The Research Director will be responsible for overall management and coordination of the activity’s implementation science research activities and staff. The main functions will be to provide direction, oversight, planning, and high-level technical guidance on the implementation science and research conducted by the project.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs and leads implementation of research projects thru approved work plans, budgets and ensures compliance with procedures and policies.
- Serves as primary point of contact on matters related to Implementation science research and/or monitoring and evaluation on the project
- Develops budgets for research activities and plans course of action from initiation to completion of project
- Oversees a team of research, monitoring, and evaluation staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members
- Builds capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in implementation science research and learning methods, project monitoring and evaluation, and data collection and management
- Ensures research implementation adheres to USAID, FHI 360, and international policies and standards and remains technically and ethically sound.
- Ensures all research and evaluation conducted under the project include a gender focus that promotes gender equitable programming;
- Monitors and maintain relevant protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports
- Contributes to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence
- Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences
Educational Background:
An advanced degree in nutrition research, epidemiology, public health research, social sciences, or a related field required. PhD is an added advantage;
Skills/Experience:
Minimum qualifications
- At least 8 years’ experience leading and managing research teams;
- State-of-the-art understanding of implementation science and/or applied research;
- Experience in researching and/or evaluating nutrition multi-sectoral approaches;
- Knowledge of the culture and context of Bangladesh;
- Experience interacting and negotiating with government counterparts and other international and local organizations working at the highest levels;
- Skills and experience in disseminating research methods and findings through presentations, reports, and peer reviewed manuscripts;
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; and Bangla
Desired qualifications
- Ability to work well with others, including local and foreign colleagues, implementing agency and government staff;
- Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership;
- Ability to manage and work independently and efficiently;
- Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to staff and government and implementing agency partners;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize and respond in a timely manner.
Compensation/Benefits:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 28 2017
Active Until:
Dec 28 2017
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit