Senior Research and Engagement Officer

Pact Nepal

Details / requirements:

Pact is recruiting a Senior Research and Engagement Officer for an upcoming DFID-funded programme, Social Accountability in the Health Sector. The Social Accountability in the Health Sector programme is part of the planned DFID-funded Nepal Health Sector Programme 3 that seeks to improve health of women, children, the poor and socially excluded in Nepal, and improve the quality of health services nationwide.  The goal of the Social Accountability in the Health Sector programme is to support improved coherence and effectiveness of social accountability initiatives resulting in more effective and responsive health service governance and delivery, and link this with wider political accountability and reform processes, in line with the devolution of power set out in the new constitution

Senior Research and Engagement Officer
The Senior Research and Engagement Officer will participate in the development of the project’s analytical deliverables and support ongoing research and performance management needs of the project. S/he will be responsible for coordination of short term technical assistance and consultants working on the project’s analytical deliverables and coordination with relevant stakeholders such as the government and civil society organizations. The Senior Research and Engagement Officer will report to the project Team Leader. This position is contingent upon award.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the development of the project’s analytical deliverables focused on social accountability mechanisms in the health sector, which may include a situational analysis and mapping of social accountability initiatives in the health sector, political economy analysis and other assessments as needed.
  • Support ongoing project research needs, including periodic assessments and scans of social accountability mechanisms in the health sector.
  • Coordinate short term technical assistance and consultants engaged in the development of the project’s analytical deliverables, including drafting scopes of work, overseeing required outputs and providing quality assurance and guidance.
  • Oversee project accountability mechanisms and performance management. Lead the monitoring of project deliverables, milestones and results.
  • Ensure close coordination with other relevant initiatives and programmes in country.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders in Nepal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in a relevant research/analytical role in the governance or health sector.
  • Advanced university degree in a relevant field, such as health, public policy, public administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct analyses, lead research tasks and develop recommendations based on findings.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationship with stakeholders in Nepal.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving and ethical management.
  • Professional level English ability - both written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with DFID programmes.
  • Prior experience with political economy analysis, situational analysis and stakeholder mapping.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to PactNepalRecruit@pactworld.org. Applications will be reviewed on a first come basis . Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.  Phone calls will not be entertained. Women and persons from marginalized and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 08 Dec, 2016
Apply Before 07 Jan, 2017
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