Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative is a non-profit organization founded in 2016. Tech4Dev was established to empower African communities with digital skills that will bridge the gap of unskilled labour needed for the future of work.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Research and Policy Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Job
Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive R&L (Research and Learning) plans, developing appropriate output, outcome and impact indicators; working closely with the program team to implement systems and procedures for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of program data
Applies research and evaluation frameworks within all programs to conduct studies from start to finish, including design, qualitative and quantitative methodology, data collection and analysis, and reporting
Contribute to written performance reports for funder and other program deliverables. Plan, manage and execute projects related to the R&L system according to strict deadlines and within budget, coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. Provide technical assistance in support of Tech4Dev L&R activities; and in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention-linked research. Creates qualitative and quantitative data collection protocols and instruments, including data collection and management processes, and monitoring and quality assurance procedures for a wide variety of study designs
Create evaluation plans and data analysis plans
Performs both qualitative (Grounded Theory, content, narrative, discourse, framework) and quantitative (descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics) data analyses, interprets results, and produces recommendations
Prepare program-related technical reports, briefs, presentations, trainings, and other written materials as indicated by the work plan
Create monitoring and evaluation plan, needs assessment, impact assessment and quality improvement
Develops presentations and facilitation activities, as appropriate to the work plan
Keeps abreast of specific program content/topic to support analysis, interpretation, recommendations and communication with stakeholders and partners
Remains current on literature in areas that are relevant to the programs, emergent areas of expertise and technology
Participates and is responsible for a wide range of program development activities, including the identification, conceptualization, writing and production of grants applications Conducts background policy research and analysis to support existing projects as well as proposals for new bodies of work; synthesizes research findings to identify and recommend best practices
Track project timeline, deliverables, and internal/external partners across multiple projects and teams, proactively communicating progress and potential challenges to project teams
Responsible for developing research papers, publications for journals, conferences and other materials relevant to the overall Tech4Dev mandate and programs
Work on assessments, data analysis and other routine program monitoring and evaluation activities, using products and mechanisms to promote evidence-based programming, and providing timely feedback regarding targets or identifying and resolving gaps
Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance and best practices documentation and reporting
Requirements
Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Education / Information Science / Social Sciences or related disciplines with cognate experience)
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of proven experience in research writing and management
Demonstrated success in policy formulation, advocacy, and engagement with stakeholders
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track record of successful grant writing and securing funding
Ability to analyze complex issues and provide actionable recommendations
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in utilizing research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and statistical software. The ideal candidate should be able to use tools like Power BI, Python, R, SPSS, Stata, and Nvivo
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.