PSI seeks a Regional Researcher for East Africa to
provide support to PSI’s global mission. The Regional Researcher will provide
strategic leadership, capacity building support, and technical assistance for
monitoring and evaluation to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region
and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Dar es Salam, Tanzania. The position
reports to the Senior Deputy Director, East Africa with a dotted line to the
Evidence for Implementation Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
provide support to PSI’s global mission. The Regional Researcher will provide
strategic leadership, capacity building support, and technical assistance for
monitoring and evaluation to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region
and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Dar es Salam, Tanzania. The position
reports to the Senior Deputy Director, East Africa with a dotted line to the
Evidence for Implementation Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The regional researcher collaborates across 11 PSI
network members in East Africa (Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somaliland, Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, and Mozambique) to:
network members in East Africa (Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somaliland, Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, and Mozambique) to:
- Oversee research monitoring and evaluation
activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire
development, data analysis, and dissemination; - Design quantitative, qualitative, mapping, and
marketing research studies in collaboration with country-level researchers
and programmers; - Build capacity among country-level researchers
and partners to design studies, oversee data collection, and
analyze/interpret/disseminate results; - Work with country-level researchers to develop
annual research portfolios and manage regional and local research
subcontractors; - Ensure studies are in compliance with ethical and
internal quality standards; - Support country research managers with
dissemination of research results internally and externally; - Work with the Regional M&E officer to develop
data dashboards and promote use of routine data for programmatic
decision-making; - Assist with piloting and expanding use of newer
technologies including mobile data collection, telephone surveys, etc.; - Interface with research agencies to improve the
quality of services provided within the region; - Provide technical assistance to country platforms
to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to
guide marketing and program decisions and activities; - Build skills among researchers and programmers in
health impact metrics as outcome measurements and strategic
decision-making tools; and - Provide technical management of country-level
staff, as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree (MA, MPH, MSc) in public health,
behavioral sciences, population studies, psychology, communication, or a
related field preferred; PhD a plus - At least five years of professional experience in
applied research, monitoring, and evaluation, including field experience
in a developing country (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred) - Proven experience successfully building capacity
in and mentoring researchers - Familiarity with MIS systems and processes,
particularly use of routine data - Demonstrated ability to design, analyze,
disseminate, and manage monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, family
planning, malaria, or child survival programs - Expertise with Stata and ability to conduct
multivariate analysis - Ability to develop partnerships with internal senior
management, external donors, and NGOs - Experience managing multiple studies and teams in
a variety of environments - Excellent analysis and writing skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of time within
the East Africa region - Fluency in English required
Repertoire of desired expertise/skills includes:
- Experience in market research
- Knowledge of MIS systems, specifically DHIS2
- Experience analyzing qualitative data (in Atlas
TI, NVivo, or similar program) - Experience with mapping studies and GIS
- Experience with mobile health technologies
- Experience developing learning materials
- Health metrics analysis
- French or Portuguese language skills
Preference will be given to candidates with work
experience in low-income countries, knowledge of public health issues and
social marketing products. Familiarity with donor-funded international
development projects preferred. Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.
experience in low-income countries, knowledge of public health issues and
social marketing products. Familiarity with donor-funded international
development projects preferred. Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.
STATUS:
- Exempt
- Level 6
Please apply online atwww.psi.org.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability
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