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We are seeking a PM who will directly support the Pillar Lead to lead research, manage projects and other pillar staff, and support the strategic development of the pillar. With a passion for child protection or education, the PM will bring academic technical expertise to the team, in addition to the desire to produce strong results which partners and clients can use to guide and improve programming. There is a strong potential for domestic, regional and international travel.

Required experience

Prior experience in child- or youth related research and project management are requirements for this role. The successful project manager is further required to have:

• A Master’s or PhD (preferred) in a relevant field (5+/ 3+ years of additional experience preferred)
• Past consulting and research experience specific to children/youth, with education or child protection experience
• Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
• Excellent spoken and written skills in English; Swahili and / or French a plus
• Proven experience in writing academic papers, research papers, consultancy reports and policy briefs
• Strong presentation / speaking skills and ability to build strong professional relationships
• Proven experience in project management
• Proven experience in the development of academic-standard quantitative and qualitative tools and methodologies
• Significant experience of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, MS Excel, SPSS, NVIVO)
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a team
• Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Aspirations to manage with autonomy and develop a concrete area of expertise and leadership within the pillar
• Relevant programmatic / operational experience desirable

Key tasks and responsibilities to be performed under the contract •

• Manage and lead projects in multiple countries, including: Design of methodologies and research tools; Fieldwork oversight; Interviews with key stakeholders; Direct management of field teams
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses at an academic level
• Lead in the writing of client deliverables and research reports
• Support the Pillar Lead in business development, communications and dissemination: Participate in conferences; Develop concept notes and proposals in conjunction with partners; Regular discussions with key stakeholders; Work with the pillar lead to develop abstracts and academic publications
• Develop internal expertise on sub-themes of relevance to the Children and Youth Pillar
• Manage junior staff within the pillar
• Maintain all processes as required for a well-functioning pillar.

Applicants should have a PhD in a related field (education or child protection) with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant research experience. Must have proven expertise in Child- and Youth-related research and desire for a strong role in strengthening the pillar’s thematic knowledge. Should be able to articulate how their skill set will specifically add to the pillar and Samuel Hall’s work.

Applicants should have a PhD in a related field (education or child protection) with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant research experience. Must have proven expertise in Child- and Youth-related research and desire for a strong role in strengthening the pillar’s thematic knowledge. Should be able to articulate how their skill set will specifically add to the pillar and Samuel Hall’s work.