1. BACKGROUND
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.
–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 needs to use some funding from African Capacity Building
Foundation (ACBF) to recruit experienced and highly motivated staff at the
level of Senior Research Fellow (1)
its stakeholders, IPAR needs to use some funding from African Capacity Building
Foundation (ACBF) to recruit experienced and highly motivated staff at the
level of Senior Research Fellow (1)
a. Objectives of the Senior Researcher role
- To provide intellectual leadership to the
research team and to ensure IPAR’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, policy documents and newspapers - 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 12 research fellows, and research assistants.
Director of Research IPAR. They will have responsibility for leadership of a
research team of up to 12 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.
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 12
month of probation, and with a possibility of renewal based on satisfactory
performance and availability of funds.
the duration of the initial contract is negotiable between 2 to 4 years with 12
month 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.
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a short cover
letter and CV to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org by 5th Feb 2013 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 “SRF
recruitment” in the subject line.
letter and CV to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org by 5th Feb 2013 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 “SRF
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 March 8th 2013.
be contacted. Please consider not to have been shortlisted if you are not
contacted by March 8th 2013.
Antonia Mutoro
Executive Director
