Busara Center Research Engagement Director (Labs) Jobs in Kenya
The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on advancing and applying behavioral science in emerging markets. Busara applies rigorous research methods and evaluation tools to enable partners to improve program design, assess existing interventions, and optimize internal processes.
Busara operates from its permanent offices in Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania, and has worked on projects with partners across the continent. We currently have 69 active projects, 112 completed projects, 36 academic affiliations, 3 operational decision labs, and 145 full time staff.
Delivery Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate a portfolio of projects across multiple client bases (primarily academic researchers, but also private sector, government etc.).
Structure, design, and deliver external and internal engagements to client’s / PI’s satisfaction
Manage, motivate, and coach staff in the Labs Division (Research Specialists, Labs Managers, Labs Coordinators, Lab Officers, and Labs Assistants) to execute projects in their portfolio.
Strategically assemble teams on projects that maximize the probability of success, but also develop new skills and competencies among Busara’s talent pool and supporting divisions.
Stay current on the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, development and any other relevant field to provide creative direction for engagements.
Ensure the overall operational quality of the Labs division, including that research and data systems are maintained and processes adhered to with the strictest standards. Also ensure adherence to our ethical and open science standards.
Ensure quality on all work products produced and drafted for research projects by giving regular feedback to Labs teams, but also occasionally contributing to content.
Regularly coordinate across divisions to ensure research and data systems are up-to-date and state of the art.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for clients, partners, and PIs. Understand and preempt needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
Structure successful project onboarding and offboarding exercises to support knowledge management between projects.
Design proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new partnership opportunities and knowledge sharing. Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
Contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.
Portfolio Growth Responsibilities:
In addition to project responsibilities, the Engagement Director also has the following growth responsibilities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organization:
Develop a portfolio of projects that contributes to quarterly and annual business development targets for the organization
Proactively design internal research, thought pieces, and demos
to help facilitate new research offerings and service lines
Support Busara’s strategic planning by identifying markets of interest, future service lines, high priority partnerships and priority investments.
Develop lasting relationship with researchers and others to build long-term partnerships and promote behavioral science as an embedded tool within their organizations.
Serve as primary points of contact on large, multi-year projects and support VPs to develop effective engagement strategies for those projects.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Lastly, Engagement Directors have the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning workplace:
Drive the strategy of the Labs Division by setting annual targets, managing any team building events, and ensuring cross-division harmony on priorities for the organization.
Serve as a core member of the senior management team, responsible for setting organizational strategy, holding other team members accountable, and making senior hiring decisions.
Manage communications to ensure clear internal knowledge management and harmonization across the Labs Division
Serve as Direct Managers to a team of Research Specialists and Labs Managers
Serve on internal committees when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Expertise in experimental approaches, particularly social science experiments.
Previous experience designing and running randomized controlled trials or lab experiments
Experience managing or mentoring senior staff and young professionals (3+ years)
Strong previous experience in a client-delivery role, particularly in the research implementation space (e.g. IPA, JPAL, IFMR, Experimental Lab Manager)
Proven interest in behavioral science
5-7 years previous work experience
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with partner organizations
Excellent management and organizational skills
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English
Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision-making
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 15th July, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Busara Center Research Engagement Director (Labs) Jobs in Kenya
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