Principal Research Specialist (PRS)

at  YAYASAN MENDAKI

JOB SUMMARY

The job holder (2 year contract) heads the PEO and reports to DCE. The job holder is responsible for working closely with the various agencies under M3 and their respective Programme Managers to implement appropriate evaluation framework for the respective M3 programmes to assess the effectiveness of M3 programmes in closing the socio-economic gaps in the Malay/Muslim community across the M3 five Focus Areas (marriage, parenthood and early childhood development, vulnerable individuals, youth mentoring, employment and employability and healthy lifestyle). The job holder is supported by a Programme Evaluation Executive Officer and works closely with the MENDAKI Research and Design Team in performing these responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Social Sciences, Education or Applied Science (Statistics) is preferred.
• At least six years working experience with two years in supervisory position.
• Competent in qualitative and quantitative research and/or evaluation techniques, including the use of relevant analytical tools. Formal qualifications in data science, analytics or statistics are welcomed.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and an ability to sense-make situations.
• Strong ability to engage with different stakeholders and work across agencies.
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Malay/Muslim community work is a bonus.

Please refer the Job description for details