Research Assistant, AI digitization of behavioral savings tool

Contract

Hybrid

Deadline

May 23, 2026

About the organization

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Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)

Organization type

Research Institution

In A Nutshell

Location

Hybrid Anywhere in Rwanda

Job Type

Contract

Experience Level

Entry-level

Deadline to apply

May 23, 2026

Manage the digitization and feasibility testing of a successful behavioral intervention designed to boost planning and savings for low-income households across low- and middle-income countries.

Responsibilities

  • Support the effective digital AI-powered adaptation and testing of our existing behavioral savings intervention.
  • Qualitative fieldwork with potential participants to improve the tool.
  • Oversee feasibility testing of the AI-powered digital tool.
  • Coordinate research partners including UC Berkeley, and local implementing organization.
  • Develop intervention training protocols and potentially lead trainings implementation extension staff.
  • Support feasibility testing data collection and set up protocols to monitor fidelity.
  • Manage project workflows and timelines.
  • Manage all aspects of project implementation across multiple country contexts.
  • Work closely with Principal Investigators and partners to track project progress and troubleshoot challenges that arise.
  • Manage partner relationships to ensure clear communication between all parties and smooth adaptation and testing.
  • Support the development of sampling plans and a field management plan for conducting surveys (as needed).
  • Ensure quality control for data collection and data management activities, including high-frequency data checks (as needed).
  • Conduct data analysis and contribute to the written project material.

Skillset

  • Must be willing to be physically based in Rwanda.
  • Minimum of two (2) years relevant work/research fieldwork experience.
  • Experience living and working in LMICs.
  • Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; proven capacity to manage work independently.
  • Ability to remain flexible, demonstrate resourcefulness, and adapt to change.
  • Cultural sensitivity, positive can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and demonstrated ability to work diplomatically, proactively, and with integrity across diverse constituencies.
  • Experience cultivating relationships and interfacing with implementing, government, and funding partners in LMICs.
  • Experience with project management; ability to work independently and manage complex and competing priorities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Additional language skills helpful.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite, and data collection software like SurveyCTO.

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