A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The main role of the Research Manager is to lead the development of research projects leveraging secondary data collected through Embrace activities to general high-impact academic publications and inform national policy.

B. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

• Respect: To consider all individuals worthy of high regards and respect.
• Integrity: To adhere to the highest moral and ethical principles in fulfilling Embrace’s mission.
• Compassion: To understand another person’s condition from their perspective and strive to respond to their needs.
• Inclusiveness: To actively include stakeholders in decision making and the implementation of Embrace’s strategic goals.
• Accountability: To acknowledge and assume responsibility for all actions and decisions undertaken within the organization.
• Ownership: To assume one’s responsibility towards their role and the organization, to problem solve and actively seek feedback in a proactive manner.
• Collaboration: To actively seek feedback from members of the team, and work collaboratively with team members inside the organization as well as engage external partners in fulfilling Embrace’s mission and vision.

C. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing/refining tools for ongoing Embrace projects and activities.
• Analysing the data collected from Embrace's programmatic activities and projects, in collaboration with other Embrace staff and external stakeholders or collaborators, to create high-impact academic publications and inform policy making.
• Refining the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools for the activities under the Embrace Lifeline department, the Embrace Mental Health Center (EMHC) department, and any pilot projects (monthly, bi-annual, annual or others if needed).
• Establishing collaborations with other research institutions or faculty members to work jointly on research projects.
• Collaborating with academics or graduate students on various data-related activities (e.g. disseminating studies on our social media, involving graduate students in research activities).
• Conducting systematic and non-systematic literature reviews.
• Retrieving/Compiling other data reports as needed for presentations, communication material or any relevant work.
• Identifying and securing research grant(s) for ongoing or novel research projects.
• Analysing, interpreting, and reporting on data collected from programs.
• Envisioning and implementing strategy of the research department for the next one to three years.
• Recruiting and training research assistants and data-entry personnel when needed.
• Involving the academic staff in various research activities.
• Aiding with other data-related questions as they arise.
• Overseeing data collection and analysis of Lifeline quality assurance calls.

D. Qualifications

1. Critical Skills

• MA/MS or preferably Doctoral degree in related field (psychology, data science, public health, etc).
• Minimum of 2-year relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 publications where applicant is a first author
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word- Excel- PowerPoint, PowerBI) and reporting models (Excel functions, Pivot Tables, data collection and consolidation, mapping of data)
• Proficient in the use of statistical software (Python, SQL, SPSS, Stata, or R)
• Experience leveraging and managing large datasets.
• Experience using Google Workspace (Google Forms, Google Sheets)
• Experience working with CRMs or EHRs

2. Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrates critical reasoning and ability to problem solve independently and efficiently.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and works under pressure with timelines and deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and independently, as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to motivate others and delegate and empower others towards a shared mission
• Demonstrates openness and an inclusive attitude to different perspectives and people.

E. TIME COMMITMENT

20 hours a week office work (Part-Time)