Prepare research needs assessment tool/s and gather data/document findings as input to identifying priority research and development topics relevant to SEAMEO Member Countries;
Complete assigned tasks related to situational analysis, needs assessment, literature reviews and secondary document analysis, and identification of possible tools and other documents as inputs to preparation of concept papers/proposals with technical guidance from the Officer/Specialist and/or Senior Specialist of EITU;
Prepare, monitor, and update project management documents such as project budgets/budget notes, project implementation plans, risk and opportunities assessments, quarterly monitoring reports, and other project M&E tools with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Coordinate and provide technical support in planning, organizing, and monitoring workshops, meetings, fieldwork, and other activities related to the development and field testing of prototype solutions of ElTU R&D projects;
Prepare/draft data gathering instruments with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Coordinate pilot-testing and validation of tools for R&D projects of ElTU;
Conduct data gathering and monitoring activities in support of R&D projects of ElTU, including preparation of field notes, case studies, anecdotal records, and workshop proceedings;
Undertake data cleaning and processing to facilitate statistical analysis and prepare the initial draft of narrative/tabular/graphical interpretation of data for integration in report writing with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Prepare/draft technical/research reports for R&D projects of ElTU with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Coordinate packaging, i.e., copyediting and layout, of R&D knowledge products of ElTU;
Prepare/draft monitoring and evaluation tools for R&D projects of ElTU with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Conduct monitoring and evaluation of R&D activities, including field visits, online monitoring, and preparation of field/documentation reports;
Provide technical support to the planning, design, and implementation of dissemination and technology transfer activities of the Unit's R&D knowledge products (in cooperation with KMPO);
Complete assigned activities in drafting research briefs, journal/web articles, information notes, and other knowledge products with technical inputs and guidance from the project team;
Provide technical support to project consultants, partner organizations, and other clients, as may be requested;
Maintain and update ISO files and records management for assigned R&D projects, and provide updated information for the ElTU intranet site; and