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Qualitative Research and Evaluation Manager

Centre for Evaluation and Development Pakistan Verified

Islamabad , Pakistan

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Posted Dec 05, 2023 929 views

C4ED’s vision is to make development interventions more effective through impact evaluations and providing evidence-based policy advice. With a strong focus on mixed-methods and quantitative impact evaluations related to sustainable development, C4ED is one of the leading German research centres in the areas of poverty reduction, microfinance, health insurance, education, humanitarian assistance, agriculture, and nutrition. With offices in Mannheim, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Pakistan, C4ED is currently conducting projects all over the world and maintains research relationships with 3ie, ACTED, GCF, IFAD, ILO, IPA, J-PAL, the World Bank, the EU, WFP, and UNICEF to name just a few of its cooperation partners.

The Centre for Development and Evaluation (C4DE), Pakistan, is looking for a full-time French-speaking Research and Evaluation Manager for qualitative research methods starting at the earliest possible date. The successful candidate will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The successful candidate will assume a leading position towards mixed methods impact evaluations as well as purely qualitative evaluation projects taking place in Africa, Asia, and South America.

Roles and responsibilities

As Qualitative Research and Evaluation Manager, you will take a leading role in designing and technical backstopping of qualitative and mixed-methods research and evaluation projects at C4ED. You will conduct quality assurance throughout all stages of evaluation projects, from design to reporting. Depending on your level of experience, you may also take coordinating roles in projects. Your work would include:

  • Designing and planning qualitative research strategies in cooperation with clients.
  • Designing and planning mixed methods evaluations in cooperation with the quantitative researchers at C4ED.
  • Developing qualitative research instruments (for instance, interview and focus group topic guides) for use in evaluation studies.
  • Supervising multiple qualitative data collections simultaneously, especially those located in French-speaking countries.
  • Analysing qualitative data.
  • Preparing policy briefs, reports, and scientific publications.
  • Contributing to applications for projects and grants.

What we are looking for

You have a postgraduate degree in social science, international development, geography, anthropology, political science, public health, gender studies or a related field, with extensive training and experience in implementing qualitative data collection and conducting analysis. Familiarity with mixed methods research is a plus but not required. Knowledge of issues in development (e.g., agriculture, education, health, child labour, gender equality, poverty, inclusive development, climate change adaptation) is highly desirable.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English; written and verbal communication skills in other languages (e.g., German, Spanish, Arabic) would be a plus. Knowledge of software used for qualitative analysis (e.g., MAXQDA, NVivo) is desirable but not required.

You are detail-oriented and adept at multitasking. You enjoy interacting with a wide range of individuals ranging from researchers to clients and research partners in the project countries, and you can maintain good collaborations.

Positions is based in Islamabad and may include short trips to research project sites in other countries.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until it is filled, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Field Work Project Management Proposals Writing Skills Configuration Switches Data Analysis MAXQDA Nvivo

Job Details

Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area:
Researcher
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Full Time/Permanent
Department:
Qualitative
Job Location:
Islamabad, Pakistan
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
Social Science, International Development, Geography, Anthropology, Political Science, Public Health, Gender Studies
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Experience:
2 Years - 3 Years
Apply Before:
Dec 25, 2023
Posting Date:
Dec 05, 2023

Centre for Evaluation and Development Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services · 51-100 employees - Islamabad
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The Centre for Development and Evaluation (C4DE) Pakistan was established in January 2015 as a private limited firm. C4DE’s core business include quantitative and qualitative research, training and capacity building, data collection, data analysis, third-party monitoring, and impact evaluation. C4DE is part of C4ED group. The C4ED group’s vision is to improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable by making development interventions more effective. The C4ED group has a strong focus on mixed-methods and quantitative impact evaluations in developing countries, conducting projects all over the world and maintains research relationships with 3ie, ACTED, GCF, IFAD, ILO, IPA, J-PAL, the World Bank, and UNICEF to name just a few of its cooperation partners.

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