Керівник/ця з дослідження / Research Lead

Summary:  

The Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) is a multi-year, multi-donor funded programme managed by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The aim of PFRU is to set improved conditions for the Ukrainian state, in partnership with civil society and the private sector, to lead on inclusive national recovery and revitalisation in the context of Russia’s aggression. This outcome is designed to facilitate and strengthen resilience for a more socially cohesive, inclusive, democratic, and prosperous Ukraine. The PFRU provides funds to Ukrainian and international delivery partners and implements projects based on research and evidence.

Research underpins both project design and delivery on PFRU, as well as enabling the programme to Think and Work Politically and demonstrate thought leadership for both Ukrainian and foreign government financing partners. PFRU is looking for a Research Lead to support the RMEL Director in providing strategic leadership to the research team and coordinating their efforts. 

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the RMEL director, the Research Lead will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day work of the research team, including line management of the team and distribution of tasks
• Drawing on expertise working on stabilization activities, serve as the point person for technical thinking and research objectives for project activities, including PFRU Rapid Assessment Missions to newly liberated areas.
• In coordination with project teams, develop and update workplans for delivering programme outcomes, outputs and activities with a focus on guiding data analysis and information management support to provide information and evidence to support humanitarian and recovery implementation.
• Support the development and monitoring of systems for rapid implementation in varying geographies in Ukraine, including recently liberated Oblasts and Hromadas for a range of priority needs.
• Monitor progress against objectives and determine necessary actions to course correct in collaboration with PFRU Early Recovery Team, including Recovery Advisers, Field Officers, partners and the PFRU RMEL Manager.
• Oversee the delivery of PFRU’s research tracks, including the management, oversight and quality assurance of data collection partners and analysts, ensuring alignment with the research workplan
• Point of contact for core research partner on contract management, ensuring high quality delivery against contracted milestones
• Provide technical advice and support to the research partners and facilitate partner coordination and collaboration
• Main point of contact with PFRU technical leads and financing partners on research design, direction, implementation and presentation of outputs
• Support refinement of research plans and direction, including adaptation in response to context developments and policy needs
• Draft, edit, review and format research outputs for submission to relevant audiences
• Support Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) team with developing internal and external evaluations
• Support procurement of data collection partners, including drafting and reviewing scopes of work and invitations to tender
• Perform data analysis, generate reports and findings, and create graphics to contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the RMEL Director

Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in sociology, political science or other relevant field is required.   
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in policy analysis, journalistic, academic or research work.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a political focus. 
• Experience in developing and delivering high-quality research projects
• Experience of managing high-performing teams 
• Strong understanding of local, regional, and national political context of Ukraine.    
• Experience of working with local organizations, including government entities and civil society, is preferred.   
• Experience of working in international organizations or on donor-funded programmes (particularly British government funded) is preferred;   
• Strong communication, presentation and management skills. 
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English, written and spoken.

Place of Assignment 

• Kyiv, Ukraine

Application Details  

Apply using the following link by March 21st. For roles requiring English language skills, English language CVs are preferred (but not required). We encourage to apply people with disabilities. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

Application link:    https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a44f8791237c4df2a2c0d3d2ad86b2ca

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