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Added: 2006-01-27 16:14
Modified: 2006-01-30 9:58
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| Competition: Research Officer/Project Coordinator, Nigeria Evidence-Based Health Systems Initiative (NEHSI) (Ref.: 704) |
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Job Title: Research Officer/Project Coordinator, Nigeria Evidence-Based Health Systems Initiative (NEHSI)
Position Number: 704
Location: Ottawa
Group: Program and Partnership Branch
Level: J ($56,276 - $67,531)
Immediate supervisors: Team Leader, GEH
Duration: 1 year (possibility of extension)
Closing Date: February 17, 2006 Job Summary The Nigerian evidence-based health systems initiative (NEHSI) is a collaborative initiative among Nigerian partners, the Canadian International Development Agency ( CIDA) and IDRC. The project will contribute to health sector reform in Nigeria by engaging local, state and federal governments, health facilities, and communities in gathering and using evidence to strengthen primary health care. Based in Ottawa, Canada and reporting to the Team Leader, Governance, Equity and Health, the principal responsibilities of the Research Officer/Project Coordinator include project support and coordination. This includes coordination of administrative, logistics and financial management and reporting to CIDA. The candidate will be involved in the research aspects of the project by conducting literature reviews and managing and updating reference database. S/he will facilitate communication initiatives of the project and liaise with key internal and external constituents. Some travel to Nigeria will be required. Working under the supervision of the Project TL, the Research Officer/Project Coordinator contributes to the development and operation of the project, produces documentation, and coordinates and disseminates information in support of the relevant project. The principal responsibilities include research support; coordination of program and project development; coordination of some project and project evaluations; network development including facilitation of electronic communications; and liaison with key internal and external constituents. Primary Duties or Responsibilities Program Coordination and Liaison (30%) Under the supervision of the project TL: - coordinate and centralize all information about the activities of a PROJECT/PA; act as first point of contact for enquires about the project/PA; make recommendations about both content and operations to improve the work of the project/PA.
- prepare project reports, work plans, budget statements (PWB) when required.
- coordinate the implementation of evaluation plans for the PROJECT.
- upon request, establish linkages between IDRC and external partners, donors, UN organizations, NGOs and governments in areas related to a project/Theme.
- upon request, develop contacts with key Canadian institutions and act as liaison for Canadian collaboration.
- on occasion, make presentations and/or represent the Centre at selected meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars.
- perform initial review and coordinate the selection process for potential interns, awardees and summer students for the project/PA.
Support for Program Development (30%) Under the supervision of the project TL: - collect, analyse and manage information from wide variety of sources to investigate aspects of issues relevant to the project or PA and its future development.<
- in collaboration with supervisors and/or other IDRC staff, draft and edit special papers, state-of-the-art reviews, journal or newsletter articles, manuscripts and other documents for publication and/or to support the design and implementation of a project or PA.
- under the guidance of senior team members or the supervisor prepare written, graphic and visual materials for public presentation (for public relations purposes or for revenue generation).
- assist in the development of a project/PA communication or dissemination strategy for internal and external audiences.
- compile direct and indirect project results and lessons learned for wider dissemination within the Centre and outside.
- assist in the design of evaluation plans, as a member of a team with appropriate POs and the Evaluation Unit.
Support for Project Development and Management (30%) Under the supervision of the project TL: - assist in organizing and managing research competitions (small grants), including setting guidelines, disseminating calls for proposals, identifying reviewers, and ensuring prompt review of incoming proposals.
- review and assess concept notes, RSPs, project proposals and assist with their administration.
- assist in the preparation of progress reports to co-funding agencies (co-funded projects) and provide periodic project updates as needed.
General Administration (10%) - maintain reliable accounting/budgeting records and prepare financial information in order to contribute to an effective internal control of the project/PA budgets, including tracking of appropriation deadline.
- using available resources and applications (like EPIK) to retrieve and aggregate project information in support of project/PA reporting requirements.
- generate and provide information as requested, often on an urgent basis, for both internal and external audiences.
- organize meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops both locally and internationally.
- prepare minutes and meeting reports.
Job Knowledge Education A masters degree in Public Health or in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Experience One to three years of relevant work experience. Direct supervision Summer Students and assists in selection process, orients new summer students, assigns tasks, reviews work and provides feedback, evaluates performance. Indirect supervision Program Assistants (PAs) and Grant Assistants (GAs) B liaise with PAs and GAs to ensure timely development of activities. Scope of job Within the Program Area lead by a Director or a Program Initiative lead by a Team Leader the Research Officer/Project Coordinator is expected to: - provide assistance to the supervisor in managing programmatic development;
- provide assistance to the supervisor in ensuring adequate project pipeline and program management;
- provide assistance to the supervisor in providing key reports to Centre management and to other partners including co-funders;
- representing the program at external events as determined by the RO and the supervisor.
Candidate Profile - Demonstrated ability to perform research-related tasks (library research, analysis and synthesis of documents, writing and editing skills)
- demonstrated abilities in a wide range of research methods, including quantitative and qualitative data collection analysis
- demonstrated analytical, communication and problem solving skills
- ability to work with others as an effective and cooperative member of a team; demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision; a creative Aself starter@
- demonstrated ability to work under pressure when deadlines must be met
- familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Centre databases and software (including EPIK and IDRIS), as well as ability to use Corel Office Suite, a variety of e-mail clients, workgroup applications, etc.
- general understanding of, and interest in, research for development and in developing countries
- effective inter-personal skills, including tact, maturity and sensitivity to individuals and conditions in different cultural and organizational contexts.
Language: This is a bilingual position (English - French) at the following levels in the four skills of the second official language: oral comprehension: B oral expression: B reading comprehension: B written expression: B
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