management skills

Ability to exercise critical thinking skills in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria

Demonstrated experience supporting or managing impact evaluations, preferably Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

Hands-on experience in primary data collection, including survey design, piloting, field implementation, and data quality monitoring

Preferred

Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field strongly preferred; may be substituted by 2 additional years of relevant research experience

Graduate-level coursework in econometrics, impact evaluation, applied statistics, or economic development is a plus

Experience with project management tasks, including work planning, risk management, basic budget preparation and project tracking is strongly encouraged

Previous experience working on grants and IRB applications is a plus

Benefits

Flexible working hours: We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.

GBL Care Systems: As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives.

Traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance.