Project Lead - Resilience Pillar

Samuel Hall is an independent think tank specialised in field research and social impact. We strive to provide practicable insights to challenging issues in the developing world by providing academic-standard research through primary data collection in areas where researchers do not commonly go. Samuel Hall works with governments, donors, multilateral organisations and INGOs, as well public and private sector entities. We have worked with more than sixty-five organisations worldwide since 2009

Tasks & Responsibilities

Objective 1 – Team Management and Coordination

• Enact the timeline implementation and execution of the RM’s vision for the project
• Head all research and internal communications processes
• Accountable of all project finances, reporting, liaison with finance and admin teams
• Manage project team members both in office and field locations
• Train national and international teams
• Produce, review and approve key project documents
• Oversee fieldwork authorisations processes under the responsibility of the area coordinators
• Coordinate activities with relevant partners
• Responsible for timely submission of deliverables and timely invoicing
  Objective 2 – Client Management and Communications
• Manage day-to-day client requests and all day-to-day internal/external interfacing for the project
• Prepare and lead presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
• Maintain and coordinate an efficient system of data sharing and data uploads of all project-related data
  Objective 3 – Research
• Lead Research and Planning Teams
• Manage mixed methods fieldworks in multiple countries
• Produce the design of research tools, research methodologies and outputs
• Manage, train and task research assistants and area coordinators
• Execute the quality and timeliness of the collected data
• Contribute to analysis, report writing and dissemination

Opportunities for Growth

• Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research,
  implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development,
  everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable
  them to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Vacancy Requirements

Required

• A Master’s degree in a related field (Economics, Political Science, International Development)
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, economics, and international development
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs
• Proven experience in project management and leading teams
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO)
• Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team
• Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages
• Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa

All applications should be sent in the following format, unless stated otherwise:

• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience would match Samuel Hall’s vision and strategy (please attach cover letter in a separate PDF file labelled ‘CL – Full name of applicant’). All applications for current and on-going recruitment should be sent in the following format, unless stated otherwise:
• CV in a separate PDF file labelled ‘CV – Full name of applicant’
• Three relevant writing samples
• The subject line should clearly express which position you are interested in and the country (especially for current vacancies)
• Email: [email protected]

We have tried to make the recruitment process as transparent as possible. For more information, please read here.

Samuel Hall is an equal opportunity employer. Applications that do not follow the required format will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted for the position.