Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee the gathering, organization, and analysis of educational assessment data (such as SAEB, state/municipal assessments, flow, and learning indicators).

• Create and sustain analytical models and forecasts of educational outcomes, connecting input, process, and outcome data.

• Guarantee the quality, consistency, and up-to-date nature of databases utilized by the organization and its partners.

• Aid in the design and development of interfaces and visualization dashboards to enhance data accessibility and comprehension for education secretariat managers.

• Collaborate closely with the technology team to establish integration requirements among various educational data sources and systems.

• Convert the needs of public-sector managers into functional specifications for new analytical features.

• Strategize and execute process and outcome evaluations of Motriz's programs.

• Generate studies, technical notes, and reports to guide internal and partner strategic decisions.

• Remain informed on academic literature and evidence in education policy, applying it within the organization's context.

• Deliver analyses and recommendations to secretariat leadership, the board, and funders in a clear, actionable format.

• Assist in preparing materials for strategic meetings, boards, and external events.

• Work in partnership with program teams to ensure effective data utilization in school management and policy development.

• Supervise analysts and/or interns within the monitoring and evaluation area.

• Establish routines and quality protocols for the production and validation of analyses.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Education, Data Science, or related fields.

• Significant experience in educational data analysis, public policy evaluation, or applied research.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (such as Stata, R, Python, or SQL).

• Experience with educational microdata (Censo Escolar, INEP, SAEB, state assessments) is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to convert complex analyses into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.

• Experience in designing or specifying dashboards and data interfaces (programming the tools is not necessary, but the ability to outline requirements for technical teams is).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing reports and presentations.

• A postgraduate degree (master's or PhD) in Economics, Education, or related fields is advantageous.

• Previous experience in non-profit organizations, education secretariats, or educational research institutions is an asset.

• Knowledge of impact evaluation methods (such as difference-in-differences, matching, regression discontinuity).

• Familiarity with the educational technology (EdTech) ecosystem and AI tools applied to education.

🏝️ Benefits

• Amil Black health plan.

• SulAmérica dental plan.

• Meal and food vouchers (iFood Benefícios).

• Optum: multidisciplinary support and guidance.

• Wellhub (formerly Gympass): access to a health and wellness platform.

• Extended parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive families.

• Childcare allowance for children up to 5 years old.

• Annual bonus linked to the achievement of organizational goals.

• Home office allowance.

• Birthday day off (one day off during the month of your birthday).

• Holiday bridge days and year-end recess.

• Sesc credential.

• Annual long-service awards, celebrating the contributions of individuals who build Motriz.