Overview

Country Director Role

Are you passionate about research and ready to lead from the front? M31 Research is seeking full-time Country Directors for our newly formed Malawi, Kenya, and Zimbabwe Offices. The director will be responsible for overseeing a range of day-to-day operations, covering both in-house staff and consultants.

 

Role Description

Provide overall technical, management, and financial oversight of the M31 Country Operations, including managing stakeholder/partner relations and ensuring technical and management excellence.

 

Responsibilities

–          Develop, Implement, Coordinate and oversee field research operations or protocols

–          Recruit, Train and Supervise field staff as per project

–          Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills as technology

–          Data analysis and management

–          Provide regular updates to the Chief Executive Officer located at our headquarters

–          Project drafting and documentation for prospective clients

–          Ensure data accuracy and adherence to timelines

–          Organize transportation and logistics for field staff

–          Foster collaboration between management and field staff

–          Market research on potential leads

–          Attending pre- bid conferences and industry events

Should be hardworking and passionate about research

Qualifications and Experience

–          Education Qualifications in a relevant field from a credible Institution (Master’s degree preferred)

–          Proven experience in managing field operations

–          Strong organizational and leadership skills

–          Working experience in Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis

–          Excellent communication and problem solving skills

–          Innovative and a self starter

–          Skill in research proposal writing is an added advantage

–          Must reside in Lilongwe, Nairobi, or Harare.

–          Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced research environment.

 

 

Why join us!

–          Contribute to cutting-edge research

–          Collaborative and innovative work culture

–          Competitive salary and benefits package

All interested candidates should apply before or on the 8th of December 2023.

Submit Application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl38-BDsSJf_blfD5Ro-_ZmcthRnlxL9oYchm7pGY0v1AMYA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About M31 Research

At M31 Research, we embody a commitment to hard work and integrity in our operations. We exist to improve the livelihood of the most vulnerable members of our society by contributing to the global development agenda. M31 Research provides accurate and reliable data and research that lead to valuable insight for the world’s decision makers. Our services include evaluation study design and implementation, data collection and survey logistics, managing language and local context barriers, ethical clearance, and compliance with government requirements.