The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent, not-for-profit Rwandan Institution. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality, policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes a culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.
In order to meet the increasing expectations from its stakeholders, IPAR is seeking to recruit experienced and highly motivated staff at the level of Senior Research Fellows (1)
a. Objectives of the Senior Researcher role:
• To provide intellectual leadership to the research team and to ensure IPA´s research output is quality, timely, relevant and high impact
• To provide on the job mentoring and coaching of IPAR research staff in areas of their work
• To design, lead and deliver research programmes, consultancy assignments, projects and policy briefs that contribute to meeting IPAR´s core objectives
• To provide leadership in research project management: developing sustainable means to ensure that IPAR´s research is quality assured, submitted to rigorous deadlines, and that budgets are properly designed and managed
• To develop funding proposals and drive the organization´s ability to access new and diverse funding sources
• To contribute to building the public profile of the organization by creating opportunities to participate in various forms of dialogue with public, not-for-profit, private and donor stakeholders and by public speaking and contributing to print and broadcast media
b. Desired Profile of the senior Research Fellow
• Highly motivated research professional, with relevant PhD or its equivalent from a top-tier university good interpersonal skills and at least 3 years of relevant research experience in a think-tank or active policy research Institute.
• Self-starting and entrepreneurial individual with a firm understanding of policy analysis and how to influence the policymaking process
• Record of high quality research output demonstrable by publications in prestigious outlets including high quality journals, polity documents and newspaper articles
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the willingness and ability to transfer those skills to others
• Strong and demonstrable research administration and budget management skills and the willingness to transfer those skills to others
• Leadership track record with experience of managing people, mentoring and skills transfer within a multi-disciplinary research environment
• Experience of undertaking a similar role in a public policy research institute or think tank
• Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
• Highly numerate, with strong skills in micro-economic and statistical analysis, with expertise in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) very desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• qualified women are encouraged to apply
c. Reporting structure:
The senior research fellow will report to the Director of Research IPAR. They will have responsibility for leadership of a research team of up to 4 research fellows, and research assistants.
Delivery expectations will be agreed upon with the senior research fellow when recruited. Regular progress reports shall be submitted on the agreed intervals to be specified at the beginning of the contract, with a strong focus on delivery. External reporting will also be required to IPAR´s board and funders.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
The position is available for immediate start and the duration of the initial contract is negotiable between 2 to 4 years with 6 months of probation, and with a possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
REMUNERATION
A competitive salary is available for this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should send a short cover letter and CV to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org by 11th Sept 2012 at 5pm.
Short listed candidates will then be interviewed shortly afterwards. Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on the above e-mail with “SRP recruitment´´ in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider not to have been shortlisted if you are not contacted by October 11th 2012.
Antonia Mutoro
Executive Director
