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Make a global impact with WaterAid as a Research and Evidence Project Manager, where your expertise will help bring clean water and sanitation to all.
Overview
Salary
£45579 - £47858
Location
London, UK (Hybrid Working)
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In-person- London United Kingdom
Expires
Expires at anytime
WaterAid is an international non-profit organization that transforms lives by improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in the world's poorest communities. Joining us means being part of an ambitious and dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference globally.
Role Summary:
- Manage specific research projects, aligning them with our Global Strategy.
- Support Country Programmes with research activities.
- Advance our Research and Evidence Agenda.
Role Requirements:
- Applied research experience or project management in research settings.
- Strong project management skills, including financial oversight and contractual management.
- A Master's degree in social science or a relevant field with a research component, or equivalent experience.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV and answers to application questions in one document (Word or PDF).
- Ensure eligibility to work in the UK and comply with DBS check requirements.
About WaterAid: Want to use your skills in Research and Evidence to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
The Role: The Research and Evidence Project Manager role provides a dedicated research project management function to specific research projects. You will also play a critical role in advancing our Research and Evidence Agenda to align with our new Global Strategy and supporting Country Programmes with their research activities.
Job Requirements: Proven experience of applied research, or equivalent demonstrable project management experience of policy-oriented or action research setting. Proven experience in project management, coordination, and delivery, with a strong emphasis on financial oversight and contractual obligations. Minimum of a Master's degree in social science or a relevant field, with strong research component or equivalent experience.
Benefits: 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays), Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave, We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%, Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement, Season Ticket Loan, Free annual eye tests, Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave, Sabbaticals, Volunteer Day.
Application Details: Please click 'Apply' to see the full job pack. To apply for this role, we are seeking your answers to the following questions: Please apply by submitting your CV and response to these questions in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Visa Requirements: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
