Description:
The Assistant Manager will support the Research Manager in the design and implementation of cross-organizational research initiatives and will coordinate, plan, and supervise the implementation of various primary researches. They will be responsible for collaborating with program teams to identify research needs and objectives, and will be leading the organization and management of data while ensuring its security, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations. These findings will play a pivotal role in informing evidence-based program development and shaping policy advocacy initiatives at LAS.
Working closely with the Research Manager, the Assistant Manager will also be contributing to the strategic direction of RDU, ensuring its impact as a key driver of results and learning across the organization.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of research projects across LAS. He/she will be responsible for performing the following duties but shall not be limited to:
- Developing research methodologies, data collection tools, and sampling strategies;
- Coordinating data collection, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and quality control;
- Working and contributing to the team structure that guides the formulation and development of research outcomes as laid out in the LFA;
- To co-author or lead author research studies that drive policy development at LAS;
- To review final project reports with the research results;
- Develop monthly/quarterly work plans, and manage deliverable evaluation;
- Support knowledge management process;
- Collaborate with program teams to identify research needs and objectives;
- Provide guidance on integrating research findings into program strategies;
- Assist in designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track program impact;
- Develop and implement advocacy strategy for policy reforms;
- Develop and implement design and dissemination strategies for research @ LAS;
- Identify potential areas for collaboration and synergies between different projects to promote organization level results generation;
- Develop and maintain linkages with concerned government departments and relevant ministries, youth networks, media, and parliamentarians;
- Ensure processing of project information from relevant programs, and dissemination through the communication section of the program;
- Manage data of pre and post-tests/evaluations;
- Ensure contract database reports are reviewed/modified monthly and kept up to date;
- Train and mentor program staff in research techniques and methodologies;
- Promote a culture of research-driven decision-making within the organization;
- Facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions related to research;
- Establish and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and relevant stakeholders;
- Identify opportunities for collaborative research and partnership-building;
- Work collaboratively with other organizational departments on overall organizational strategy and growth.