George Washington University
The Senior Research Associate supports the implementation of the Global Women’s Institute’s robust portfolio of interdisciplinary research. 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.