(Senior) Research/Program Manager

About the (Senior) Research/Program Manager position
We are recruiting multiple Research/Program Managers and Senior Research/Program Managers (‘Manager/Senior Manager’) for full-time positions. These positions will be based in Ghana or Kenya and require extensive domestic travel within the country of location, and international travel across sub-Saharan Africa. The Manager/Senior Manager will be responsible for managing research program activities, including, but not limited to:
Research Program Execution

Develop research protocols and data collection tools
Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
Develop, modify, and successfully manage project budgets
Manage the ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
Lead fieldwork logistics and data collection activities with minimal oversight
Develop training schedules and materials; successfully lead training activities
Develop and administer effective QAQC methods to ensure data quality
Manage quantitative and qualitative datasets
Perform quantitative data analyses
Delegate tasks to and/or supervise other employees as needed
Organize and tactfully lead partner meetings and manage partner communication and reporting
Maintain clear communication with any hired consultants

Dissemination

Lead the preparation of project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications
Participate in the presentation of program results at conferences and workshops

Initial Program Support
The employee is anticipated to initially lead to two or more components of the following projects:

Urban Resilience by Building and Applying New Evidence in WASH (URBAN WASH)
Enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (EnWASH)
Assurance Fund

The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience in managing research programs, preferably related to water or sanitation. 
Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
4+ years of work experience in research and project management.
Experience in the management and execution of research staff, research processes, and knowledge-focused initiatives.
Previous international work experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ability to analyze quantitative data in Excel, R, or Stata.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Commitment to living in Kenya or Ghana on a full-time basis.
Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of the time (this is an estimated average and is subject to fluctuation).

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor!

Apply via :

aquaya.org