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Research Advisor, Consumer-focused research
2 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is an independent non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. GAIN was developed at the UN 2002 Special Session of the General Assembly on Children.
GAIN is an organization driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. To achieve its goal, GAIN mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.
JOB SUMMARY
About YouThe ideal candidate will have substantial experience in research design and implementation using either quantitative or qualitative methodologies, in nutrition or a related field. Experience should encompass design of research methodologies, analysis of data and reporting of results. You will also possess hands-on experience of programmatically relevant research in a low- or middle-income country, in collaboration with local research counterparts.The postholder will possess strong report writing and presentation skills, including on technical topics and demonstrated experience in critical analysis skills to support evidence generation and reporting. In addition, you will be proficiency in interpreting consumer-focused research results and integrating key findings into the development of communication campaigns and strategies.Candidates with proven research project management experience in complex and diverse environments, including delivering projects on time and within budget and using project management processes and tools would be an asset.In addition to this, you will have excellent communications skills and able to work with diverse groups/individuals and comfortable working in multicultural and multi-lingual environments. You will be fluent in both written and verbal English. Candidates with proficiency in French or Portuguese would be an additional advantage. The postholder should also be highly flexible and willing and able to travel internationally regularly.A Master's degree in consumer research, marketing, nutrition, public health, sustainable development or related field. Candidates with PhD in marketing, nutrition, sustainable development, economics, development studies, policy or related field would be an advantage. You will be computer literate in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated skills in data analysis software, such as R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS; or nVivo or would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing and delivering technical advice to country projects and supporting on the integration and development of research questions and methodsConducting literature reviews or data searches relevant to food and nutrition issues, as relevant to the projectsLeading the selection, managing and engaging with key technical partners (e.g., local data collection firms, think tanks) for the high-quality design, implementation, and dissemination of the researchLeading the implementation of research activities (e.g., surveys, evaluations, implementation research and other assessments) throughout all stages, design (protocol and questionnaire development), implementation (training, data collection and quality assurance), data analysis and reportingLeading the development of a learning agenda to strengthen the methods, tools, and resources available for the design, implementation and evaluation of projects (e.g., demand creation, SBCCDeveloping and reviewing reports, papers, briefs, blogs, and presentations related to the research methods and resultsEnsuring the delivery of high-quality technical outputs from external partners and team members by conducting comprehensive technical reviews and collaborating with them to enhance quality as necessary. Collaborating closely with project teams to interpret these technical outputs and translating their implications for project design and/or revisionRepresenting GAIN at technical and non-technical events as appropriate. Presenting research findings to stakeholders in country workshops and at scientific or other relevant conferences to facilitate the uptake of results for decision makingLeading or supporting monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities, including working with monitoring specialists to advance the development of standard indicators that can be used for tracking progress on consumer-focused projectsCollaborating with programmes colleagues (programme services and country programmes teams) and communications teams on development of manuscripts, publications, blogs, white papers, articles, factsheets, and briefs on relevant topics
REQUIRED SKILLS
Research planning, Technical support, Project management, Research and development, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
