About You:

We want individuals who support our mission of eliminating unsafe abortion by 2030 and who work with us to build an enabling environment to increase access to safe services everywhere. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative supervision of the Marketing and Communication Director, the Research Advisor coordinates all research activities for Marie Stopes International Ethiopia’s core business and projects and facilitates an informed decision by providing qualitative and quantitative data that has a cross-cutting nature. The Advisor works closely with MIS, Grants Sections, Service Outlets, and MSI International Team. 

DUTIES/TASKS

Managing research activities

• Designs quantitative and qualitative research studies in line with MSI Ethiopia’s programme information needs;
• Develops well budgeted and realistic research component for MSI Ethiopia’s concept notes and grant proposals;
• Monitors Research budget;
• Prepares data collection tools and train field data collectors, and monitor implementation of field research activities. 
• Manages and supervises all consultants contracted to conduct research on behalf of MSI Ethiopia; 
• Ensures data collected is entered using appropriate software packages, cleaned and analyzed;
• Prepares bidding documents for research activities;
• Undertakes research activities and undertakes baseline surveys in the areas of new program intervention;
• Keeps relevant staff members abreast of new research by other organizations with relevance for MSI Ethiopia’s work.
• Prepares research findings for presentation at national and international conferences and for submission to peer-reviewed journals and other publications.
• Liaises with external research collaborators (e.g. WHO, USAID, etc.) on specific research protocols conducted in partnership with MSI Ethiopia.
• Manage and organize research documents.
• Organizing and documenting best practices of various programs, projects, and interventions.
• Make research works accessible and available to relevant stakeholders
• Produce persuasive articles, stories, and narratives from research findings
• Closely follow-up to ensure the research findings are being used for the intended purpose. 

Coordination for donor-funded projects

• Works with Grant Managers to ensure that up-to-date Research Plans are in place for all donor-funded projects.
• Designs output indictors and manage research for all donor-funded programs;
• Ensures all provider and client communications materials are pre-tested as per any global standard tools and frameworks;
• Support in bringing organizational excellence through conducting pertinent research;
• Provides the researched inputs during the development and review of MSI Ethiopia’s strategic plan, and annual business plans;
• Provides technical inputs on research during the development of project proposals;
• Proactively engage with SMT to flag or disseminate changes in service delivery trends following regular programme monitoring and data analysis;
• Work in close coordination with MIS Manager and other departments.
• Liaises proactively with Marie Stopes International Regional Research Office;
• Performs related tasks as required

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education:

              MSc/BSc in Statics, Demography research, public health or related discipline;

Experience:

             Four/Six years of relevant experience

Skill, Attitude, and Attributes:

• Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups.
• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviors.
• Proven skills at producing articles, good technical oral, written, and editing abilities;
• Ability to present and write to multiple audiences;
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills;
• Extensive working knowledge of computers;
• Ability to work well with others in team environments;
• Strong advisory skills;
• Strategic guidance and planning skills;
• Motivated for personal and professional development to develop.
• Pro-choice

Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: MSIE: Support Office, Addis Ababa

Employment Type: full time

Salary: As per MSI Ethiopia Reproductive Choices Salary Scale

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should mail only their motivation letter and C.V, within ten (10) days from the date of this announcement to:

 Talent Acquisition and Development Department, MSI Ethiopia Reproductive Choices through the following e-mail address: HumanResource@mariestopes.org.et

 Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email. 

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGES FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!