Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian
organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of
every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence,
exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young
people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world,
tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all
vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth
until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and
respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and
policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience
and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
The Opportunity
As the Research Manager you will lead, deliver and support high
quality research on Plan International’s focus areas set in terms of the
new Global Strategy to 2022, in collaboration with research team
members, MER Specialists from the 75+ Programme Countries, as well as
external consultants.
You will, in consultation with the Director of MERL and the Head of
Research, plan, manage and undertake global research needed in support
of the development of guidelines, policy and position papers, programme
development and organisational learning; publish in respected journals
to inform and improve Plan’s programmes; and use research from across
the organisation to increase Plan’s organisational learning and thought
leadership in its focus areas.
The Individual
- With demonstrable experience preferably in research methods, development studies or a related subject.
- A good understanding of international development issues and experience of working in international development.
- Considerable experience of and skilled in mixed methods or
quantitative research, as well as experience in the use and application
of data analysis software
- Good project management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadline
- Excellent interpersonal skills, working with people from different
cultures and in different time zones, with integrity and honesty;
experience working in a multi-cultural environment
- Understanding and commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the
Child. As well as demonstrable experience in research ethics and data
collection with children and vulnerable people
- Fluent in English; excellent English writing skills, for both research and communication purposes.
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Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Location: This
role will ideally be based in the UK, employed from the Global Hub for
Plan International which is based in Woking, Surrey however other
locations where Plan International has an office* that can employ on
behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and
live may be considered.
Type of Role: 1 Year Fixed-term contract
Reports to: Head of Research
Salary: We will be happy to
disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of
this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment
benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not
possible to include full details here.
Closing date: 25th July 2022
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect
the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal
opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender
reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,
race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a
culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment
that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in
diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture
that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’
rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a
world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to
ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep
children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to
children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in
any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will
be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding
Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates
in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants
previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual
abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under
investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an
application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these
recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.