Senior Research Associate

The Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University is hiring a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to support the implementation of the GWI’s robust portfolio of interdisciplinary research in humanitarian settings. In particular, this position will have a key role in developing and implementing an operational research project focused on creating new GBV response program models for non-GBV specialist humanitarian agencies, in order to improve access to basic GBV services among women and girls. They will be expected to provide high-level coordination and representation with NGOs and UN agencies to build awareness and facilitate uptake of study findings. They will also provide continuous capacity building on safe and ethical data collection to in-country program managers in three country sites (Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, and South Sudan). They will be expected to travel to support in-country staff in each location periodically.

The Senior Research Associate will work with their supervisor, the Institute Director, and assistant-level staff to carry out all the following responsibilities:

• Serves as key staff managing a multi-year project to develop and document new programming models for non-GBV specialist humanitarian agencies to safely and ethically support GBV survivors
• Conducts outreach and represents GWI to external agencies to build awareness of the project and solicit information to inform program development as well as disseminate findings
• Provide technical oversight to ensure that grant milestones are met, spending is on track, and sub-awardees are meeting deliverables.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from operational research projects and draft written reports.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of direct experience in the field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in conducting and disseminating quantitative and qualitative research; knowledge of M&E is highly desirable.
• Topical expertise in gender equality and violence against women.
• Experience working in or supporting programming implemented in humanitarian or development settings.
• Second language – particularly French and/or Arabic
• Management and administrative skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Typical Hiring Range$59,654- $87,007

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:Academic Affairs

FamilyResearch and Labs

Sub-FamilyField Research

StreamIndividual Contributor

LevelLevel 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time

Hours Per Week:40

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00

Will this job require the employee to work on site?Yes

Employee Onsite StatusOn-campus (in person)

Telework:

Required Background CheckCriminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?No

Posting Number:R001661

Job Open Date:07/26/2022

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background ScreeningSuccessful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.