Ijm
Manager, Research and Evidence
District of Columbia - Hybrid
No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiationResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- Our team of over 1, 2 00 professionals are at work worldwide in over 3 0 offices.
- W e believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.
- We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Lead the prioritization, design, and implementation of the regional research agenda across South Asia projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen MERL systems and ensure alignment with country strategies and global standards.
- Build credibility for IJM's research by engaging academic partners, industry experts, and other key audiences.
- Partner closely with global measurement teams, program staff, subject matter experts, and external collaborators on research initiatives.
- Support dissemination of IJM South Asia research findings and elevate visibility of the portfolio.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with research institutions and organizations across the region.
- Support additional research projects outside protection studies by offering methodological and technical expertise.
- Ensure research partners deliver high-quality outputs and reports.
- Provide strategic insights on how research should inform program design, planning, and implementation.
- Collaborate with South Asia Communications and MERL teams to ensure accuracy and clarity in research-related communications.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of professional experience conducting research in complex program environments;
- Demonstrated ability to apply current and emerging research methods related to forced labor, modern slavery, or hidden populations, with a strong eye for innovation;
- Proven track record of generating meaningful, actionable insights that inform program decisions and strengthen outcomes;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex research for executive, technical, and non‑technical audiences;
- Experience collaborating effectively across diverse teams and working within a matrixed environment;
- Experience publishing peer‑reviewed research and presenting at academic or industry conferences;
- PhD preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in research design, methodology, sampling, and implementation
- Experience applying experimental or quasi‑experimental research designs
- Background working on issues related to forced labor, modern slavery, or other hidden or vulnerable populations
- Proven experience serving as a principal investigator or lead researcher for studies conducted in South Asia
- Prior experience managing adverse events in research studies and ensuring compliance with ethical research standards
- Ability to design research that accounts for real‑world operating conditions and adapt plans when ideal conditions are not available
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with formal training in research methods required
- Hands‑on field research experience in South Asia (India or Bangladesh) preferred, including experience working in comparable contexts;
Skills
- Exceptional collaborator with diverse teams from various backgrounds - including technical and non-technical staff;
- Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills; and
- High credibility with staff and partners.
Compensation
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- Adapt the research agenda as needed to reflect updates in IJM's global vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
- Lead or support research initiatives and learning activities that advance program excellence.
Company info
- International Justice Mission ( IJM ) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1, 2 00 professionals are at work worldwide in over 3 0 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
- We are a global community that cares for one another. W e believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
- The Need
- For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Manager, Research and Evidence for the South Asia region.
- International Justice Mission ( IJM ) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world.
- Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
- We are a global community that cares for one another.
- For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.
- 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty.
- As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Manager, Research and Evidence for the South Asia region.
- This role ensures that evidence and learning are integrated across all programmatic areas, supports technical capacity building, and fosters collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance justice system transformation in South Asia.
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