The IRC is seeking a Research Coordinator to lead the implementation of nutrition research projects focused on acute malnutrition, including feasibility, acceptability, and costing studies for locally driven supplementary feeding approaches. The role involves coordinating research teams, ensuring high-quality data collection, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting dissemination of findings.
Coordinate preparation and implementation of studies, including protocol development, stakeholder engagement, logistics, and budget monitoring
Supervise and train research teams to ensure adherence to study protocols and high-quality data collection
Lead data entry, transcription, qualitative analysis, and synthesis of research findings
Contribute to technical writing, peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, and dissemination of results
Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and global IRC teams to ensure project alignment and uptake
Ensure compliance with ethical standards, safety, and professional conduct
Professional diploma or master’s degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Science, or related field
Minimum 3 years of research experience in health/nutrition, preferably in low-income or humanitarian contexts
Experience supervising field research teams and managing project logistics and budgets
Familiarity with NGOs, acute malnutrition programs, and qualitative research methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with qualitative research software (Nvivo, Dedoose) and statistical tools (STATA, R) is a plus
Ability to write clear reports and technical documents under deadlines
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to work in unstable security environments and travel as needed
Fluency in English
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Competitive monthly salary
Health insurance coverage for family
Annual earned leave
Pension scheme
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