National Research Specialist
Aga Khan Foundation
Closing date: 25 Sep 2014
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Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty.
Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF,A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of National Research Specialistat its National Program Office Kabul.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing technical guidance in Research to the Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Unit. He/She will be responsible for designing and implementing multisectoral research studies (Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Method) – particularly impact and evaluation studies for AKF Afghanistan as well asstrengthening staff capacity and promoting a culture of research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversight and management of research and evaluation studies at AKF Afghanistan
Design and implement multisectoral quantitative, qualitative and mixed method studies to assess programme interventions at AKF Afghanistan
Provide technical leadership in the design of high level outcome and impact assessment studies, data analysis, report preparation and dissemination of findings
Identify and apply appropriate research and evaluation procedures and methods to ensure that evaluations are credible and meet professional standards
Contribute to documenting best practices and lessons learned, promote the utilisation of research/evaluation results for a variety of internal purposes such as program development, reviews and preparation of funding proposals
Author or co-author technical publications, briefs and reports, and participate in disseminating results to AKF stakeholders
Develop the capacity of staff in conducting research particularly evaluation and impact studies
Assist the Director in managing full and part-time staff
Assist with the development of a robust knowledge management system for the MERL Unit
Participate and contribute to preparation of work plans and budgets
Assist programs in designing grant proposals
Organize meetings, workshops and other discussion for to promote dialogue with stakeholders on research studies conducted
Review research and evaluation reports for quality control purposes
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences with a research intensive focus
Minimum of 5 years experience implementing research, monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral programmes particularly designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative studies, statistical analysis, case studies, and participatory methods
At least 3 years experience working as a Research/Evaluation specialist or technical advisor
At least 3 years relevant working experience in a large international organization in a developing country implementing multidisciplinary research
Willingness to travel widely in rural Afghanistan and interact with different stakeholders
Excellent command of English, demonstrated ability to prepare high quality research/evaluation reports tailored to NGO audiences. Fluency in Dari/Pashto is an added advantage
Excellent command of either SPSS/STATA/NVivivo/ Atlas Ti or other similar statistical software. Experience/ knowledge of MS Access and other database programs would be an asset.
Proactive, able to adjust quickly to the demands and context specific to the country, creative, proven ability to work in a team, systematic, organized, structured, analytical, very good attention to detail, focused, familiar in working long hours both at the field level and office setting, excellent communication skills (oral and written).
How to apply:
Applications:
Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV on below given address.
Through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Closing date: 25 Sep 2014
Download DOC (62.5 KB)Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty.
Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF,A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of National Research Specialistat its National Program Office Kabul.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing technical guidance in Research to the Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Unit. He/She will be responsible for designing and implementing multisectoral research studies (Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Method) – particularly impact and evaluation studies for AKF Afghanistan as well asstrengthening staff capacity and promoting a culture of research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversight and management of research and evaluation studies at AKF Afghanistan
Design and implement multisectoral quantitative, qualitative and mixed method studies to assess programme interventions at AKF Afghanistan
Provide technical leadership in the design of high level outcome and impact assessment studies, data analysis, report preparation and dissemination of findings
Identify and apply appropriate research and evaluation procedures and methods to ensure that evaluations are credible and meet professional standards
Contribute to documenting best practices and lessons learned, promote the utilisation of research/evaluation results for a variety of internal purposes such as program development, reviews and preparation of funding proposals
Author or co-author technical publications, briefs and reports, and participate in disseminating results to AKF stakeholders
Develop the capacity of staff in conducting research particularly evaluation and impact studies
Assist the Director in managing full and part-time staff
Assist with the development of a robust knowledge management system for the MERL Unit
Participate and contribute to preparation of work plans and budgets
Assist programs in designing grant proposals
Organize meetings, workshops and other discussion for to promote dialogue with stakeholders on research studies conducted
Review research and evaluation reports for quality control purposes
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences with a research intensive focus
Minimum of 5 years experience implementing research, monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral programmes particularly designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative studies, statistical analysis, case studies, and participatory methods
At least 3 years experience working as a Research/Evaluation specialist or technical advisor
At least 3 years relevant working experience in a large international organization in a developing country implementing multidisciplinary research
Willingness to travel widely in rural Afghanistan and interact with different stakeholders
Excellent command of English, demonstrated ability to prepare high quality research/evaluation reports tailored to NGO audiences. Fluency in Dari/Pashto is an added advantage
Excellent command of either SPSS/STATA/NVivivo/ Atlas Ti or other similar statistical software. Experience/ knowledge of MS Access and other database programs would be an asset.
Proactive, able to adjust quickly to the demands and context specific to the country, creative, proven ability to work in a team, systematic, organized, structured, analytical, very good attention to detail, focused, familiar in working long hours both at the field level and office setting, excellent communication skills (oral and written).
How to apply:
Applications:
Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV on below given address.
Through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
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