SENIOR ASSOCATE – Office of the Centre Deputy Director

TERMS OF REFERENCE 

I. JOB SUMMARY 

Provide technical and administrative support on research projects and activities of the Office of the Centre Deputy Director in relation to the Centre’s mandate, mission, and vision, inclusive of the Centre Deputy Director representation and business development function. 

II. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENTS

1. 1. 1. Compliance with the research agenda, approved design and specifications, implementation plan, budget, and delivery of identified research projects are compliant within the agreed timeline. 
      2. Timely and efficient provision of logistic and technical support to the implementation of research projects/activities in accordance with approved timelines and quality standards of the Centre. 
      3. Accurate and up-to-date project records and databases for all assigned research projects and activities including proper documentation of all projects in compliance with the quality management system of the Centre. 

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. 1. 1. Provide technical assistance to the Centre Deputy Director in the planning, design, and conduct research;
      2. Prepare concept papers/proposals with technical guidance from the Centre Deputy Director;
      3. Prepare, monitor, and update project management documents such as project budgets/budget notes, project implementation plans, risk and opportunities assessments, quarterly monitoring reports, research dissemination plans, and other project M&E tools;
      4. Coordinate and provide technical support in planning, organizing, and monitoring workshops, meetings, fieldwork, and other activities related to the implementation of research projects of the Office;
      5. Provide technical support in developing data-gathering instruments and in conducting data-gathering activities including preparation of field notes, case studies, anecdotal records, and workshop proceedings;
      6. Responsible for proper data storage (e.g., raw data shared in one drive folder/hard disks) and warehousing (e.g., processed data in one drive folder);
      7. Facilitate quantitative and qualitative analysis and prepare initial interpretation of data (e.g., narrative, tabular, graphical) for integration in report writing;
      8. Prepare/Draft technical/research reports, research briefs, and policy notes;
      9. Monitor and evaluate research activities in accordance with quality standards of the Centre such as monitoring of PIP, risk assessment treatment plan, budget, and activities related to the research project;
      10. Provide technical support in the planning, designing, and implementation of research dissemination activities to include preparation of dissemination material and documentation of research activities;
      11. Perform other related tasks that may be assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS 

Educational Attainment

1. 1. 1. 1. Completion of appropriate Baccalaureate Degree from a duly recognized / accredited institution of higher learning, preferably with a master’s degree. 

Work Experience

1. 1. 1. 1. Up to 3 years of relevant experience/training (with 18 units toward master’s degree) 
         2. Up to 5 years of relevant experience/training (without 18 units toward master’s degree)  

Interested applicants may submit their letter of intent and CV to: careers@seameo-innotech.org