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| Research Project Manager | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Research, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-04-20 | Close Date | 2023-04-28 |
| Vacancy No | Bilim-VAC-04-06 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 6 Months |
| Education | Bachelor or Masters | Experience | 4 to 7 Years |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per Bilim's salary scale |
About Company
About Bilim Organization for Research and Social Studies: BILIM Organization for Research and Social Studies is an independent nongovernment and non-profit organization providing research and training services in social science with a specific focus on education, migration, culture, public administration, and governance in Afghanistan. Bilim's vision is to advance knowledge, awareness, and perception of the public, organizations, and government agencies of real-world challenges. We envision being an effective liaison between the public and policymaking bodies by generating accurate evidence-based scientific data on the thematic area of social science. Our mission is to promote and advance quality research and data-driven knowledge in education, migration, culture, public administration, and governance. We conduct rigorous research and generate scientific knowledge for inclusive and operational decision-making.
Job Description
- Project Design: Develop and design research projects, including identifying research questions, objectives, and methodologies, and establishing project timelines and budgets.
- Project Management: Oversee all aspects of research projects, including managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as supervising and supporting research staff.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including research partners, donors, government officials, and community members, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met.
- Research Implementation: Coordinate and manage the implementation of research studies, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
- Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing research findings, including detailed descriptions of research methods, data analysis, and interpretation of results, that can be shared with a variety of stakeholders, including academic and non-academic audiences.
- Communication: Communicate project progress and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences, including writing academic papers, presenting at conferences, and engaging with policymakers.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of research data, results, and publications, through peer review, methodological checks, and other quality control measures.
- Budget Management: Manage project budgets, including tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity building to research staff and stakeholders, to build their skills and expertise in research.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that research projects align with organizational goals and objectives.
Job Requirement
Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as business, management, or project management.
Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in a research or scientific environment.
Project management skills: Strong project management skills to plan, organize, and manage research projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Leadership skills: Strong leadership skills to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage conflicts, and ensure project objectives are met.
Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.
Technology proficiency: Proficiency in using project management software and familiarity with research tools such as SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics.
Analytical skills: Strong analytical skills to review project data and make informed decisions based on the results.
Budget management skills: Ability to manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Risk management skills: Ability to identify and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
Client management skills: Ability to manage client relationships, provide updates on project progress, and ensure client satisfaction.
Submission Guideline
All potentially interested candidates are required to submit their application (CV and Cover letter) to hr@billim.af. Please make sure the job title and vacancy number are clearly written in the subject of the email.