Field Research Coordinator-ComPAS (Combined Protocol for Acute Malnutrition Study)

Duration : 12 months
Start date : 15-Feb-2016

You'll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

providing overall management, coordination and technical oversight of the field work in South Sudan for an operational research project aimed to develop a combined protocol for the treatment of Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (Combined Protocol for Acute Malnutrition Study – ComPAS)

Key activities in your role will include:

• Supporting in the finalisation of protocols for Research Study including research questionnaires and other tools as necessary.Lead field-level pre-testing in-country and refine tools.
• Management of the entire project cycle for ther Research study including Planning, budgeting, close monitoring and review as well as analysis and regular reporting.
• Overall responsibility for ComPAS project budget related to operational expenses in South Sudan. Perform and monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for mone
• Recruitment, train and manage the team required to carry out the research study. Provide on-site support to the team and ensure quality of data collection
• Establish and develop key relationships with MoH and other external -internal stakeholders as necessary to ensure succesful completion of the project

Does this description fit you?

You’re a seasoned Research and Analysis expert with Technical understanding of Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)

• You have a Master’s of Arts of Science or higher in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Rural Development, Social Sciences or related studies
• You have prior experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection at field level, along with qualitative data analysis and reporting
• At least three years of experience in project or research management in developing countries with national or international partners

You’re a super communicator

• You have proven experience in establishing rapport and communication with people in diverse backgrounds.
• You have excellent listening skills are are able to assimilate, analyse and synthesise information; adapting quickly to the local communication norms and styles
• You are comfortable explaining policies & procedures to a team.
• You stay calm & like talking to colleagues to find solutions to their problems.
• You have contributed to team reports & are able to succinctly summarize & analyze current field activities.

Your work style builds trust within your team

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You are calm under pressure, & able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.
• You are goal-oriented while also being genuinely committed to helping others succeed

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply with your resume at: https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/333/