Regional Researcher- PSI Tanzania

PSI seeks a Regional Researcher for East Africa to provide support to PSI's global mission. The Regional Researcher will provide strategic leadership, capacity building support, and technical assistance for monitoring and evaluation to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Dar es Salam, Tanzania. The position reports to the Senior Deputy Director, East Africa with a dotted line to the Evidence for Implementation Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The regional researcher collaborates across 11 PSI network members in East Africa (Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somaliland, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, and Mozambique) to:

• Oversee research monitoring and evaluation activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and dissemination;
• Design quantitative, qualitative, mapping, and marketing research studies in collaboration with country-level researchers and programmers;
• Build capacity among country-level researchers and partners to design studies, oversee data collection, and analyze/interpret/disseminate results;
• Work with country-level researchers to develop annual research portfolios and manage regional and local research subcontractors;
• Ensure studies are in compliance with ethical and internal quality standards;
• Support country research managers with dissemination of research results internally and externally;
• Work with the Regional M&E officer to develop data dashboards and promote use of routine data for programmatic decision-making;
• Assist with piloting and expanding use of newer technologies including mobile data collection, telephone surveys, etc.;
• Interface with research agencies to improve the quality of services provided within the region;
• Provide technical assistance to country platforms to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to guide marketing and program decisions and activities;
• Build skills among researchers and programmers in health impact metrics as outcome measurements and strategic decision-making tools; and
• Provide technical management of country-level staff, as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree (MA, MPH, MSc) in public health, behavioral sciences, population studies, psychology, communication, or a related field preferred; PhD a plus
• At least five years of professional experience in applied research, monitoring, and evaluation, including field experience in a developing country (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred)
• Proven experience successfully building capacity in and mentoring researchers
• Familiarity with MIS systems and processes, particularly use of routine data
• Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, disseminate, and manage monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, family planning, malaria, or child survival programs
• Expertise with Stata and ability to conduct multivariate analysis
• Ability to develop partnerships with internal senior management, external donors, and NGOs
• Experience managing multiple studies and teams in a variety of environments
• Excellent analysis and writing skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of time within the East Africa region
• Fluency in English required

Repertoire of desired expertise/skills includes:

• Experience in market research
• Knowledge of MIS systems, specifically DHIS2
• Experience analyzing qualitative data (in Atlas TI, NVivo, or similar program)
• Experience with mapping studies and GIS
• Experience with mobile health technologies
• Experience developing learning materials
• Health metrics analysis
• French or Portuguese language skills

Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in low-income countries, knowledge of public health issues and social marketing products. Familiarity with donor-funded international development projects preferred. Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

Please apply online atwww.psi.org. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability

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