FHI 360Senior Research Advisor
Jun. 2024 - Feb. 2025Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, MoroccoAs a Research Advisor for the Bridge to Middle School Activity, my primary focus was designing and executing implementation research to document the impact of educational interventions. I supported the program’s evidence-based approach to improving curriculum delivery, teacher training, and student outcomes. Key Responsibilities: -Implementation Research: Conduct studies to evaluate the fidelity and effectiveness of program interventions, focusing on classroom practices and curriculum uptake. -Monitoring and Evaluation Support: Provide research expertise to enhance the program’s M&E framework, with an emphasis on learning assessments and data-driven improvements. -Tool Development: Design and refine data collection tools, including classroom observation checklists and teacher feedback mechanisms, tailored to the program’s objectives. -Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with education authorities, inspectors, and teachers to gather insights, ensuring research outputs are relevant and actionable. -Reporting and Dissemination: Synthesize findings into concise reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including USAID and Ministry counterparts. Focus Areas: -Supporting the Bridge team in understanding the unique contributions and challenges of curriculum implementation. -Providing actionable recommendations to enhance program delivery and outcomes. -Contributing to the alignment of research efforts with the program’s strategic goals. Through my work, I aim to bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring that educational innovations are effectively implemented and evaluated to achieve meaningful impact.