Research & Evaluation Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of rigorous VAWG research and evaluations. This may include:
  • Preparing research proposals and protocols;
  • Developing program Theories of Change and log-frames to guide program evaluations;
  • Applying for research ethics approval;
  • Developing research tools;
  • Managing fieldwork set-up and implementation; and
  • Recruiting local enumerators; collaborating with in-country partners.
• Ensure all research and evaluation activities comply with ethical standards and prioritise safety.
• Promote and practice intersectional-feminist and decolonising research approaches.
• Develop and deliver training for in-country enumerators and researchers.
• Conduct and support quantitative and qualitative data collection (including surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, etc.) and analysis.
• Prepare research and evaluation reports, journal articles, project briefs, policy and advocacy papers, and program materials.
• Conduct desk-based research on violence against women (VAW) and gender equality, including literature reviews, systematic reviews, and rapid reviews.
• Coordinate writing and review processes for reports, communication products, publications, and other deliverables for a wide range of external audiences and for the organisation.
• Manage research project budgets and resourcing. This includes: managing and supporting local research teams, effective delegation of tasks, ensuring clarity on team roles and responsibilities, and regular monitoring of project budget.
• Maintaining existing, and developing new research partnerships with clients, funders, sector stakeholders, and community stakeholders.

Skillset

• A highly experienced Violence Against Women (VAW) Researcher and/or Evaluator (7+ years’ relevant professional experience), adept at conducting safe and ethical VAW research in the Asia-Pacific Regions, African Region, and other Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMICs) contexts.
• Holds tertiary qualifications in relevant fields (social sciences, gender studies, public health, etc.) and possess a strong understanding of the global evidence around what works to prevent VAW.
• Have a demonstrated understanding of intersectional-feminist approaches and decolonising research methodologies and is adept at working collaboratively with partners and clients across diverse contexts.
• Have a proven ability to lead research projects and evaluations, working both autonomously and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. You also have experience facilitating training and workshops.
• Flexibility, agility, and resilience are key words which describe your working style; you are comfortable with some levels of uncertainty and change.
• An excellent communicator possessing strong writing skills, including in report writing, producing research publications for academic audiences, and developing research products that provide actionable insights.
• You are adept at utilising qualitative and/or quantitative research software (eg: Nvivo, Stata, etc.)
• You have knowledge and skills using the Microsoft suite of programs and project management systems (eg. Asana).