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  • Posted: Jun 11, 2013
    Deadline: Jun 25, 2013
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    The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. Our work allows couples to plan their families and chart their futures. We help people avoid HIV infection and access life-saving HIV services. And we empower girls to protect themselves and have a say in their own lives. We conduct research and programs in more th...
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    Deputy Director Research

    to show the linkage of asset building and safe spaces to positive outcomes for adolescent girls in Northern Nigeria.
    This research will be closely linked to capacity building for ministries, NGOs, and CSOs; expansion of successful pilot projects; and dissemination of evidence and best practices in asset building, safe spaces, and programming for adolescent girls related to these areas. The research manager will provide technical support to governmental and nongovernmental organisations to strengthen their capability to develop and carry out research and to analyse and use the results for policy and program change for girls programming and asset building related to safe spaces. S/he will also participate heavily in the development and strengthening of the research skills of the project "learning hubs" partners who will continue research and programming activities after this project ends. The research manager will work closely with other project staff to develop, carry out, and disseminate project activities to ensure proper alignment with research objectives and activities.
     
    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate must possess:
    Doctoral degree preferred, or masters with extensive experience, in social development, sociology, public
    health, education, or related field with solid expertise in a range of quantitative and qualitative research
    methodologies, monitoring, and evaluation.
    Demonstrated knowledge and research experience on health and other social issues facing women and girls in
    Nigeria.
    Eight or more years' experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing a range of research initiatives,
    including randomized controlled trials, longitudinal cohorts, and innovative qualitative and participatory
    methods. Project experience should include rigorous monitoring and evaluation and incorporating cost
    effectiveness into project planning.
    Strong understanding of the following research-and data collection activities: qualitative interview and focus
    group design, quantitative survey design, quantitative data analysis, randomized controlled trials, operations
    research, and longitudinal studies.
    Excellent training skills and proven ability to provide technical support to a diverse, multi-cultural group of
    stakeholders.
    Strong management and organizational skills. Ability to handle a heavy workload with competing priorities.
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to also function as part of a team.
    Proficiency in both Microsoft Office and various statistical and data analysis programs is required.
    Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and communications skills.

    Method of Application

    Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:

    1. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and nigeria@popcouncil.org on or before Tuesday, June25, 2013.
    2. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names - starting  with the surname first, then other names (e.g. Deputy Director (Research) - BEN, Shehu Ekol subject area of the email.
    3. All attachments must be in PDF format.

    Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.
    Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time. Only short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
    The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer

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