Research Program Manager

at  Dalhousie University

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Program Manager provides both scholarly and operational leadership for projects undertaken by the Research & Knowledge Mobilization Team at the Dallaire Institute. This individual manages day-to-day team and research activities and provides technical expertise to strengthen the Dallaire Institute’s research portfolio. Key areas of responsibility include research; knowledge mobilization; project management; and personnel management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in International Development, Peace & Conflict Studies, International Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Community Engagement, Knowledge Mobilization, or a related field. Candidates with undergraduate, professional degrees, or other educational qualifications may be considered depending on relevant experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience (including planning, budgeting, resource management, and reporting).
• Comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies (preferably both qualitative and quantitative) and study design requirements (including research ethics).
• Functional knowledge of statistical analysis and qualitative analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, and NVivo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt messages to culturally diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate within multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Implement research studies while ensuring quality control and meeting institutional requirements as required (e.g., developing and abiding by ethics protocols, and submitting projects to the Dalhousie University’s research database). This includes the logistical management of participant recruitment and data collection/analysis activities.
• Co-lead the development and implementation of data collection and analysis plans for the Dallaire Institute’s curriculum development and adaptation activities.
• Manage the implementation of knowledge mobilization plans and innovate with new research and knowledge mobilization approaches and tools.
• Develop funding applications in support of Dallaire Institute activities and strategic objectives.
• Serve as project manager for projects under the purview of the Research & Knowledge Mobilization Team as required.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to students, postdocs, early career researchers, and other relevant actors as required to help build their professional capacity.