Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Research Methods, International Relations or a related field
A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Research Methods, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies or a related field will be an added advantage
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in research operations, field coordination or project implementation, preferably within development, humanitarian or research organisations operating across Africa
Experience coordinating multiple research projects and supporting field operations in complex or fragile environments
Experience supervising and coordinating consultants, field teams and enumerators
Experience implementing quality assurance processes for qualitative and quantitative research
Experience coordinating operational planning, field logistics and project implementation
Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops or field briefings for consultants, field teams or partners
Experience working with international clients, donors, research partners and government institutions is an advantage
Key Skills
Strong operational planning and project coordination skills across multiple concurrent research projects
Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and field implementation processes
Experience coordinating consultant networks, field teams and operational resources
Quality assurance and operational compliance skills across the research lifecycle
Knowledge of digital data collection platforms (e.g. KoBoToolbox, ODK or similar)
Operational risk identification and problem solving skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Excellent planning, organisational and coordination skills
Strong report writing, analytical and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of additional African language(s) is an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant project management and collaboration tools
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate, mentor and support consultants, field teams and colleagues to achieve high standards of performance
Maintains a strong focus on quality, efficiency, consistency and continuous improvement across research operations
Ensures accuracy, compliance and high quality implementation throughout the research lifecycle
Identifies operational challenges, analyses options and implements practical solutions in a timely manner
Builds effective working relationships and communicates confidently with internal and external stakeholders
Thrives in dynamic, multi-country environments and responds effectively to changing operational priorities
Works effectively across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to achieve shared organisational objectives
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and commitment to ethical research practices
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