Manager, Research and Learning at BRAC

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct desk research and draft literature reviews relevant to BRAC International’s work (e.g., youth empowerment, early childhood development, sustainable livelihoods, among others) 
• Draft research plans/ protocols of research studies. 
• Submit IRB applications independently or in collaboration with external research partners. 
• Drive the development of program-specific learning agendas. 
• Collaborate on the recruitment of external research partners (e.g., drafting and disseminating requests for proposals, screening applications).
• Organise the onboarding and supervision of external research partners (e.g., maintaining project timelines and holding partners accountable).
• Lead or co-lead interviewer and enumerator trainings.
• Coordinate with in-country program partners and external researchers.
• Lead in the dissemination of research findings through various platforms (e.g., webinars, conferences).
• Co-author research-related knowledge products (e.g., learning briefs, factsheets, blog posts).
• Support in the development of a knowledge management function.
• Travel (20-30%) will be required.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. 
• Receive mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels and have access to policies.
• Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear. 
• Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.

Academic Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree from a reputed university preferably in International Development/ Public Policy/ Data Sciences or related field

Experience Requirements:  

• 03-05 years’ experience executing mixed-methods and/or qualitative primary research, could include research assistantships.
• At least 01 year experience designing and leading mixed-methods and/or qualitative research studies. 
• Substantive experience with survey design and in-depth interviewing.
• Experience applying for IRB approval in BI countries. 
• Experience hosting an RFP and/or recruiting and supervising research consultants. 
• Demonstrated experience coaching, training, advising, or managing staff responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.