The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research & Policy Manager to oversee and coordinate organizational research projects from inception to completion, and guide the translation of research insights into actionable policy recommendations and scaling initiatives.
Requirements
- Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in one or more sectors related to DIL’s work (including agriculture, education, water treatment and child health).
Responsibilities
- Helps develop and conduct research projects according to plan, providing direct support on research projects as needed.
- Ensures sufficient research support through regular meetings and involvement in project planning and timelines.
- Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis, and contributes to writing research reports, articles and papers.
- Conducts literature reviews.
- Coordinates day-to-day project activities, including preparing for and facilitating meetings, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with project goals.
- Coordinate project communications including drafting support materials, presentations, and reports for various audiences; develop policy and outreach materials to support further project development and scaling.
- Assist with developing and refining processes and procedures for project implementation, tracking, and reporting.
Other
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in team settings.
- Strong cross cultural communication abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities.
