Research Manager at Aquaya Institute

About the position

• We are recruiting a Research/Program Manager as a full-time position.
• This position will be based in Ghana or Kenya and will require extensive domestic travel within the country of location, and international travel across sub-Saharan Africa.
• The Manager will be responsible for managing project activities, including, but not limited to:

Project Execution

• Develop research protocols and data collection tools
• Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
• Develop and monitor budgets
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics and data collection
• Manage ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
• Delegate tasks to other employees, as needed
• Manage quantitative and qualitative datasets
• Ensure data quality
• Perform quantitative data analyses
• Maintain clear communication with any hired consultants or partner organizations
• Attend meetings with key collaborators and consultants
• Lead the preparation of reports and presentations

Dissemination

• Lead the preparation of project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications
• Participate in the presentation of program results at conferences and workshops

Criteria for the position

The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

• Demonstrated experience in managing research programs, preferably related to water or sanitation.
• Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience OR PhD in related field.
• Previous international work experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Ability to conduct quantitative data analysis in Excel, R, or Stata.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Commitment to living in Kenya or Ghana on a full-time basis is required.
• Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of time (this is an estimate average and is subject to fluctuate).
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
• Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor!