Position: Senior Research Fellow
Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
| Employment Type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | ~ |
| Application Deadline: | 31 Jan 25 |
| Days left: | -427 day |
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CDRI—Cambodia’s leading independent development policy research institute, working to support capacity development within selected government and civil society institutions, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Research Fellow that will work with Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) and report to the Director of CERI or Director of Research of CDRI.
He/she will undertake independent and/or collaborative research, and lead on aspects of research strategy, engagement, and resource mobilisation within CDRI. He/she will contribute to the development and implementation of research projects in three key areas:
- Research, publication and impact
- Research funding opportunities
- Professional and capacity development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research, Publication and Impact:
- Independently undertake/support research projects and/or manage team contributions to the project
- Lead the production of high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the project or for the dissemination to the stakeholders, partners, and decision makers
- Write short perspective or blogs on various policy issues for CDRI website and media outlets
- Write CDR articles, policy briefs and working papers for CDRI in-house publications
- Provide technical support and advice to ensure effective implementation of research projects
- Review and ensure quality of the research publications of the project
- Ensure projects’ deliverables are met in a timely manner
Research Funding Opportunities:
- Identify new research opportunities and write/contribute to grant proposals for submission to grant agencies and calls
- Lead in bids for major research grants and/or consultancy projects
- Advise the team members of trends, developments, and issues relevant to the centre’s areas of focus
- Advise the research team on grant proposal development.
Professional and Capacity Development
- Deliver capacity-building and mentorship programs to CDRI researchers
- Support CDRI researchers to produce quality research reports and papers
- Supervise and mentor research team members and interns working on the research projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Postgraduate degree in education or other related social sciences (PhD is preferred)
- 10 years of work experience in research institutions or think tanks, with focus on policy research.
- Proven track record of producing high-quality policy-oriented and socio-economic research and analysis of local and international development issues.
- Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology
- Field experience in transferring technical skills and knowledge to national counterparts
- A sound analytical grasp of local and international development issues affecting Cambodia and the region.
- Strong commitment to the professional development of team members and experience in mentoring and providing training and capacity building activities on research and any other related field
- Experience in writing and applying for research grant
- Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written.
Application Information
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional with a passion for organisational development and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position at CDRI.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to recruitment@cdri.org.kh . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified