Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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!


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Aquaya on aquaya.org to apply


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