Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Dhaka | London
Grade: Senior level – Senior
Occupational Groups:
Scientist and Researcher
Managerial positions
Closing Date:
Description:
Responding to the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) assists those ravaged by conflict and disaster in regaining their health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power. One of the biggest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) in the world, the IRC was established in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s request. It works in over 40 countries and 29 American cities, assisting people in surviving, taking back control of their future, and fortifying their communities. IRC workers are a force for humanity, giving millions of people their safety, dignity, and hope again, leaving a lasting impression. Join us in improving the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future if you’re a solutions-focused, fervent change-maker.
Through its education and child protection initiatives, IRC serves more than a million children every year in 25 different countries. For those impacted by disasters and conflicts, the IRC’s Airbel Impact Lab develops, tests, and scales transformative, affordable solutions. We create ground-breaking solutions in humanitarian contexts by combining rigorous research, multidisciplinary problem-solving, and extensive technical skills and field experience.
To oversee its research agenda and studies in Bangladesh and Myanmar, IRC is looking for a Regional Research Deputy Director. Joining the Airbel Impact Lab, the role will collaborate closely with the Education Technical Unit to manage the region’s Education Research in Conflict and Prolonged Crisis (ERICC) collaboration, which is sponsored by the FCDO. ERICC establishes new and improved benchmarks for humanitarian education research, expanding the
Overview of the Job
This role will deliver high-quality research projects in Bangladesh and Myanmar, oversee the ERICC research portfolio strategically and intellectually, and spearhead the dissemination of findings to impact practice and policy. The role will collaborate closely with the ERICC Research Directorate leadership (Research Director and Senior Researchers), the national and regional directors, and FCDO in-country education advisors as well as governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. This is a fantastic chance to collaborate with a multi-national team and produce evidence to enhance educational access, quality, and continuity.
Responsibilities:
•Provide intellectual and strategic leadership and direction to all ERICC research studies in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
•Develop and lead the implementation of country research agendas and workplans to achieve project goals and objectives, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
•Represent the ERICC programme and lead relationships with a range of collaborators to ensure buy-in and co-creation of the research agenda, including consortium partners, government officials, other implementing agencies, and related institutions.
•Undertake strong and robust engagement with FCDO and national government, as well as other national & regional stakeholders.
•Supervise research managers and oversee the work of researchers to ensure that studies are on track and are of high quality.
•Lead implementation of projects & technical support and communicate project achievements and lessons learned.
•Contribute to dissemination of research findings by writing blogs, briefs, and publications in academic journals and practitioner-focused outlets.
•Provide substantive technical inputs into ERICC’s overarching documents, including the ERICC conceptual framework and global research agenda.
•Create a work environment that promotes collaboration, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility through a deliberate process of co-learning and co-production of evidence.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be an expert education researcher with honed experience in working in South and/or South East Asia to co-create research and to bridge evidence, policy and practice.
Degrees and Experience
•PhD or MA degree leading education research, particularly education in emergencies, and 10 years of progressive experience in education research
•Experience leading research in Bangladesh and/or Myanmar.
•Experience working with conflict affected populations.
Skill Requirements
•Experience working collaboratively with national and international stakeholders in ensuring the development and uptake of research evidence.
•Demonstrable practice in working with education stakeholders in Bangladesh and Myanmar to bridge evidence, policy and practice.
•Deep knowledge of, and experience in, South Asia and South East Asia.
•Experience managing multiple multi-disciplinary projects with multi-disciplinary collaborators.
•Proven ability to influence a wide range of diverse stakeholders and create buy-in for the research vision and strategy.
•Strong publication record, professional network and recognized expertise.
Preferred requirements
•Proficiency in Burmese, Rohingya, Chittagonian and / or Bangla
•Experience working on FCDO commercial contract
Working Environment:
•International travel to humanitarian contexts (up to 30% of time). If not currently based in Bangladesh and/or Myanmar, they will travel frequently to provide strong in-country presence.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US and UK-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.