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Director of Research

LocationNew York, NY, USA; Kenya; United Kingdom; United States of America

LevelSenior

Posted1mo ago

Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

The International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior Director of Research in New York, NY, USA, Kenya, United Kingdom, and United States of America, with a compensation range of $165,000–$185,000 (USA) / GBP 80,502–GBP91,872 (UK).

Role: Director of Research
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York, NY, USA; Kenya; United Kingdom; United States of America
Level: Senior
Compensation: $165,000–$185,000 (USA) / GBP 80,502–GBP91,872 (UK)
Category: Research & Evaluation

The role

The Director of Research will be a strategic and technical leader on conducting research to improve impact and scale across IRC programs and influence the humanitarian sector to take up research results and findings.

What you'll do

Oversee research agendas and manage select research teams to deliver high quality research.
Provide strategic direction to research agendas across select outcome areas.
Lead high performing research teams to develop research projects and deliver on ambitious workplans.
Cultivate and support passionate team members, creating a space of belonging, professional development, and research excellence.
Develop strong partnerships and represent research internally and externally.
Fundraise and ensure strong financial management of research team.

What it takes

Ph.D. in field related to development and humanitarian intervention
10+ years in research, with significant experience in humanitarian or development contexts
Fluency in English; proficiency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is a plus
Demonstrated fluency with AI- and data-science-enabled research methods
Experience developing and driving research strategy and learning agendas
Strong record of publication and authorship/co-authorship of peer-reviewed articles

What you'll bring

Extensive experience in designing research and managing research teams in low resource environmentsFluency in translating the use of empirical evidence to support technical and implementing teamsDemonstrated fluency with AI- and data-science-enabled research methodsExperience developing and driving research strategy and learning agendasStrong record of publication and authorship/co-authorship of peer-reviewed articlesVery strong leadership and management competencies

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in New York, NY, USA; Kenya; United Kingdom; and United States of America.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $165,000–$185,000 (USA) / GBP 80,502–GBP91,872 (UK).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Ph.D. in a field related to development and humanitarian intervention, 10+ years of research experience, fluency in English, and a strong record of publication and authorship.

How do I apply?

You can apply through the IRC's external career portal at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/New-York-NY-HQ-USA/Director-of-Research_JR00004919.

How to apply

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