Researcher Jobs in Morocco

<p><br></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Research and data collection<ul><li>Designing survey instruments.</li><li>Conducting field visits to monitor implementation.</li><li>Cleaning data and assisting in the preliminary analysis.</li><li>Conduct intermediate data analyses on usage and other key indicators, as agreed with the implementing partners.</li><li>Preparing and overseeing pilot and endline data collections. This includes coding surveys on SurveyCTO, training surveyors as well as monitoring and reporting on data entry.</li><li>Refining the design and the survey instruments of the study after the pilot.</li><li>Assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos.</li><li>Any other work assigned by Principal Investigators (PIs).</li></ul></li><li>Project management and communication<ul><li>Coordinating with the local implementing partner running the program under evaluation. This includes being in regular contact with local and central program implementation teams in order to submit and receive data requests, raising awareness about the research protocols, responding to questions and requests as well as to present intermediate insights where relevant (e.g. flagging low usage).</li><li>Maintaining a detailed project tracker, breaking deliverables into sub-tasks with timelines and effort estimates, monitoring progress, and flagging problems early.</li><li>Maintaining structured communication with the remote PI team and MEL leadership, including weekly updates, meeting agendas and notes, documented action items, and proactive escalation of blockers or dependencies.</li></ul></li></ul><p>What We Offer:</p><p>This position is offered as an initial one-year contract with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 30 days of paid annual leave, retirement contributions, and access to UM6P's campus facilities, including a fully equipped gym and indoor swimming pool. You will join a dynamic and international team of research associates, MEL permanent staff, and researchers based both in Morocco and abroad. As part of the UM6P community, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the university's vibrant academic life through research seminars, conferences, and other events featuring scholars and practitioners from leading institutions around the world.</p><p>Location: The full-time role will be based in Rabat, Morocco.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A Master's Degree in economics, public policy, math, statistics or related technical fields including training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced mathematics.</p><p>Experience with living in Morocco or a developing country is a strong advantage.</p><p>Previous experience in development research preferred.</p><p>Familiarity with randomized controlled trials is a strong plus.</p><p>Prior experience working with large data sets and programming in Stata, SAS, R or other statistical programs is necessary.</p><p>Prior experience working with Survey CTO or other survey design tools is a plus.</p><p>Additional Competencies:</p><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to cross-cultural contexts and different stakeholders (including PIs). This role requires to be a proactive communicator when coordinating meetings, raising questions and flagging problems.</li><li>Fluency in English and French, and a good command of (Moroccan) Arabic.</li><li>Demonstrate strong time management skills, while recognizing that the nature of project work and peaks in workload may occasionally require flexibility in working hours to meet key milestones and deliverables.</li><li>Be a collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues and contribute across projects when needed.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with partner organizations.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach.</li><li>Be self-motivated, and a willingness to learn will be essential for doing well in this position.</li></ul>

<p>The Morocco Innovation and Evaluation Lab (MEL) is looking to hire a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to coordinate its research efforts to foster a culture of evidence-based policymaking in Morocco. The Senior Research Associate will support the implementation of an impact evaluation conducted by a team of international researchers in partnership with the UM6P- OCP ecosystem. This position will be based in our offices at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic campus in Rabat.</p><p>The MEL works in close collaboration with the public, private, NGO, and philanthropic sectors in Morocco to conduct evaluations that speak to their priorities and share rigorous evidence to inform their decisions.</p><p>The position offers a unique opportunity for the Senior Research Associate to support the research infrastructure of the Morocco Innovation and Evaluation Lab and assist the research project in the design and implementation of impact evaluations as well as data collection, management, and analysis, in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Senior Research Associate will be directly supervised by the MEL s Director and the Research Manager. The Senior RA will work closely with senior staff from J-PAL and CID, academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of research tasks. This research project is a qualitative pilot study designed to inform the development of a full randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at strengthening equity in 1337's admissions process. It is conducted by affiliated and international researchers, including Esther Duflo (MIT), Bruno Crepon (ENSAE), Rema Hanna (Harvard University), Florencia Devoto (UM6P), and Kamil Kohen (Paris School of Economics).</p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><p>The Senior Research Associate is responsible for the supervision of the project and its successful implementation in the field, which includes:</p><ul><li>Propose and, as appropriate, implement innovations in the different stages of a project in coordination with Principal Investigators;</li><li>Maintain and grow effective relationships with partner organizations;</li><li>Oversee and lead the field research activities, including the implementation of the evaluation, according to the research design in coordination with partners;</li><li>Supervise a maximum of two Research Associates working on the projects;</li><li>Assist with hiring survey firms, including drafting terms of reference;</li><li>Liaising with field staff running the evaluations and collaborating with them including travel to research field sites;</li><li>Conduct background research in conjunction with field research activities;</li><li>Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, refining study design and surveying instruments;</li><li>Supervise in person or phone data collection and ensure the good quality of the data;</li><li>Assist with the preparation of administrative databases;</li><li>Assist with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis; and</li><li>Any other work assigned by Principal Investigators.</li></ul><p>He/she will also be responsible for ensuring good communication and organization on a daily basis:</p><ul><li>Facilitate, strengthen and maintain effective and efficient communication as the primary contact point with Principal Investigators;</li><li>Provide periodic updates on project activities to PIs and subject experts;</li><li>Participate in the planning and design of any outreach activities;</li><li>Ensure that project activities are on schedule and prepare project update reports according to agreements with funders and partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Requirements</h3><h4>Education:</h4><p>A Master's Degree in economics, public policy, mathematics, statistics or related technical fields including training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced mathematics; Graduate-level coursework in economics is a plus.</p><h4>Experience:</h4><p>Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of research experience; Experience with STATA and/or R data analysis software is a must; experience interpreting data analysis; experience with academic writing; Experience with budget management is a plus; Experience with living in Morocco is a strong advantage.</p><h3>Skills</h3><p>Very strong quantitative, organisational, and communication skills are necessary; Fluency in French and in English. Arabic command is a strong advantage; Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player; Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organisations; Familiarity with evaluation methods and randomized controlled trials preferred; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.<br> In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.<br> Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br> This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer , you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.<br> Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.<br> Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.<br> Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.<br> Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.<br> Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.<br> Requirements: At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).<br> Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.<br> We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources.<br> A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML) Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets) Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br></span> </div>