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Research Coordinator

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Research Coordinator
Switzerland
Aga Khan Development Network
General Development
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of private development agencies working to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Africa and Asia. The agencies' mandates range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. They collaborate in working towards a common goal ' building institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change on an ongoing basis. AKDN is today, active in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, the Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its agencies and institutions work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of origin, gender or religion. More information.....
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) established a Quality of Life (QoL) Assessment Programme in 2007. The programme has developed a methodology consisting of a household survey and qualitative research to examine 'quality of life' in selected geographical regions where AKDN invests in multi-input area development (MIAD) programmes. Studies are carried out every 3-5 years to assess how QoL changes in these areas over time. A range of domains is investigated, including the household economy, natural and built environment, health, education, social and cultural life, voice and representation. The results are used to inform AKDN's strategies and programmes. To date, assessments have been completed at a sub-national level in Syria, Tajikistan (two rounds), Afghanistan, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
In 2014, the Programme will expand into a Unit with an additional responsibility to provide support to individual AKDN agencies, to assess the contributions of their activities to meet their strategic objectives and improve the QoL of the population that each serves. The Unit will also have a key role in enhancing coordination, information sharing and learning among agencies, avoiding duplication and promoting the use of evidence-based external communication.
The QoL Research Coordinator will work as part of a five-person team in AKDN's Quality of Life Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Support Unit. He/she will play an important role in supporting the quantitative component of the QoL assessments as well as the Unit's support to strategic studies carried out by AKDN agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
QoL Assessments:
  • Coordinate the household surveys, including assisting in the preparation of the questionnaires, cleaning survey data and carrying out basic statistical analyses.
  • Support country teams to pilot the questionnaires; train survey interviewers and data entry operators; prepare reports.
  • Undertake secondary research as needed to complement the QoL assessment fieldwork.
  • Prepare communications materials related to results for a variety of audiences.

Support to AKDN Agencies:
  • Together with the senior staff in the Unit, advise AKDN agencies on ways to improve the quality of their strategic research, and outcome monitoring and evaluation.
  • Review and provide constructive feedback to AKDN agencies on the indicators, data collection tools, and data analysis plans for strategic studies and assessments.
  • Track planned research, and outcome monitoring and evaluation across AKDN to avoid unnecessary duplication, increase efficiency and minimise survey fatigue.
  • Liaise with Aga Khan Universities to frame research questions that are relevant for AKDN.
  • Develop and maintain a central data base of consultants and volunteers with relevant experience for AKDN Agencies to draw upon.
  • Work independently and as part of the team to support the work of the Unit as required.

 
  • Post-graduate degree in the social sciences or epidemiology, preferably linked to international development and with a strong research component.
  • Five years experience with survey design, implementation, analysis and reporting of results, preferably in developing countries.
  • Skills and expertise in the use of both database and statistical software.
  • Experience with qualitative research is desirable.
  • Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.
  • Experience working cross-culturally and proven ability to play a mentorship role in such environments.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and maintain a high standard of accuracy.
  • Ability to travel extensively and to work flexibly.
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
27-Sep-2013
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