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Company

Freedom House · 6 hours ago

Manager, Applied Research

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

7+ years exp

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No H1B

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Responsibilities

Lead a team of researchers to produce a utilization-focused applied research and evaluation product.

Contribute to the production of a literature review of academic, practitioner, and programmatic theories of change regarding inclusive human rights.

Support development and implementation of a plan to gather existing evidence and uncover new evidence to support or refute identified theories of change in a participatory manner that includes civil society organizations representing marginalized communities in Ukraine.

Participate in the creation of a program framework for new projects on inclusive human rights in Ukraine in consultation with stakeholders.

Manage project deliverables to achieve objectives, oversee budget expenditures to ensure that the award is spending at an appropriate rate and in alignment with project objectives.

Assume responsibility for high-quality products, deliverables, program reports and other communications; ensure that DRL, FH, the program partners, and other key stakeholders receive accurate and timely information and reports concerning the program;

Track indicators as part of the project’s M&E plan and produce reports to indicate progress made towards the awards goals

Host reflections with the project team and key stakeholders to adapt the project as needed. Liaise with Freedom House’s Europe and Eurasia team to ensure that project implementation, including meeting financial and other USG rules and regulations and project requirements.

Establish the advisory committee, including gathering inputs from stakeholders, including Freedom House’s Ukraine experts, on the makeup of the committee.

Manage relationships with advisory committee members, including gathering feedback and addressing concerns.

Ensure alignment on expectations, roles, and responsibilities with Freedom House’s Ukrainian evaluation partner.

Ensure the evaluation partner complies with appropriate data, security, and ethics standards for evaluation, as well as with USG rules and regulations and project requirements.

Facilitate access to relevant materials and stakeholders.

Contribute to Freedom House’s culture of evidence-based learning and adaptation

Support internal communities of practice for Freedom House staff to share best practices periodically on core Freedom House themes.

Train and advise program staff in the use and implementation of M&E tools and processes

Support program design for new initiatives

Support program staff in facilitating project design sessions to develop theories of change and identify expected results and benchmarks to track during project implementation.

Design and update M&E/MEL plans and narratives for proposals

Support monitoring and evaluation efforts on other grants as needed

Design and adapt data collection tools, processes and methodologies to meet best practices and standards, including in high-risk environments and/or with vulnerable populations.

Operationalize M&E/MEL systems.

Qualification

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Applied Research ManagementMonitoringEvaluation (M&E)Data AnalysisParticipatory Research MethodsUSG Grant ManagementQuantitative Data CollectionQualitative Data CollectionData VisualizationLiterature ReviewSocial Sciences DegreeInternational Affairs DegreeHuman Rights KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencyUkrainian ProficiencyRussian Proficiency

Required

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, research methods, international affairs, international developments, or a related field.

7 years of directly related experience in developing, implementing, and managing M&E activities of international development programs or other relevant data analysis experience.

Experience technically directing programs and managing USG grant funds, including budget projections, donor deliverables, and timelines.

Experience authoring evaluations of program.

Demonstrated experience as a technical lead on an applied research program.

Demonstrated expertise in evaluation and the use of participatory research methods is required.

Demonstrated skills in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and with data visualization.

Strong ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and exhibit unquestionable integrity, honesty, and forthrightness.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond promptly to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to successfully work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external partners, and funders.

Must have the ability to travel internationally as required for project assignments.

Preferred

Master’s degree in related field or its equivalent preferred.

Familiar with human rights and/or democracy-related issues in Latin America, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, or Asia.

Familiarity with human rights, governance, and/or democracy-related in Ukraine preferred.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans, dental, and vision insurance available on the first date of hire

403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 10% employer match.

$1,500 yearly professional development reimbursement for work-related trainings courses or memberships directly related to employee’s position.

Generous Leave Programs

Annual paid time off that grows with your employment: 17 days for 0-2 years, 21 days for 3-5 years, 25 days for 6+ years. Director level and above start at 25 days.

Sick Leave: 10 days per year, unlimited roll over year to year.

14 paid holidays with the ability to float the day later within the same calendar year.

Caregiver leave: 8 weeks paid

Bereavement: 5 days paid.

Jury duty: 30 days paid.

Flexible, hybrid work culture with slow down weeks and “no meeting Fridays”.

Supply annual allocation benefit: $210 for the purchase of home office equipment.

Mental health and well-being services through KonTerra Group.

Free gym at the DC office.

Short-term and long-term disability.

Supplemental/Voluntary life insurance.

Employee assistance program.