Senior Researcher and Programme Manager

Research Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new research proposals
• Initiate grant-funded work and identify new opportunities for research funding.
• Develop new research programmes
• Lead on the various component of a research project.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative research instruments
• Conduct focus group discussions, one-to-one interviews and surveys
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect, organize and analyse data
• Write research reports
• Present findings in academic and non-academic conferences and support in organising CLS conferences
• Write and publish academic papers in peer reviewed journals

Management Responsibilities:

The senior research is also expected to conduct the following management activities

• Supervise the implementation of assigned research projects
• Lead a research team and nurture their professional growth.
• Establish connections and strengthen CLS relations with other academic and research centres.
• Oversee, manage and coordinate a range of research projects
• Manage research associates and internships
• Assist the director in developing strategies for research projects, regional and international expansions, fundraising, communication, and organizational development
• Oversee project budgets and liaise closely with the finance department and officers.
• Ensure that all the activities and positions are in accordance with CLS values and policy guidelines
• Develop and maintain close and good collaboration with donors, partners and other stakeholders
• Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, and other relevant parties in line with CLS’s mission and values
• Liaise with partner organizations, policy makers, NGOs, regional and international organizations, and donors
• Oversee with the director the continued process of organizational development and suggest changes accordingly
• Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical systems/procedures are maintained and adhered to.

Experience:

Essential

• Five to ten years of experience in conducting research in any field of social sciences.
• Writing research proposals and grant applications.  
• Experience in developing, conducting and analysing focus groups and individual interviews and quantitative surveys.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Writing and submitting research proposals and reports and academic articles
• Managing research teams and projects
• Experience using SPSS and NVIVO software. 
• Fluent in English and Arabic (reading, speaking and writing)

Preferable:

Research experience with children and/or refugees