Research Manager - CM4FP at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Ref.: CM4FP-001
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead the research team to complete the project within the allotted timelines and budgets.
• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Develop research policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day management of project team and address any team issues promptly.
• Assist in recruitment, training, performance evaluation and promotion of project staff.
• Act as primary contact for client communications.
• Report project progress, status, and issues to the client on a regular basis.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Work with Project Director to prepare effective project and implementation plans, review and monitoring of project activities.
• Provide support to the field offices and implementing partners focusing on work plans, sub agreement, periodic reviews of the project and reporting.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Monitor project progress regularly and report it to Project Director.
• Follow and enforce state and federal regulations concerning ethical approvals.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a First Degree in any Social Sciences/Health Sciences field of study and a Postgraduate Degree is an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years post NYSC experience in research or monitoring and evaluation with experience with longitudinal surveys.
• Must possess at least three years of hands on work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation with experience working as part of the core research team of a research study.
• Must possess experience with database management and table technology for data collection and monitoring purposes.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel applications and knowledge of ERP applications.
• Must have experience in managing other research/monitoring and evaluation officers at a supervisory level.

Skills and Competency Required:

• Excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Ability to analyse, resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Ability to present research findings to management in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to prepare project budgets, schedule, and monitor the control of expenses within allotted budget.
• Must possess integrity, good oral communication; good interpersonal relational skill,
• Ability to work under pressure and must be result oriented.