Responsibilities 

• Assist in conceptualizing the newly established Think Tank’s vision and mission in the area of Gender, Economics and Development.
• Assist in the design and coordination of research projects, including identification of junior researchers, organization of meetings and conferences; supervision of consultants involved in the projects; and ensure quality outputs produced.
• Coordinate and schedule data collection, observe practice, interview with key stakeholder and conduct focus groups.
• Assist in analyzing complex research data addressing project questions and assist in writing reports.
• Produce high-quality publications, including articles for the research center, quarterly newsletters and other research outreach materials. Contribute to flagship publications, research programs and special activities.
• Organize all tasks for international trainers including training session, booking flights, accommodation and catering, meeting documentation and serving as a liaison to speakers.
• Build and maintain regular contacts within the local and international research community.
• Coordinate team communications, website content development and data base.
• Track all dead-lines and ensure that all reports on the progress of the project is submitted within the required deadline.
• Carry out other activities as agreed by the Director.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence as a researcher in the field of gender and development.
• Communication: Excellent oral communication and writing skills in both English and Arabic. Ability to communicate effectively with different target audiences regarding substantive issues.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational and project goals. Builds consensus for project objectives with colleagues.
• Leadership: Takes intellectual leadership in substantive areas of work and demonstrates good management skills.
• Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies critical issues for research relevant to the work; develops appropriate research methods and analyses data, drawing policy recommendations in accordance with the norms and objectives of the center. 

Qualifications

Education

A Master’s degree in Social Sciences or any related field, with a focus on gender and development.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience in development research at an academic or research institution. Up to two years research towards a PhD can be recognized as relevant experience.
• A proven publication record in the field of gender and development, and expertise in women in economics or policy reform is desirable.
• Experience in the management and supervision of research projects.

Languages

• Fluent in both Arabic and English with proven writing and editing skills.

Required Skills

• Communication
• Research
• Documentation

Job Details

• Location Amman - Jordan
• Industry Other
• Job Type Full-Time
• Degree Bachelor
• Experience 5
• Nationality Unspecified