Your Background & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree, plus eight (8) + years of experience in behavioral science, global development or relevant field, with a PhD in a relevant field strongly preferred, or equivalent professional qualifications.
Master’s degree preferred, plus 4-6 years of experience in social science research in global development, including global youth development, education, governance, leadership, media, and/or inclusion preferred.
Demonstrated experience applying research methods to evaluation and learning.
Demonstrated experience working with non-researcher colleagues to apply research findings and recommendations.
Demonstrated experience drafting proposals for research grant opportunities, preferred.
Excellent research and technical writing skills and a track record of producing strong technical products.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, high level of reliability, and track record of follow-through.
Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to present the results of efforts through public speaking engagements, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including academics, governments, private sector, civil society, etc.
Outstanding interpersonal, intercultural and collaboration skills.
Thorough understanding of how to design and implement research that integrates principles of equity and inclusion.
Ability to plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives.
Ability to learn through feedback and collaboration with others across the organization.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis software.
Well-versed in database management.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional language(s) preferred.
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the country where you are based.
Your Daily Tasks
Contribute to developing and implementing research priorities for IREX with particular focus on expanding awareness of IREX’s capabilities and enhancing the impact of IREX through research projects, tools and approaches.
Develop methods and opportunities to build capacities of teams and individuals to be able to design and carry out research effectively.
Lead and oversee research initiatives for possible project adoption or scaling up.
Leverage evaluation and learning from across IREX to strengthen the quality of IREX technical work and impact.
Use innovative approaches to promote learning and adaptation.
Integrate research and insights into IREX’s innovation, applied learning, business development and thought leadership initiatives.
Provide research technical expertise related to education, youth, leadership, citizen engagement and advocacy, institution building and information and media.
Monitor, review, and synthesize tools/trends and guide organizational efforts to keep abreast of approaches that advance research and learning.
Collaborate with other units of the organization on research capacity building for non- specialists.
Coordinate relationships with external and internal partners.
Represent IREX externally to funders and the international development community; build and nurture those relationships.
Develop and implement communications strategies for research products and findings; author articles, insight pieces, and social media content to contribute to IREX’s external presence related to research projects.
Promote IREX’s participation and represent IREX in conferences and industry functions.
Work with the Strategy and Development team to identify and select high priority (internal and external) research opportunities and develop and oversee appropriate plans to leverage them.
Spearhead the development of research designs, tools and approaches.
Lead and/or contribute to program and proposal development, which can include strategic positioning, opportunity assessment, proposal writing or designing program implementation approaches.
Bring creative and innovative research approaches to enhance IREX’s strategic initiatives, programs and impact.
Identify opportunities for strategic research partnerships for IREX, coordinate and communicate with potential and existing partners.
Leverage strategic products and services to strengthen existing partnerships and/or create new partnerships.
Design, write, or review proposals, concepts and expressions of interest.
Develop methods and opportunities to build capacities of teams and individuals to implement research projects effectively.
Proactively support CALI team to strengthen its overall performance.
Leverage subject matter expertise of staff across IREX to enhance the quality of IREX’s work.
Provide direct project oversight and/or support as assigned.
Other support duties as needed.
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