Closing Date
Jun
24
Delivery Responsibilities:
The Research Engagement Director will assemble a team of Busara advisors and researchers to structure successful projects that deliver data, value and knowledge to the client / PI. Core delivery responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In addition to project responsibilities, the Engagement Director also has the following growth responsibilities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organization:
Lastly, Engagement Directors have the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning workplace:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The Research Engagement Director will assemble a team of Busara advisors and researchers to structure successful projects that deliver data, value and knowledge to the client / PI. Core delivery responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
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.
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:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
- 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
- A Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
- Strong previous experience managing teams of researchers or consultants in East Africa
- Experience sitting on senior management teams and developing organizational strategy
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