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Research Manager

Position: Research Manager
Job Locations: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: As per company salary scale
Vacancy No: AACS-VA-148
No. of Jobs: 1
Years of Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing research, survey and M&E projects
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Gender: Male/Female
Education Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, or in any other relevant field (master’s degree is preferable)
Announcement Date: 1-23-2022
Closing Date: 1-28-2022

AACS Consulting is an international development consulting firm working with and serving domestic and foreign governments, organizations, companies, and communities across Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen. Combining global expertise and local insight, we use evidence-based, result-oriented approaches to meet the specific needs of our valued clients that range from international giants to local organizations and firms across different industries in the public, private and aid sectors. Since our founding in 2009, among others, we have helped international donor agencies such as The World Bank, UN, USAID, and development organizations such as DAI, AECOM, and Chemonics, and global corporate brands such as BBC, Monster Energy Europe, and Alokozay to achieve organizational objectives, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and have a lasting positive impact.

Our expertise lies in gathering data from varied sources using proprietary methodologies and translating it into meaningful insights and actionable information. Over the last decade, AACS Consulting has successfully and proudly served 120+ clients on a wide variety of 140+ projects spanning across multiple industries.

AACS Consulting is seeking to hire on an URGENT basis a skilled and experienced Research Manager who will provide oversight to our Research and Survey projects in Afghanistan. The candidate must have advanced data analysis capabilities, excellent report writing skills, and the organizational skills requisite to manage research undertakings. The Research Manager will work under the supervision of the Research and M&E Director. 

  • Plan, manage and lead research and survey projects;
  • Develop a wide range of appropriate project plans and field research tools in support of various research undertakings;
  • Ensure timely collection, analysis and dissemination of high-quality data through efficient utilization of available sources; put in place strong data quality assurance and control mechanisms;
  • Prepare professional, high-quality weekly, monthly, and final reports for high level audiences;
  • Lead and assist in designing and developing sound data storage, management, and analysis systems and tools;
  • Review and analyze research and survey processes and identity, document and utilize lessons learned for improved field research implementation;
  • Serve as AACS Consulting in-country lead expert on Research and Survey and advise on best methodologies and alternatives for implementing research interventions; 
  • Undertake any other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, or in any other relevant field (master’s degree is preferable)

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in research, survey and M&E
  • Experience in external and client relation;
  • Recent experience in supervising teams;
  • Experience and advanced knowledge of KoBo and ODK tools is highly required;
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office and SPSS (knowledge of STATA is an advantage)
  • Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

 

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in Pashto and Dari; working knowledge of English is highly required.

 

Core Competencies:

  • High level of spoken and written proficiency in English is a must
  • Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and tasks while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and consistently with team members, clients and partners
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong teamwork ethics, managerial and collaborative skills
Department: Research
Project Location(s): Kabul, Afghanistan
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, or in any other relevant field (master’s degree is preferable)

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs in PDF format to vacancies@aacs-consulting.com IMMEDIATELY and before January 28, 2022.

Note:

    1. Please mention position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Research and M&E Project Manager – AACS-VA-148), otherwise your application may not be considered.
    2. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received. 

Submission Email:

vacancies@aacs-consulting.com