Manager, Research and Learning
2025-04-10T09:39:29+00:00
BRAC
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Research
Management Officer
2025-04-24T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Manager, Research and Learning
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct desk research and draft literature reviews relevant to BRAC International’s work (e.g., youth empowerment, early childhood development, sustainable livelihoods, among others)
- Draft research plans/ protocols of research studies.
- Submit IRB applications independently or in collaboration with external research partners.
- Drive the development of program-specific learning agendas.
- Collaborate on the recruitment of external research partners (e.g., drafting and disseminating requests for proposals, screening applications).
- Organise the onboarding and supervision of external research partners (e.g., maintaining project timelines and holding partners accountable).
- Lead or co-lead interviewer and enumerator trainings.
- Coordinate with in-country program partners and external researchers.
- Lead in the dissemination of research findings through various platforms (e.g., webinars, conferences).
- Co-author research-related knowledge products (e.g., learning briefs, factsheets, blog posts).
- Support in the development of a knowledge management function.
- Travel (20-30%) will be required.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
- Receive mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels and have access to policies.
- Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear.
- Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a reputed university preferably in International Development/ Public Policy/ Data Sciences or related field
Experience Requirements:
- 03-05 years’ experience executing mixed-methods and/or qualitative primary research, could include research assistantships.
- At least 01 year experience designing and leading mixed-methods and/or qualitative research studies.
- Substantive experience with survey design and in-depth interviewing.
- Experience applying for IRB approval in BI countries.
- Experience hosting an RFP and/or recruiting and supervising research consultants.
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, advising, or managing staff responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
Conduct desk research and draft literature reviews relevant to BRAC International’s work (e.g., youth empowerment, early childhood development, sustainable livelihoods, among others) Draft research plans/ protocols of research studies. Submit IRB applications independently or in collaboration with external research partners. Drive the development of program-specific learning agendas. Collaborate on the recruitment of external research partners (e.g., drafting and disseminating requests for proposals, screening applications). Organise the onboarding and supervision of external research partners (e.g., maintaining project timelines and holding partners accountable). Lead or co-lead interviewer and enumerator trainings. Coordinate with in-country program partners and external researchers. Lead in the dissemination of research findings through various platforms (e.g., webinars, conferences). Co-author research-related knowledge products (e.g., learning briefs, factsheets, blog posts). Support in the development of a knowledge management function. Travel (20-30%) will be required. Safeguarding Responsibilities: Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. Receive mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels and have access to policies. Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear. Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.
Bachelor's degree from a reputed university preferably in International Development/ Public Policy/ Data Sciences or related field
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Vacancy title:
Manager, Research and Learning
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Research, Category: Management Officer]
Jobs at:
BRAC
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 24 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Manager, Research and Learning
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct desk research and draft literature reviews relevant to BRAC International’s work (e.g., youth empowerment, early childhood development, sustainable livelihoods, among others)
- Draft research plans/ protocols of research studies.
- Submit IRB applications independently or in collaboration with external research partners.
- Drive the development of program-specific learning agendas.
- Collaborate on the recruitment of external research partners (e.g., drafting and disseminating requests for proposals, screening applications).
- Organise the onboarding and supervision of external research partners (e.g., maintaining project timelines and holding partners accountable).
- Lead or co-lead interviewer and enumerator trainings.
- Coordinate with in-country program partners and external researchers.
- Lead in the dissemination of research findings through various platforms (e.g., webinars, conferences).
- Co-author research-related knowledge products (e.g., learning briefs, factsheets, blog posts).
- Support in the development of a knowledge management function.
- Travel (20-30%) will be required.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
- Receive mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels and have access to policies.
- Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear.
- Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a reputed university preferably in International Development/ Public Policy/ Data Sciences or related field
Experience Requirements:
- 03-05 years’ experience executing mixed-methods and/or qualitative primary research, could include research assistantships.
- At least 01 year experience designing and leading mixed-methods and/or qualitative research studies.
- Substantive experience with survey design and in-depth interviewing.
- Experience applying for IRB approval in BI countries.
- Experience hosting an RFP and/or recruiting and supervising research consultants.
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, advising, or managing staff responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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