Research Coordinator

Save the Children (SCUK) a leading UK charity fighting for children’s rights and delivering immediate and lasting improvement to children’s lives worldwide. SCUK is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee the development of a report assessing steps taken by the Palestinian Authority to implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The report will be developed in accordance with the State reporting guidelines established by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. The research coordinator will be hired by SCUK, but will be seconded to the Children’s Department and Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the Palestinian National Authority Ministry of Planning (MOP) and will report to the Children’s Committee in the MOP. The successful candidate will supervise two to three staff members and will coordinate the work of a research team to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the research in accordance with grant and proposal guidelines. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to organize and lead a team in developing a high quality research report. Candidates should understand the Palestinian Authority structure and possess technical expertise in the field(s) of human rights, law, and governance.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Manage the implementation of the research programme and coordinate the work of a research team
Produce a report according to the UN CRC reporting guidelines
Contribute to financial and narrative grant reporting
Conduct field research and develop partnerships
Monitor and evaluate project progress
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development or a related field
Minimum five years experience in research with line management responsibilities
Grant management experience
Fluency in Arabic and strong English skills required.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the West Bank
Experience with SPSS or other statistical analysis tools preferred
Interested applicants should send their CVs with a cover letter explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] or to the following fax number: 02-583-8595 no later than Tuesday, 26 May 2009.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted