Research Officer

Are you a strong believer in everyone’s human rights? Want a job where you can combine research and practice? Do you want to create change?
Then you might be our new colleague!

Kvinna till Kvinna is in an exciting phase where we are expanding our work both geographically and thematically, cooperating with interesting consortium of partners in Sierra Leone and Liberia. For this journey we are looking for someone who wants to be part of leading an important change project. We offer an international, professional and creative workplace. Want to join?

Deadline for applying: 17 Dec, 2024

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 150 local partner organisations across 20 countries for human rights for all, to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change.

About the job

The Research Officer holds responsibility related to developing, implementing and monitoring the ENSURE regional research project in coordination with the Programme coordinator and is responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist the Programme Coordinator to plan and coordinate the implementation of the ENSURE project in line with donor requirements;
• Provide the necessary support and technical assistance to consortium partners in project design, implementation, and reporting this includes organise capacity building based on identified needs and developing a common project monitoring plan (with the support of our regional PMEL officer)
• Conduct regular field and follow up visits to ensure effective project implementation; and interact with project consortium partners and stakeholders in project locations;
• Coordinate, facilitate and set the agenda for meetings, trainings and workshops including bi-annual meetings with consortium partners;
• Coordinate various studies and research articles as per project deliverables;
• Coordinate with the donor learning and practice group to gather and disseminate best practices throughout project implementation period;
• In coordination with the Programme coordinator and Grant manager ensure project milestones are reached, that information is timely gathered and reported to the donor including development of the interim narrative reports
• Closely collaborate with other human rights institutions and the relevant line ministries as required on issues regarding support to human rights defenders.
• Contribute to sound administrative and financial management of the project, through compliance with and implementation of Kvinna till Kvinna's administrative and financial policies and procedures;
• Participate in Kvinna till Kvinna’s internal meetings, regionally and/or in Stockholm, or other location as required;
• When delegated, represent Kvinna till Kvinna at external meetings and functions, for example with donors, international organisations and other NGOs and perform any other task in relation to the operations
• Closely cooperate with other programme and finance staff, provide input to and contribute to developing concept notes and proposals to donors.

About you

For this position we would like you to have:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science or related field;
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience with women’s human rights, gender equality, women’s political activism, and/or organisational development;
• Commitment to gender equality;
• Evidence of strategic thinking and proven ability to organise, plan and prioritise work;
• Knowledge of basic research methodology;
• In-depth experience in project cycle management and in planning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience of adhering to and monitoring project budgets;
• Experience of drafting donor reports and donor proposals;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, as well as a good grasp of the standard Microsoft Office package;
• Ability to self-start on tasks and work in a team and independently;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in relation to all forms of communication;
• Able to work in a multicultural environment and respect diversity;
• Ability to multitask

Meriting is:
• Experience from planning, monitoring and coordinating participatory research projects
• Good understanding of human rights and the application of a rights-based approach in development cooperation.

Terms & conditions and what we offer

You will join a team of 130+ dedicated Kvinna till Kvinna colleagues who fight for women’s rights in more than 20 countries affected by conflict.

This position is based in our Liberia office in Monrovia.
This is a part time position (80 %), with a probationary period of 6 months. Starting date as soon as possible. Your role may include occasional international travel.

Our working week is 37.5 hours. Each year, you are entitled to a minimum 25 days of annual leave. We offer an annual wellness allowance.

At Kvinna till Kvinna we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and encourage applications from of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences.