Convoy of Hope considers all team members to be ministers of the Gospel. Employment at Convoy of Hope is viewed as a calling from God to serve others through our faith and core values. As part of this calling, team members may be asked to pray with or provide spiritual care to fellow employees, donors, guests, or others we serve. Every team member is expected to model Christ-like character and to integrate their faith into their work and interactions.
Ministry Function:
The International Program Research Advisor supports the ministry of Convoy of Hope (COH) by providing research on key trends and policies related to international relief and development work from a faith-based perspective, and structuring and executing proprietary research to inform IP strategic decision-making and impact evaluation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Advises specialists and field staff on best practices as related to standards, approaches, and guidelines in community development and research and disseminates briefs accordingly.
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Provides consultation to headquarters (HQ) IP working group on various projects, including grant research and technical writing, as related to IP strategy as needed.
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Structures research projects and provides appropriate training on research execution in coordination with HQ and international team leaders
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Conducts research and provides accompanying assessment reports for projects as assigned.
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Surveys and resources on internal data interpretation in support of IP programming by request.
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Develops learning tools for training as needed in support of HQ specialists and field staff.
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In collaboration with Strategic Alliances and IP Leadership, proactively develops research strategy to support Impact analyses and strategic decision-making
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Develops and maintains relationships with academia and the research functions within peer organizations
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Fulfills all other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Five years’ experience in international work is required. A master’s degree in International Development, International Affairs, Data Science, or a related field is required.
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Portfolio demonstrating a background in learning, training, and resourcing.
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Experience working and/or living internationally is preferred with an understanding of global context and cross-cultural learning.
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Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, presentation and computer skills.
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Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as requested.
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Exhibits strong Mac or PC proficiency and working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn other COH systems as needed.
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Must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this position due to organizational driving and insurance requirements.
Organizational Values & Ministry Participation Requirements:
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As a Christian organization, Convoy of Hope believes it is critical that team members embrace the organization's religious purposes for which it exists and not only agree with its Statement of Faith but demonstrate it in their lives on an ongoing basis.
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Demonstrates cultural awareness, humility and an ability to learn from international colleagues to strengthen global collaboration.
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All team members are expected to contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of major organizational events (IWD, etc), working cooperatively across working groups as needed.
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Attends and actively participates in COH At Home Week meetings and activities as a required responsibility to the organization and fellow team members.
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Serves as an advocate for the ministry, striving to nurture, broaden, and develop financial and other resource opportunities to support and expand organizational and program ministry.
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Positively represents the ministry of Convoy of Hope, including its mission statement and core values, to all outside constituencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
