Research Manager, Early Warning Systems

Location: London (hybrid working)"This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and influence around integrating mobile technology with humanitarian efforts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving (EWS) to contribute to the UN's (EW4All) Initiative and the role that mobile network operators (MNOs) play in EWS. They will help design, implement and work with external researchers to analyse the different partnership models that MNOs have in implementing EWS, draft and edit research reports and disseminate findings to different audiences. We are looking for someone who is passionate about leveraging digital solutions to tackle humanitarian challenges and has a proven track record in research. Experience in both the mobile industry and the humanitarian sector will be highly beneficial." About the Role (EW4All). This position will provide additional research capacity to the M4H Research and Policy team to develop further thought leadership on EWS. In particular the role will contribute to an ongoing major piece of research which will provide case studies and examples of the variety of ways MNOs have engaged in EWS around the world, as well as lessons and best practices of how those partnerships can be replicated and optimised. This may include, for example, outlining the various partnership, technical and financing models that exist for MNOs to engage in EWS with disaster management agencies, telecommunications regulators, and humanitarian partners. Experience designing and applying some key evaluation approaches and tools (e.g. evaluation frameworks, theories of change, most significant change and participatory evaluation approaches) Fluent and compelling written and oral communications skills and excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to translate research products into relevant and actionable insights for a set of diverse actors with different incentives and operational realities Genuine interest in both the commercial and social benefits that are presented by the use of mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges including EWS A team player, happy to work in large multi-disciplinary groups, to support and input into their work or regulatory issues in plain language; French and/or Spanish language skills are desirable but not You have experience of and enthusiasm for promoting the use of evidence to improve decision-making on projects or programmes. About your skills: We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact with your request.