Research Lead & Analyst

About the Position

East Europe Foundation is announcing a contest for the position of Research Lead and Analyst for the realization of the program implemented by the organization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Application deadline: 26 December, 2025

Work format: hybrid

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Analytics and Research

• Conduct a systematic analysis of global trends, models, and practices in the field of EdTech and AI in Education.
• Prepare analytical materials: reviews, policy briefs, recommendations.
• Identify key risks, opportunities, and technological trends for education in Ukraine.

Recommendations and Educational Policies

• Formulate practical recommendations on educational reforms, implementation of AI, overcoming the shortage of teachers, and launching/evaluating pilots.
• Implement global innovations into local solutions for the Ukrainian education system.

Research Projects

• Develop research methodologies (quantitative/qualitative).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of EdTech solutions and pilot programs, prepare research reports.
• Collect and analyze data (surveys, interviews, desk research).

Stakeholder Participation and Engagement

• Work with universities, research centers, international organizations.
• Collect local data and insights through schools, communities, education departments.

Reporting and Coordination

• Prepare regular updates on progress, risks, needs, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with CoE leader and WINWIN team.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in the fields of social sciences, education, economics, public policy, analytics, or related fields. A Master’s degree is seen as an advantage (MPP, MA Education, Public Policy, Data & Evidence, Statistics).
• 4+ years of work experience in research, analytics, EdTech, education policy, innovation, or technology implementation. Experience in conducting research, evaluating pilot programs, processing data, and preparing analytical products. Experience in international programs, think tanks, or EdTech companies is preferred.
• Basic understanding of project management.
• Proficiency in: Google Workspace; Data analysis tools (Excel/Sheets); Research tools (Forms, Typeform, SurveyMonkey); Visualization (Canva, Slides); Basic understanding of modern EdTech solutions and AI models. Preferred: PowerBI / Tableau / Stata / R / Python for data analysis.
• High-level English proficiency - necessary for interaction with international partners.

Application Requirements

Application for participation in the contest must have:

• Resume in Ukrainian (or English).
• Motivational letter in Ukrainian (or English) with the preferred salary mentioned.

Applying

Please submit your proposals by 11:00 PM on December 26, 2025 to the following address: [email protected]. We reserve the right to contact only candidates that we are interested in.