Key Responsibilities

• Qualitative Data Analysis and Synthesis: Define suitable qualitative methodologies to deliver in-depth education sector research and analysis. Collect, analyse, synthesize, and report high-quality qualitative data. Confident with the role of qualitative software and AI to streamline such approaches.
• Quantitative Data Analysis and Synthesis: Ability to present and interpret descriptive quantitative data.
• Education evaluation: ability to support the design of complex evaluation methodologies from both methods and education perspectives
• Evidence Translation: Translate evidence and research findings into accessible formats (policy briefs, infographics, presentations) suitable for various audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in education to promote the utilisation of evidence findings and to support capacity building.
• Project Management: Manage teams to successfully achieve project goals on time
• New Business Development: Proactively seek work in education and write proposals for clients
• Presentation Skills: Demonstrate excellence in presenting, this could include presenting at conferences, and crafting conference materials.
• Project Documents: Prepare clear and structured project documents and proposals with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work with our team: Support with the recruitment, line management and professional development of the team. Review the inputs of junior colleagues

In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues.

We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We will invest in your professional development. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented and supportive teams; mentoring and regular feedback; structured training programmes; and a career ladder. You will learn:

• How to structure and solve problems in a rigorous and collaborative way.
• How to work effectively in diverse, global and professional teams.
• How to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• About your own work styles and preferences.
• Specialist technical skills in education.

We hire senior associates with the strong belief that they can become partners at Genesis. Genesis offers a highly rewarding, challenging and flexible career. Working with your mentor, we encourage you to explore living and working in different locations and deepening and complementing your specialised skills and knowledge in education.

Requirements

You will be an exceptional candidate with a track record in consulting, experience in the education sector and with strong project management skills. You will be passionate about applying your skillset to education.

The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

 For this role, the preferred candidate will possess the following essential skills and competencies

• Masters’ level degrees in Education, Development Studies, Sociology or similar
• At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience
• Proficiency in data analysis within the education sector
• Credibility to support the presentation of complex education findings to governments, as well as high level donors and clients
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in changing environments
• Ability to solve problems through clear thinking, and strong quantitative analytical skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent consulting experience
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills