Summary
Date Posted: 20th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: RwF

JOB DETAILS:

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research-Rwanda is a registered independent, not-for-profit research and policy analysis Think Tank in Rwanda. It became fully functional in 2008 with the support of African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF ) and International Development Research Center (IDRC) with initial start up support from the Government of Rwanda.

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT RESEARCH FELLOW

BACKGROUND

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR -Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent and 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.
IPAR is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated staff at the level of Research Fellow to be working in the new Poverty Advisory Group (PAG-Rwanda).

The Researcher’s role

• To work in a team to ensure IPAR’s poverty-related research output is of quality, timely, relevant and high impact,
  
• To design, lead and deliver research programmes, consultancy assignments, projects and policy briefs on the topic of poverty, that contribute to meeting IPAR’s core objectives,
  
• To provide leadership in research project management: developing sustainable means to ensure that IPAR’s poverty research is quality assured, submitted to rigorous deadlines and that budgets are properly designed and managed,
  
• To develop funding proposals on poverty and drive the organization’s ability to access new and diverse funding sources
  
• To contribute to building the public profile of the organization, and especially the Poverty Advisory Group by creating opportunities to participate in various forms of dialogue with the public, not-for-profit, private and donor stakeholders and by public speaking and contributing to print and broadcast media
  
• Desired Profile of the Research Fellow
  
• Highly motivated research professional, with at least a Master in Economics or its equivalent from a top-tier university, and with at least 5 years of relevant research experience in a think-tank or active policy research Institute. A Ph.D. would be an asset.
  
• A self-starting and entrepreneurial individual with a firm understanding of poverty policy analysis and how to influence the policymaking process
  
• Record of high-quality research output on poverty demonstrable by publications in prestigious outlets including high-quality journals, policy documents, and newspapers
  
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods related to poverty issues
  
• Strong and demonstrable research administration and budget management skills
  
• 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
  
• Highly numerate, with strong skills in microeconomic and statistical analysis, with expertise in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) very desirable
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply
  

Expected Output

• Reports, proposals, and articles written as needed
  
• Budgets that area developed and adhered to
  
• Presentations of research findings made to policymakers, media, and other public audiences
  
• Funding adequate to support research operations
  
• Detailed documentation and a database for all work performed
  
• Deadlines for research projects met within established time frames
  

Reporting structure

The research fellow will report to the Director of Research IPAR. He/she will have responsibility for the leadership of a research team of up to 12 research assistants.
Delivery expectations will be agreed upon with the research fellow when recruited. 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 may also be required to IPAR’s board and funders.

Duration of Contract

The position is available from 1/1/2018 and the duration of the initial contract is 1year with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration

An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send a short cover letter, CV and Academic credentials to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org copy to m.bwatete@ipar-rwanda.org  by 2nd January 2019 at 5 pm.

Shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed shortly afterward.

Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on m.bwatete@ipar-rwanda.org with “Research Fellow Recruitment” in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Please consider not to have been shortlisted if you are not contacted by January 15th, 2019.