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Research Programme Advisor (12 Month Maternity Cover)

The Research Programme Adviser is responsible for ensuring that research programmes across MSI’s 43 country programmes are aligned, of high quality and strengthen local capacity.

The primary role of the Research Programme Adviser is to provide ongoing technical assistance to national MSI research teams to improve skills and to ensure that research meets the demands of internal and external stakeholders and is used to improve programming.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Public Health (or related discipline) and will be experienced in:
- Working within an M&E or research role in a developing country
- Providing technical assistance in training to programme staff, including non-researchers
- Working cross culturally and supporting remote teams
- Writing and editing documents/papers for various audiences including internal and external parties
- Experience within family planning and reproductive health

Key skills include:
- Excellent communication skills both through verbal and written methods
- Highly numerate; able to analyse complex data
- Excellent attention to detail; methodical and precise
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills (including SPSS and STATA knowledge)
- Highly developed skills to influence and persuade: ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with team members and stakeholders at all levels

The post involves extensive international travel (40%).

The holder of this post will be pro choice.

The closing date for applications is 15th November 2013.
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