Job
Advert Description
Advert Description
Job
Title:
Manager, Peer Research Methodologies
Title:
Manager, Peer Research Methodologies
Reporting
Lines:
Reports to Senior Manager, Evidence
Lines:
Reports to Senior Manager, Evidence
Location: Kigali, with regular
travel within Rwanda
travel within Rwanda
Contract: 1year renewable
About
Girl Effect
Girl Effect
Girl
Effect works to break the cycle of int
Effect works to break the cycle of int
ergenerational poverty. We do this by
connecting girls to each other and to the critical assets they need. We work to
create lasting perception change by harnessing media in innovative ways and
building social networks to develop girls’ positive perceptions of themselves
and shift how others see and value them.
We
take a girl-centred approach to the challenges they face. We know that girls
need support in multiple areas to break the cycle of poverty – focusing on
single issues will never be enough. Only a holistic approach will work, so we
developed the 5+1 Theory of Change to put this into action.
take a girl-centred approach to the challenges they face. We know that girls
need support in multiple areas to break the cycle of poverty – focusing on
single issues will never be enough. Only a holistic approach will work, so we
developed the 5+1 Theory of Change to put this into action.
We
believe there are 5 key assets that determine a girl’s reality and 1 critical
catalyst – perception change – that inspires behaviour change that creates
empowered lives.
believe there are 5 key assets that determine a girl’s reality and 1 critical
catalyst – perception change – that inspires behaviour change that creates
empowered lives.
The
5 key assets are: Education, Health, Economic Security, Safety, and Voice and
Rights.
5 key assets are: Education, Health, Economic Security, Safety, and Voice and
Rights.
When
a girl is better educated, has access to sexual and reproductive healthcare
information and services, has access and control of economic assets, is safe
from violence and exploitation, and has the capabilities and confidence to make
positive choices, she can break the cycle of poverty.
a girl is better educated, has access to sexual and reproductive healthcare
information and services, has access and control of economic assets, is safe
from violence and exploitation, and has the capabilities and confidence to make
positive choices, she can break the cycle of poverty.
We
add the catalyst of perception change to improve awareness and sensitivities of
communities and families, and create an environment in which girls are better
able to capitalise on the five assets.
add the catalyst of perception change to improve awareness and sensitivities of
communities and families, and create an environment in which girls are better
able to capitalise on the five assets.
Together,
the 5+1 creates a virtuous cycle of change, lifting girls, their families and
communities out of poverty.
the 5+1 creates a virtuous cycle of change, lifting girls, their families and
communities out of poverty.
We
currently operate in Rwanda, Nigeria and Ethiopia with headquarters in London.
currently operate in Rwanda, Nigeria and Ethiopia with headquarters in London.
About
our branded media platform, Ni Nyampinga
our branded media platform, Ni Nyampinga
Girl
Effect Rwanda uses the power of brand thinking to promote positive social norm
and behaviour change amongst girls and their communities in Rwanda. Ni
Nyampinga is Rwanda’s first teen brand, developed by and for girls, redefining
what it means to be an adolescent girl in their community. In just three years
it has been established as a much loved and trusted brand, rooted in Rwandan
culture. Ni Nyampinga is an idea, an identity. It’s something that both belongs
to, and is created by, Rwandan teenage girls. Translated as “a girl who is
beautiful inside and out and makes good decisions”, the term ‘ni
nyampinga’ is a potent one in Rwandan culture.
Effect Rwanda uses the power of brand thinking to promote positive social norm
and behaviour change amongst girls and their communities in Rwanda. Ni
Nyampinga is Rwanda’s first teen brand, developed by and for girls, redefining
what it means to be an adolescent girl in their community. In just three years
it has been established as a much loved and trusted brand, rooted in Rwandan
culture. Ni Nyampinga is an idea, an identity. It’s something that both belongs
to, and is created by, Rwandan teenage girls. Translated as “a girl who is
beautiful inside and out and makes good decisions”, the term ‘ni
nyampinga’ is a potent one in Rwandan culture.
Since
its launch as a quarterly magazine and weekly radio shows by Rwandan girl
journalists, there is a rich tale to tell about Ni Nyampinga, with some
exciting early signs of impact.
its launch as a quarterly magazine and weekly radio shows by Rwandan girl
journalists, there is a rich tale to tell about Ni Nyampinga, with some
exciting early signs of impact.
To
find out more about our work visit: http://www.girleffect.org/the-girl-effect-in-action/girl-hub/rwanda/
find out more about our work visit: http://www.girleffect.org/the-girl-effect-in-action/girl-hub/rwanda/
Context
of the role
of the role
Girl
Effect is seeking a highly experienced qualitative research manager, to lead
research conducted by Girl Effect’s girl peer research network using an
innovative mobile data-gathering methodology. At the heart of the peer-research
silo is TEGA. Technology Enabled Girl Ambassadors (TEGA) are a bespoke,
mobile-based peer-to-peer research network of girls aged 16 and above. Each
girl in the network engages with her own peer network of 6-8 peers in their own
local area. Via modified mobile devices, Girl Effect can disseminate research
tasks to the TEGA, who then interviews her peers and captures their responses
via video, audio and photo content. The data is delivered to Girl Effect via a
secure app. TEGA is complemented by the Girls Research Unit (GRU). GRU is a
corps of four young women trained as junior professional researchers and
qualified by Market Research Society with a certificate in qualitative
research. They are trained in research design, field recruitment and ethics,
face-to-face interviewing and facilitation, and analysis skills. This
background allows the GRU to deep dive into specific and more complex
girls-related research questions. The peer research network will play an
important role in Girl Effect’s formative and monitoring research for Girl
Effect Rwanda’s branded media platform Ni Nyampinga and other initiatives that
Girl Effect delivers and supports.
Effect is seeking a highly experienced qualitative research manager, to lead
research conducted by Girl Effect’s girl peer research network using an
innovative mobile data-gathering methodology. At the heart of the peer-research
silo is TEGA. Technology Enabled Girl Ambassadors (TEGA) are a bespoke,
mobile-based peer-to-peer research network of girls aged 16 and above. Each
girl in the network engages with her own peer network of 6-8 peers in their own
local area. Via modified mobile devices, Girl Effect can disseminate research
tasks to the TEGA, who then interviews her peers and captures their responses
via video, audio and photo content. The data is delivered to Girl Effect via a
secure app. TEGA is complemented by the Girls Research Unit (GRU). GRU is a
corps of four young women trained as junior professional researchers and
qualified by Market Research Society with a certificate in qualitative
research. They are trained in research design, field recruitment and ethics,
face-to-face interviewing and facilitation, and analysis skills. This
background allows the GRU to deep dive into specific and more complex
girls-related research questions. The peer research network will play an
important role in Girl Effect’s formative and monitoring research for Girl
Effect Rwanda’s branded media platform Ni Nyampinga and other initiatives that
Girl Effect delivers and supports.
The
Manager, Peer Research Methodologies, will work closely with the Senior Manager
of the Evidence team as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams
(Brand, Girl Networks and Girl Specialist) to design and deliver research that
is fit-for-purpose, timely and high quality. The Manager will line manage a
Specialist, Evidence, who will oversee field management, and will liaise with
the Senior Manager of Evidence Team within Girl Effect Rwanda to ensure that
all research conducted by and for the organization by the peer research network
meets the highest technical and ethical standards.
Manager, Peer Research Methodologies, will work closely with the Senior Manager
of the Evidence team as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams
(Brand, Girl Networks and Girl Specialist) to design and deliver research that
is fit-for-purpose, timely and high quality. The Manager will line manage a
Specialist, Evidence, who will oversee field management, and will liaise with
the Senior Manager of Evidence Team within Girl Effect Rwanda to ensure that
all research conducted by and for the organization by the peer research network
meets the highest technical and ethical standards.
The
way of working is fast paced and agile and the ideal candidate will thrive on
this. They will also require a natural aptitude for technology and innovation.
The role will require regular travel within Rwanda and occasional international
travel.
way of working is fast paced and agile and the ideal candidate will thrive on
this. They will also require a natural aptitude for technology and innovation.
The role will require regular travel within Rwanda and occasional international
travel.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Research
Design & Development
Design & Development
- Liaison
with Girl Effect colleagues (Evidence, Brand, Girl Specialists) to
translate research requests/briefs into peer-research designs using TEGA/
GRU. - Design
of sampling strategies and other technical methodological aspects of
TEGA/GRU studies - Development
of field tools – including consent information, recruitment questionnaires,
surveys - Support
of other Evidence Team members in developing qualitative research
frameworks.
Field
Management
Management
- Oversight
of the TEGA and GRU research calendar to ensure the peer researchers are
employed for the right studies within realistic and achievable timeframes - Training
of the TEGA/GRU and other members of the Evidence Team in qualitative
research methods - Ensuring
girl safeguarding and field ethics are upheld - Raising
all risk reporting from the field to the required GE focal point - Supervision
of the Evidence Specialist in field quality assurance processes
Data,
Analysis & Reporting
Analysis & Reporting
- Data
management including quality assurance of the data uploaded to the content
hub - Conducting
all analysis and reporting (with potential for mentoring of Evidence
Specialist in this as appropriate over time) - Lead
on insights generation from findings to ensure that GE stakeholders’
research objectives are addressed
Research
Uptake & Evolution
Uptake & Evolution
- Actively
contribute to the Impact team’s learning agenda by driving research uptake
across the country office and feeding back into Evidence team to optimize
future research studies - Promote
true participatory research approaches through ensuring the involvement of
TEGAs in data immersion/validation and other processes - Lead
on collating lessons learned on TEGA in country and its potential
methodological evolution for this context and the global TEGA network - Representing
Girl Effect at external events where research is presented, as required by
Evidence Senior Manager - Line
management, oversight and quality assurance of all of the work being led
by the Evidence Specialist below - Oversight
of TEGA budget - Ensure
that TEGA principles and guidelines are upheld by all involved in TEGA
projects
Skills
and Experience
and Experience
- Degree
in psychology, sociology, anthropology or other social science - 5+
years research experience, ideally gained within a social or market
research agency - Demonstrated
ability to manage the full qualitative research cycle, from sampling and
tool development through fieldwork, data analysis and reporting - Demonstrated
skills in producing high quality, innovative and engaging research
presentations and briefings for diverse audiences - Experience
in delivering training in field research processes - Experience
of conducting research with children, youth in particular girls and gender - Experience
of fast-paced and agile working environments, with a natural aptitude for
technology and innovation - Ability
to work effectively in teams with diverse skill sets and backgrounds - Creative
and inquisitive mindset - Strong
proactive work habits - Strong
communication and organizational skills - Commitment
to realising the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl
Effect.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Closing
date for applications: August 19th 2016 at 5PM Kigali time.
date for applications: August 19th 2016 at 5PM Kigali time.
