Research Project Coordinator at Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

Project Implementation

• Plan, coordinate, and ensure the timely implementation of project activities in line with the proposal.
• Develop operating procedures, guidelines, and work plans to achieve project objectives
• Team Leadership and Training
• Supervise and support Research Assistants to ensure adherence to protocols and quality standards.
• Plan and deliver research team training in collaboration with Burman University.
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Oversee the implementation of youth and community-led data collection using ICT tools like ODK.
• Coordinate data analysis workshops with the Community Advisory Board to ensure
• insights are contextualized, prioritized, and actionable.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of data collection activities and maintain accurate records
• Community Engagement
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of a Multi-Stakeholder Community Advisory Board.
• Lead participatory research training sessions for youth leaders, community members, and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate advisory board and steering committee meetings
• Advocacy and Knowledge Translation
• Represent the consortium in county, national, and international forums.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Oversee the operationalization of Knowledge Translation Hubs to enhance digital literacy and advocacy skills.
• Organize community feedback sessions where youth share findings with the broader community using ICT-based approaches
• Sustainability and Scale-Up
• Participate in the development of concept notes and proposals for new funding opportunities based on lessons learned and identified gaps.
• Identify and develop new research-based partnerships to expand or scale up project interventions.
• Others
• Perform any other tasks appropriate to the post and as assigned by the Project PI or their designee.

Desired Competencies and Minimum Qualifications

• Education Master’s degree in public health or related field
• Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health research coordination or project management.
• Demonstrated experience in gender-transformative programming related to SRHR and CEFM