Research Coordinator Job at International Rescue Committee… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at International Rescue Committee.
Descriptions;
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
50%: Coordinate and support research project implementation in SRHR / MNH portfolio:
- Prepare research ethics applications for specified studies
- Oversee research project implementation, including day to day interaction with research focal points and managers in field sites, facilitation of data collector training, overseeing data collection and analysis.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development of all external project reporting and manuscript preparation
- Work with the research uptake and communications team on documentation and dissemination activities for research studies including presentations at conferences/workshops/stakeholder forums.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
30%: Specialized Country and Research Partner Support (partner-led projects):
- Collaborate with local partners/country programs and provide technical review of research concept notes/proposals
- Support development of research ethics applications for specified studies
- Support research managers in country programs/local partner institutions to assure methodological soundness and quality implementation of research studies
- Support design and supervision of data collection, entry, and analysis, where needed
- Support training of enumerators and other research staff
- Participate in preparation of manuscripts for peer review and other reporting and dissemination activities
20% – Business Development and other support as needed by manager
- Identification of funding opportunities and support efforts related to proposal development in various projects
- Other coordination support for research-related activities, especially related to partnerships and departmental requirements as needed by manager.
Job Requirements
Education: MPH or Masters in relevant field, both quantitative and qualitative training preferred.
Work Experience: 3-6 years of experience with at least 1 year experience managing research projects in low-income or developing countries. At least 2 years of field experience in low income or humanitarian settings preferred.
Demonstrated Skills And Competencies
- Demonstrated internal and external communication and coordination capabilities
- Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: SMNRH, public health, health systems, humanitarian health, experimental or observational study design and implementation, research capacity strengthening
- Experience managing donor funded projects and grants and technical input to proposal and budget development and donor reports.
- Experience conducting or supporting primary data collection in challenging environments
- Data analysis skills, both quantitative and qualitative preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork: Able to work with remote, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on specific projects
