EdTech Researcher

Company Description

Co-creation HUB is the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. In 2010, we started out as Nigeria's premier innovation center dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi and Windhoek) across Africa and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

In 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda focused on Research and Development and Human Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, education, governance and our other areas of work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy through innovation and technology application. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to our vision to be Africa's leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.

Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of more than 10,000 innovative technology companies solving social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, creative economy and sustainability.

Job Description

About our Venture Studio
Our Venture Studio is dedicated to adopting innovative approaches to supporting edtech startups to effectively deliver improved learning outcomes in foundational literacy and numeracy skills at scale for children in underserved communities across SSA. The edtech startups funded through the venture studio will receive in-depth support to test, refile and scale their products.

Role Overview
The EdTech Researcher is responsible for conducting comprehensive research on education technology products of companies in our portfolio Sub-Saharan EdTech Fund (SEF) Venture Studio), evaluating their impact on learning outcomes, and providing insights to inform the development and effective adoption of educational technology solutions. The role involves collaborating with edtech startups in our portfolio as well as stakeholders such as students, educators, parents, schools, government ministries/agencies of education etc to enhance the integration of technology in education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on emerging educational technologies, trends, and innovations.
• Analyze the effectiveness of edtech products in our portfolio and their use cases
• Evaluate and compare different technologies to determine their impact on learning outcomes.
• Review existing research, studies, and literature related to educational technology.
• Synthesize findings and identify gaps in current research that need to be addressed.

Data Collection and Evaluation:

• Design and implement research studies, surveys, and experiments to gather data on design and adoption of edtech solutions in our portfolio.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess the performance and impact on learning outcomes of these edtech solutions.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and summaries of findings for stakeholders.
• Document methodologies, results, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on research findings and best practices.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with educators, instructional designers, and technology developers to understand their needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners on joint research projects.

Innovation:

• Identify opportunities for new technologies and innovations in education.
• Provide recommendations for the development and implementation of new tools and solutions

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• A degree in education, educational technology, research, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in educational research or technology is preferred.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong ability to design and conduct research studies, including qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong analytical thinking to assess data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach research questions from multiple perspectives.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools, platforms, and software.
• Proficiency in using research and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing research reports, presentations, and summaries.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Collaboration:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with educators, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in collaborative research and project management.

Project Management:

• Ability to manage multiple research projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to handle data collection, analysis, and reporting.