Our client is seeking a Research Manager for the Global Landscape Mapping Initiative, which aims to assess mental health conditions in children and adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. The role involves developing questionnaires, adapting them culturally, development of survey protocols and quality control procedures, and overseeing data collection.

Candidates should have:

International survey research experience
Expertise in operational surveys
Experience managing qualitative and quantitative research
Experience in cognitive interviewing
Vendor management experience

Reporting to the Director of the Global Landscape Mapping Initiative, this exempt position requires 30 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours based on business needs. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or as a hybrid role, requiring three days in the office for those located in the New York City area.

Responsibilities:

Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, resource requirements and deliverables.
Prepare project-related documentation (e.g., survey methods, cognitive interviewing guides, institutional review board/ethics review documents, programming specifications, and progress reports).
Draft Request for Proposals (RFPs) and seek bids from different vendors.
Manage vendor relationships, including checking deliverables, timelines and request for payments.
Assist in preparation and management of research budgets.
Test survey protocols, monitor field progress and review quality control metrics.
Organize internal and external team meetings.
Prepare summary reports specific to sponsors.
Prepare presentations related to the initiative activities, progress, and results.

Qualifications:

Required

Masters degree in a social science field.
Minimum of 5 years of operational survey experience(specifically large and complex surveys).
Minimum of 3 years of international survey research.
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing vendors(panel providers).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing cognitive interviewing guide and conducting cognitive interviews.
Experience in programming surveys.
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong skills in report writing.

Preferred (but not required)

PhD in a social science field.
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Greek, or other common language spoken in South Africa.

Special Considerations:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $62,400-$77,250 annually.

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $66,400.00 - $77,250.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.?
Is your desired salary within the range posted for this position?
Have you obtained a Masters Degree (or higher) in a social science field?
How many years of experience do you have with operational surveys, conducting large scale research projects?

Work Location: Remote

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