Vacancy title:
Research Manager – Migration & Displacement Pillar
Jobs at:
Samuel HallDeadline of this Job:
16 March 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment – you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who find opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable team-players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and help us to maximise our social impact.
Tasks & Responsibilities
• 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
• 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
• 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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
To apply follow this email careers@samuelhall.org
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