Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 - Research Management and Coordination
- Setting the vision of the project with the Director of Research
- Guide Project Leads and Research Assistants to understand and implement the vision for the research
- Manage and train teams
- Focus on specific thematic area of research and develop in-house expertise
Objective 2 - Client Management and Communications
- Liaise with stakeholders at all levels – including donors and government representatives – presenting Samuel Hall and its
- research partners in a clear and professional manner
- Prepare presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
- Coordinate activities with relevant partners in close collaboration with the Director of Research
Objective 3 - Research
- Lead on methodology and tool design as per industry, academic, and SH standards
- Provide strong analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and recommendations
- Lead the development and authoring of research papers, concept notes, draft and final reports, and other documentation as
- required during the ongoing projects
- Manage and conduct fieldwork in multiple countries, which entails qualitative and quantitative research
- Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and key informant interviews
- Review and evaluation of data quality
- Contribute to dissemination strategies and activities as agreed with the Director of Research and Development Unit
Opportunities for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research,
implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development,
everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable
them to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Vacancy Requirements
Required
- A Master's degree in International Relations, International Development, Political Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience of research in the migration and displacement field
- Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa
- Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs
- Proven experience in project management and leading teams
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO)
- Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills and ability to build professional relationships
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team
- Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- A PhD degree in a relevant field
- Published articles/papers (peer-reviewed)
- French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
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We are seeking an experienced and professional Resilience (Pillar 2) Research Manager (RM) to join its team for a full-time position. Samuel Hall's Resilience Pillar covers a wide range of topics on economic inclusion and integration, social protection, food security, gender, labour markets, resilience to climate change, sustainable and efficient energy use, as well as urban and rural
vulnerabilities. The RM holds the overall responsibility for research projects, and is responsible for producing high-quality research plans, methodologies, tools, and deliverables/outputs for a given project. Their role is essential to maintaining Samuel Hall research standards - from conceptualisation to delivery - on key priority themes for the pillar. The RM sets the vision for the project with the Director of Research, and then ensures it is communicated at all levels. There is a strong potential for domestic, regional, and international travel
Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 - Research Management and Coordination
- Setting the vision of the project with the Director of Research
- Guide Project Leads and Research Assistants to understand and implement the vision for the research
- Manage and train teams
- Focus on specific thematic area of research and develop in-house expertise
Objective 2 - Client Management and Communications
- Liaise with stakeholders at all levels – including donors and government representatives – presenting Samuel Hall and its
- research partners in a clear and professional manner
- Prepare presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
- Coordinate activities with relevant partners in close collaboration with the Director of Research
Objective 3 - Research
- Lead on methodology and tool design as per industry, academic, and SH standards
- Provide strong analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and recommendations
- Lead the development and authoring of research papers, concept notes, draft and final reports, and other
- documentation as required during the ongoing projects
- Manage and conduct fieldwork in multiple countries, which entails qualitative and quantitative research
- Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and key informant interviews
- Review and evaluation of data quality
- Contribute to dissemination strategies and activities as agreed with the Director of Research and Development Unit
Opportunities for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Vacancy Requirements
Required
- A Master's degree in a relevant field
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, displacement, economics, and
- international development
- Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa
- Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs
- Proven experience in project management and leading teams
- Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO)
- Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills and ability to build professional relationships
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team
- Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- A PhD degree in a relevant field
- Published articles/papers (peer-reviewed)
- French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
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Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 Research
- Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z
- Support the design or design research tools and research methodology
- Conduct secondary research and desk reviews
- Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
- Transcribe interview notes, write field reports, and contribute to the draft/final report
- Provide strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
- Prepare drafts of deliverables in a timely manner
Objective 2 Fieldwork
- Undertake socio-economic research including fieldwork and primary data collection, putting fieldwork at the centre of the mission
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (such as surveys, case studies, focus groups, field observations, and key informant interviews)
- Support project fieldwork and monitor the quality of data collection
- Provide input to improve the quality of the field teams’ notes, transcripts, outputs
Objective 3 Organisational Support
- Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and research standards -
- Plan fieldwork logistics, and adequate resource management with field coordinators
- Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network
- Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily and weekly updates
Opportunities for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Vacancy Requirements
Required
- A Master's degree in a related field (Economics, Political Science, International Development, etc.)
- Previous experience in contexts of migration, economics, and international development
- Knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO)
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team
- Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
- Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa
All applicants should send their cover letter and CV in separate PDF files, each labelled: "CL/CV – Full name of Applicant" with the email subject line clearly expressed sent to careers@samuelhall.org
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