Research Program Manager at Aquaya

We are recruiting multiple Research/Program Managers and Senior Research/Program Managers (‘Manager/Senior Manager’) for full-time positions. These positions will be based in Ghana or Kenya and require extensive domestic travel within the country of location, and international travel across sub-Saharan Africa. The Manager/Senior Manager will be responsible for managing research program activities, including, but not limited to:

Research Program Execution

• Develop research protocols and data collection tools
• Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
• Develop, modify, and successfully manage project budgets
• Manage the ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
• Lead fieldwork logistics and data collection activities with minimal oversight
• Develop training schedules and materials; successfully lead training activities
• Develop and administer effective QAQC methods to ensure data quality
• Manage quantitative and qualitative datasets
• Perform quantitative data analyses
• Delegate tasks to and/or supervise other employees as needed
• Organize and tactfully lead partner meetings and manage partner communication and reporting
• Maintain clear communication with any hired consultants

Criteria for the position

The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

• Demonstrated experience in managing research programs, preferably related to water or sanitation.
• Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
• 4+ years of work experience in research and project management.
• Experience in the management and execution of research staff, research processes, and knowledge-focused initiatives.
• Previous international work experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Ability to analyze quantitative data in Excel, R, or Stata.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Commitment to living in Kenya or Ghana on a full-time basis.
• Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of the time (this is an estimated average and is subject to fluctuation).

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
• Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
• Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor!