Research Fellows at IPAR – DEADLINE: 28/05/2014, , Rwanda

BACKGROUND
The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR —Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent, not-for-profit Rwandan Institution. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high-quality, policy-oriented analysis and research. It also promotes a culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.

In order to meet the increasing expectations from its stakeholders, IPAR is seeking to recruit experienced and highly motivated staff.
RESEARCH FELLOWS (2 POSITIONS)
Desired Profile of the Research Fellow
Highly motivated research professional, with relevant Masters with at least 2 years of experience or PhD or its equivalent from a top-tier university, good interpersonal skills and at least 1 year of relevant research experience in a think-tank or active policy research Institute

Self-starting and entrepreneurial individual with a an understanding of policy analysis and how to influence the policymaking process

Record of quality research output demonstrable by publications in policy documents and newspapers

Some Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the willingness to learn and ability to transfer those skills to others

Demonstrable research administration and budget management skills and the willingness to transfer those skills to others

Record of experience in managing people, mentoring and skills transfer within a multidisciplinary research environment

Experience of undertaking a similar role in a public policy research institute or think tank

Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an added advantage

Numerate, with strong skills in micro-economic and statistical analysis, with expertise in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) is very desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Qualified women are encouraged to apply
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The research fellow will report to the senior Research Fellow. They will have responsibility for leadership of research assistants.

A formal Terms of Reference’ that clearly outlines delivery expectations will be agreed upon with the senior research fellow and Executive Director.

Regular progress reports shall be submitted on the agreed intervals to be specified at the beginning of the contract, with a strong focus on delivery. External reporting will also be required to IPAR’s Board and funders.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
The position is available for immediate start and the duration of the initial contract is negotiable between 2 to 4 years, with possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.
REMUNERATION
A competitive salary is available for this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should send a short cover letter and CV to [email protected] by 28th May 2014 at 5pm. Short listed candidates will then be interviewed shortly afterwards. Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on the above e-mail with “RE recruitment” in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider to not have been short-listed if you are not contacted by June 27th 2014.
Sincerely,

Eugenia KAYITESI

Executive Director