DescriptionReporting directly to the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Director is responsible for the overall direction, supervision and implementation of all administrative, management and research activities of multiple field research sites & studies, including the 'Implementation of an Early Childhood Transformation Accelerator and Impact Hub and the Early Development Instrument (EDI)" research project. The Research Project Director will provide expertise related to research discipline and formulate program strategies and goals. They will plan, direct and control program budget and other related resources. They will also assign work to and oversee the delegation of daily operational duties to Project Managers. The Research Project Director serves as the expert technical advisor to internal (junior faculty and graduate students) and external (community-based researchers, CBO leadership, and city/local municipality staff) on tools and approaches to achieve population level impact; multi-dimensional measurement strategies to measure impact; and ecosystems transformation activities to integrate disparate service systems to harness collective action to improve population-level developmental trajectories.Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $179,400.00 AnnuallyQualificationsAll Required:
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Academic background and experience in selected area of research
Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results
Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers
Solid fundraising experience
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