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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

24 Aug 2024

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About the Organisation

The Aquaya Institute (Aquaya) is a nonprofit research and consulting organization dedicated to advancing global health through universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). We deliver critical insights, data, and tools to support informed policy, program, and financing decisions. This knowledge helps to secure safe water and sanitation for vulnerable populations, improving human health and well-being.

Aquaya’s portfolio spans public health, economics, technology development, and social entrepreneurship in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We have published or contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and produced numerous other reports and publications.

Aquaya maintains an office in Nairobi, Kenya, and Accra, Ghana. Staff members are also in the US, France, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Morocco. Many of our projects are carried out in collaboration with academic research groups and expert consultants.

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Job Title

Senior Research Manager at Aquaya

Job Description

About the Senior Research Manager
We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to lead ongoing research programs. This full-time position is preferably based either in Uganda, Ghana, or Kenya and requires the ability to travel across Africa. The Senior Research Manager will be responsible for managing research program activities, including, but not limited

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
Develop, modify, and successfully manage project budget
Delegate tasks to and/or supervise other employees and contractors as needed
Oversee execution of contracts/MoUs with partners, sub-grantees, and contractors
Organize and tactfully lead partner meetings and manage partner communication
Lead fieldwork logistics and data collection activities with minimal oversight
Prepare summary presentations to report to funders

Research management

Develop research protocols and data collection tools
Manage the ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
Lead training of data collection teams
Develop and administer effective QAQC methods to ensure data quality
Manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets
Lead the preparation of project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications
Participate in the presentation of results at conferences and workshops

Qualifications and Competencies

Demonstrated experience in the management and execution of research staff, research processes, and knowledge-focused initiatives related to water or sanitation.
Ph.D. and Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field.
2+ years of work experience in research and/or project management (in addition to a Ph.D.)
Previous international work experience in Africa.
Ability to analyze quantitative data in Excel, R, or Stata.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of the time (this is an estimated average and is subject to fluctuation).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high research quality standards.
Ability to work with remote and culturally diverse teams.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to deliver on deadlines.
Appetite for publishing research articles.
Commitment to enhancing the capacity and skills of junior colleagues.
Proven ability to work closely 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!