Technical Advisor, Research Utilization Safeguarding

The Safeguarding Technical Advisor, Research Utilization (RU) is a subject matter expert in RU practices and strategies as well as in safeguarding in humanitarian and development sectors. The TA will make technical contributions to projects, participate in business development efforts and collaborate with the Safeguarding and Program Support department to provide technical support for safeguarding initiatives. May supervise one or more technical staff members, ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation. May prepare or contribute to project and donor reports and drafts publications and external communications. Leads the development / revision of best practice documents. Monitors budgets. May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations and funders.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.

• Networks with key internal and external personnel.

• Provides input to senior technical leadership on global and national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise.

• May interpret findings and make recommendations for improvements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Design Implementation:

• Leads and/or is a key contributor to the creation of the technical portion of the project plan of a complex project or multiple projects, within the given resource and financial constraints.

• Oversees day to day technical and operational activities.

• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.

• Oversees staff members' assignments.

• Provides broad global technical leadership to multiple components for moderate to complex programs.

• Defines and develops solutions for major business or functional challenges.

• Contributes to planning and making recommendations for department / program / project concept, operations, and / or implementation.

• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components, specifically related to research and research utilization and safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.

• Contributes to business development opportunities.

• Collects data for inclusion in proposals.

• Leads proposal research and design.

• Prepare proposals, budgets, and work plans.

• Participate in business development meetings with partners/clients.

• Develop strategies to grow the business.

• Participate in client / funder meetings and draft reports/presentations.

• Represents the organization with external entities at professional meetings and conferences.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and is consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.

• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

Partner/Sub-Award Management:

• Drafts sub awards and partner agreements.

• Assists in managing client relations.

Staff Leadership and Training:

• May supervises team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.

• Develops and implements training and competency systems.

• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.

• Serves as a member of the leadership team for the RU division, helping to set strategic priorities, particularly related to knowledge products and evidence to practice related to safeguarding efforts.

Project/Program Reporting:

• Reviews sponsor financial and technical reports.

• Prepares and delivers presentations to sponsors on progress.

• Develops project work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members.

• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.

• In-depth functional knowledge and a proven understanding of RU strategies and practices and gender-based violence, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

• Ability to apply RU principles within programs and research studies.

• Understanding of the external environment and how it affects the industry in general and the organization, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.

• Understanding of the organization's structure, policies and practices, and the impact on one's own area.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the organization and possibly externally.

• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.

• Fluency in French language highly desirable.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Is sought out to provide advice or solutions around technical area.

• Is informed about current developments around technical area.

• Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.

• Specific actions are guided primarily by professional standards and expected outcomes of the project.

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