1. End-to-end management of research, evaluation and strategy projects from planning to execution. Typical project responsibilities include:
- Project planning
- Development of research tools
- Management of quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Steering data quality checks, analysis and interpretation of data
- Report writing
- Management of project teams
- Management of client relationships, risk management and ethical procedures
- Knowledge management and communications for projects
2. Capacity development
- Facilitate select capacity building sessions for team members
- Performance management, coaching and mentoring support for select team members
3. Client interactions and Stakeholder Management
- Own and manage relationships with clients; participate in other prospective client meetings where necessary
4. Organization Development
- Support other teams (Business development, communications, HR, operations) wherever necessary
- Promote a culture based on quality output, people development, and impact orientation
Education qualification and skills.
- Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- 4-8 years of experience in the development sector or public sector consulting
- Experience in research, consulting, program management
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong project management skills with exposure to complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes
- Ability to manage teams, timelines, client relationships and budgets
- Understanding of statistics and statistical packages such as STATA/ R is preferred
Desirable attributes
1. Ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
2. Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
3. Team player
