Research Director

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Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: $80,000 USD-$90,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 16/06/2024
  • Location: Remote (global)
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Introducing the SVRI
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is the largest global network for advancing research on violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality. The SVRI brings together a diverse group of actors aiming to achieve a world free of violence against women and violence against children through innovative responses and prevention programmes informed by evidence, with a focus on low and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research Strategy and Advocacy: Develop and implement a comprehensive research and evidence building strategy – beyond SVRIs grant making efforts – focused on strengthening and indigenising research capacity on VAW and CSV in LMICs. 
  • Research Capacity Strengthening: Lead SVRI’s efforts to strengthen research capacity among partners and stakeholders working on VAW and CSV in LMICs. 
  • Collaboration and Partnership Building: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with researchers, institutions, NGOs, governments, policy makers and other stakeholders to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
  • Team Support and Strengthening: Support and strengthen the SVRI team on research, evidence-building, and knowledge dissemination activities related to VAW and CSV. Provide guidance, mentorship, and resources to empower team members to excel in their roles.
  • Knowledge Dissemination: Ensure the global dissemination of critical research findings on VAW and CSV through strategic communication channels, including publications, conferences, webinars, and social media. .
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of SVRI’s research priority setting, dissemination and capacity strengthening activities as well as guiding SVRI Forum programme priorities and needs. 
  • Fundraising

Qualifications and experience:
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, gender studies, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in research leadership roles, preferably with a focus on VAW, CSV, or related areas in LMICs.
  • Expert knowledge of VAW and/or CSV and a proven track record of conducting and publishing high-quality research on VAW and / or CSV in peer-reviewed journals and how to translate these findings for non-academic audiences.
  • Strong understanding of research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches, with a commitment to feminist research principles.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in research capacity building along with solid understanding of theories, methods and approaches.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to advancing gender equality and social justice.
  • Experience with fundraising and expertise as evidenced by previous experience of mobilising resources.
  • Expert knowledge of English.
  • Desirable: Expert knowledge of French or Spanish.

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