Research Manager for Latin America

hace 1 semana

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Good Business Lab A tiempo completo
About Good Business Lab

Good Business Lab is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving worker well-being in labor-intensive industries. We design and evaluate programs that balance business interests with worker needs, and develop and scale products based on our research. Our team has worked with prominent companies like Shahi Exports, H&M, and GANNI, and is backed by funders such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and top universities like Harvard Business School.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Research Manager to join our team in Latin America. The successful candidate will work closely with academic researchers, the research implementation team, and other staff to implement various projects. The Research Manager will be responsible for setting priorities, maintaining clear communication, anticipating challenges, and ensuring projects follow our standards and protocols.

Key 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 projects follow GBL standards and protocols in consultation with Data and Field teams
  • Assist with the responsibilities of Research Associates (for example data cleaning, survey planning, surveyor hiring) as required
Other Responsibilities
  • Assist with screening and hiring Research Associates
  • Prepare reports for funding agencies
  • Lead training sessions 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
Requirements
  • Graduated with a Masters degree in economics/statistics required; have Masters or a PhD in economics
  • Good data analytics experience is a must
  • Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground and be self-motivated
  • Strong communication skills, fluency in Spanish and English
  • Previous research experience or professional experience
  • Programming experience in statistical software (Stata preferred; Python, R or Matlab encouraged)
  • Previous experience working on grants and IRB applications is a plus
  • Strong experience implementing an RCT
Perks of Working with Us
  • Flexible leave policy: Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same.
  • 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.
  • Training and Development: GBL team members can set aside 10% of their work time / around 4 hours a week to improve their skills/knowledge on a subject that they think will help them perform their job better.
  • 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.
  • Growth-oriented review policy: To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers.
Our Commitment to Diversity

GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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