Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates.

The Opportunity
The Officer- Research and reporting will perform her/his job under the supervision of Technical Specialist- Research & Analysis. As a member of the performance measurement unit, s/he will be responsible for program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting. This position is mainly responsible for supporting the formulation of research design and concept development. This involves conducting thorough secondary literature review, collecting relevant documents, and conceptualizing research projects, formulating research questions, and designs both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. Subsequently, the Officer oversees the implementation phase of a certain research project, developing data collection plans, providing training to the data collectors, conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and collect case studies, ensuring the quality of data through rigorous monitoring. Additionally, the Officer manages data through various stages, from entry and cleaning to coding and in some cases support performing statistical analysis. Also, he/she will be responsible for drafting research reports, assisting in data visualization, drafting slide-decks, and developing infographics for effective communication.

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in Research and M&E with NGO’s and Development sector
• Experience in collecting data through quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Experience in interviewing community members and leaders and/or facilitating focus group discussions (especially with beneficiaries including children).
• Understanding of the basic standards to ensure data quality.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (like Kobo Collect, ODK, Survey CTO, etc.).
• Having knowledge of Climate Change-related activities will be considered an additional asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferably in Disaster management/Anthropology/ Development Studies / Statistics/ Economics/ Social Sciences or relevant field or equivalent experience.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.