Research Officers Vacancy Announcement

Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development-Legal Aid (ARDD-LA) -- a Jordan-based human rights Non-profit organization -- is seeking to recruit qualified staff for the following positions: Media Officer Project Officer Research Officer Research Officer Overall purpose of the job:

To be responsible for the conducting and completion of all research-related work in the organization in a manner consistent with ARDD-LAs strategy, mission and vision. Key Contacts (external): Project donors and partners local, national, and international; All relevant stakeholders in issues of interest to ARDD-LA, governmental and non-governmental. Key Contacts (internal): Project Officers, Programs Manager, Head of Gender Justice and Legal Aid Units, and Director. Principal Responsibilities: (a) Operation & Monitoring 1. To lead the planning and implementation of research projects, in coordination with Programs Manager and Heads of different units; 2. To plan and conduct all research tasks and studies in consistency with ARDD-LAs work scope, goals, set deliverables, timeframe, and agreement with donor and stakeholders; 3. Undertake collection and analysis of data and constant update of the changes in the Jordanian context that would affect the strategy and implementation of ARDD-LAs programs; 4. Conduct research for proposal writing; 5. Manage research budget and resource allocation; 6. Draft Research specifications and monitor external consultants and researchers (when applicable) and draft their Terms of Reference; 7. Review and edit all written material produced by ARDD-LA for the purpose of publication in media outlets; 8. Assist Project Officers and Managers with setting performance Monitoring and Evaluation indicators feeding into research; 9. Provide team and stakeholders with information and findings and coordinate with them as sources of information as well; 10. Conduct oral and written presentations and press releases to present findings and recommendations.

(b) Networking & Outreach 11. To strengthen ARDD-LAs relations with donors and stakeholders (including beneficiaries) and to engage them in its work; 12. To build and promote partnerships with other organizations and actors and identify relevant stakeholders including potential funding and non-funding partners; 13. To represent ARDD-LA at meetings with institutions and other external stakeholders as well as at conferences, seminars and events. Other Responsibilities 14. To execute all relevant activities and tasks, internal or internally, in accordance with the overall aims of the organization and its policies and procedures; 15. To participate in training and other activities as requested by the organization; 16. To perform any other tasks related to research; 17. To work cooperatively and supportively with the ARDD-LA team and other humanitarian actors and entities, partners and stakeholders, and to identify gaps in knowledge and shortcomings in performance and find appropriate solutions; 18. To coordinate closely with Project Management team in conducting events or taking actions. Skill Requirements: 1. Experience and Knowledge 2-3 Years of relevant work experience in research writing, preferred in the development/NGO sector, including significant academic training or experience; Knowledge in International Human Rights; BA or MA in a relevant field (development, human rights, social sciences, etc); Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects and tools of research; Experience in diverse work environments and intercultural communication is an asset. 2. Skills Very good communication, networking, and inter-personal skills; Precision and critical thinking; Proven excellence in writing and editing skills in English and Arabic; Excellent analytical skills; Decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills; Good knowledge of computer tools. 3. Personal Qualities Ability to handle pressure; Willingness to travel inside and outside Jordan; Driven and motivated by human rights issues; Demonstrated gender sensitivity and awareness.

Application deadline for all vacancies is December 20, 2012. Kindly send all resumes and covering letters to jobs@ardd-jo.org.