Research Associate-Project Manager, Social Transfers Project

The Project Manager for the Transfer Project: Learning How Social Transfers Work in Africa administered at the Carolina Population Center (CPC; cpc.unc.edu) of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be a senior leadership position. The Transfer Project is an innovative research and learning initiative that supports improved knowledge and practice on social transfers in Africa, undertakes impact evaluations of large-scale cash transfer programs in Africa, and creates mechanisms for regional learning and exchange among policy makers, program implementers, and researchers. The project manager will join a research team that includes experts in public policy, economics, and public health. The project manager will serve as a key member of the project’s senior research team and will be responsible for the overall functioning and coordination of the program of research as well as the outreach and dissemination activities. This person will monitor and control project workflow, timelines and budgets. S he will work with and coordinate the activities of researchers, staff, and external consultants. S he will also serve as project liaison with the funding agency, key counterparts (FAO, UNICEF, DFID) and with UNC institutional review board, accounting, and human resources. The project manager will collaborate in writing and preparing content for dissemination to communities of practice, policy makers, and current and potential funders. S he will also prepare progress reports and annual work plans, and will work closely with research staff. This position is available at either full- or part-time effort; the salary listed is for full-time and will be prorated for part-time employment.

A master’s degree in public policy, social sciences or public health or related area is required.

A minimum of two years’ experience in managing or directing a complex research project is desirable, preferably within a university setting. Experience working in international settings, particularly Africa, is strongly preferred. Candidate must be able to develop implementation plans for research and technical activities, write clearly, and coordinate activities among a variety of individuals across different project themes. S he must have outstanding organizational and management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. S he must be motivated and take initiative. Experience working with research data and synthesizing results is preferred. S he must be able to develop timelines and budgets, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize competing demands, and work independently. A demonstrated ability to work and collaborate within and across teams both inside and outside the organization is essential.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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