Responsibilities: The regional researcher collaborates across PSI country platforms to:
- Co-develop and review research monitoring and evaluation activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and dissemination;
- Train country-level researchers and build capacity to design studies, oversee data collection, and analyze/interpret/disseminate results;
- Work with country-level researchers to develop annual research portfolios and manage local research subcontractors;
- Design quantitative studies to segment populations, monitor social marketing activities over time, and evaluate intervention effectiveness;
- Design qualitative studies to generate insight into target audiences, design interventions, and improve quantitative instruments;
- Provide country research managers to analyze study data, write reports, and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders;
- Provide technical assistance to country platforms to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to guide program decisions and activities;
- Build skills among researchers and programmers in health impact metrics as outcome measurements and strategic decision-making tools;
- Develop training materials to build capacity of local researchers and partner organizations; and,
- Collaborate with countries to present and publish research findings.
Experience:
- 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, including field experience in a developing country (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred)
- Proven experience successfully building capacity in and mentoring researchers
- Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, disseminate, and manage quantitative and qualitative behavioral research pertaining to HIV/AIDS, family planning, malaria, or child survival
- Extensive knowledge of a statistical analysis program (R, SPSS, or SAS) and the 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 or research with vulnerable populations
- Experience analyzing qualitative data (in Atlas TI, Ethnograph, or similar program)
- Experience with mapping studies and maintaining GIS
- Experience programming PDAs
- Experience developing learning materials
- Health metrics analysis
- French, Spanish 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.
Regional Researcher, East Africa
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