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Roles and Responsibilities For Research

The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various positions involved in a research project focused on the influence of learning environments on early childhood education in semi-arid counties in Kenya. It details the competencies required for each role, including the Principal Investigator, Graduate/Research Assistant, Post-doctoral Researcher, and other research staff, emphasizing their responsibilities in research design, data collection, compliance, and reporting. The document highlights the importance of ethical standards and adherence to research protocols in the provision of quality education.

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Roles and Responsibilities For Research

The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various positions involved in a research project focused on the influence of learning environments on early childhood education in semi-arid counties in Kenya. It details the competencies required for each role, including the Principal Investigator, Graduate/Research Assistant, Post-doctoral Researcher, and other research staff, emphasizing their responsibilities in research design, data collection, compliance, and reporting. The document highlights the importance of ethical standards and adherence to research protocols in the provision of quality education.

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INFLUENCE OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON THE PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION IN SEMI-ARID COUNTIES IN KENYA

Roles and Responsibilities

Position Competency Responsibility


Principal Demonstrable research skills such Initiating contact with the Spencer Foundation in a timely manner
Investigator as data analytics, statistics, or Ensuring that all required sponsored programs administration forms and certifications are completed
survey design. in a timely manner,
Impeccable writing and Ensuring that all work meets the highest ethical standards and is conducted without real or apparent
organizational skill conflicts of interest,
Good interpersonal skills Ensuring that all work performed is conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
A minimum of 5 years of research laws and Spencer Foundation policies,
experience Conducting the work on the project according to research protocol or the statement of work that was
A history of published articles, submitted with the original proposal or as subsequently modified by the sponsor in agreement with the
studies, or research work principal investigator
Proficiency in research design, Managing the project budget so that funds are spent in accordance with financial and administrative
research report writing, and source policies and ensuring timely submission of expenses for reimbursement,
analysis. Submitting reports on the research in a timely manner and according to the sponsor's requirements,
A thorough knowledge of research Managing the retention and storage of all programmatic technical materials and reports in accordance
procedures and best practices. with sponsor or funder guidelines and requirements.
Graduate/Research Proficiency in research design, Assistance with workforce planning; recruitment and staffing
Assistant research report writing, and source Certifies that the information provided s accurate and factual
analysis. Create the project plan and manage components of the plan
Qualified accountant Delegate tasks to key team members and create a project schedule
A history of published articles, Lead team members through each phase and report to the PI
studies, or research work Lead the team in data cleaning, analysis and recommendation
Post-doctoral A Doctorate in Education field Managing and overseeing research
Researcher A history of published studies and Identifying key areas of concern and areas of improvement in research design and implementation.
research work Leading the discussion on findings with other team members
Good organizational and Train the team members in line with the assigned duties
coordination skills Should report to the PI
Drafting and finalizing research reports for presentation
Plan and implement research for our organization as well as ensure that the best research
methodologies, design, and practices are adhered to.
Other research ECD teachers in the research areas Conducting experiments, survey sessions, and data collection.
staffs- two ECD 5 years of teaching Monitoring any experiments regarding compliance with regulations and protocols
teachers Knowledge of research and Evaluate and assess the project protocol, and suggest any changes that might be needed.
experimental technique Discussing findings with other researchers and members of the organization.
INFLUENCE OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON THE PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION IN SEMI-ARID COUNTIES IN KENYA
Undergraduate Ability to accomplish their tasks Perform the day-to-day tasks of the project, including collecting data, maintaining equipment,
Research Assistant within the timeline ordering supplies, general clerical work
Demonstrable research skills such Monitoring all experiments regarding compliance with regulations and protocols, and they often help
as data collection data analytics, in reporting the research
statistics, or survey design Report to the Research assistant
Ability to conduct research Make sure that the project produces are reliable and valid data, and significant data via analysis
independently methodology, sample size
Knowledge of research and Designing questionnaires and research sub-tasks.
experimental techniques for Conducting experiments, survey sessions, and data collection.
gathering both qualitative and Analyzing and organizing gathered information.
quantitative data.

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