Closing date: 01 Nov 2015
About us
We are Family for Every Child, a global alliance of national civil society organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children worldwide. We believe that, to reach their full potential, children have the right to grow up in a safe family environment.
Our work is supported by a small but engaged and diverse team of professionals based around the globe. We value the diverse talent within our team. We have a genuinely friendly and supportive culture and understand how important it is to balance work and life. Our people are committed to doing their best and welcome the challenges and development opportunities our work creates. We offer competitive benefits including life assurance, employer contribution pension and 33 days annual leave.
About the job
This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead on our research agenda, while contributing to our wider programme of support to our members. You will be carrying out both desk-based and primary research, much of which will be focussed on participatory work with children. You’ll oversee our existing research projects on social protection and education and their links to care, as well as other new care-related projects decided by members. You’ll engage closely with our members, building their research capacity in a facilitative manner, and supporting a community of practice on research.
About you
You will have both sound project management and research skills and an excellent knowledge of child rights and child protection. You will have experience of carrying out participatory research with children, and of capacity building and project management for research. You will have a respectful and empathetic approach to working with civil society organisations, and experience of working in a multicultural setting.
You will be willing to work sometimes outside of designated working hours to allow for the collaboration with colleagues located in different international time zones. Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but a working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French would be appreciated.
How to apply:
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to read the full Job Description and complete the online application form.
http://www.familyforeverychild.org/vacancy/research-manager-maternity-cover/
In line with our Child Protection policy, candidates will be asked about Child Protection in the interview, and appointment is subject to background checks.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work from. Family for Every Child does not provide work permits.
First interviews (on Skype) with shortlisted candidates are planned for 10-11 November.
