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Research and Institutional Learning Lead

JOHUD · Amman, Jordan

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Research and Institutional Learning LeadJordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (Johud)Location: Amman, with travel across JordanJohud is seeking a researcher to lead and coordinate its research and analysis programme, helping turn community evidence into practical decisions, stronger programmes and institutional learning.As Johud strengthens its role as a national platform for community development and social learning, its Community Development Centres (CDCs) are developing as community observatories: places where communities, partners and institutions understand changing conditions, identify priorities and assess responses together.Based at Zenid, the Queen Zein Al Sharaf Institute for Development, the successful candidate will serve as Johud’s focal point for research, analysis and research partnerships. They will connect evidence from the CDC network with national research and data, and help ensure that findings inform Johud’s strategy, planning, resource allocation and practice.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and oversee a coherent research and learning programme aligned with Johud’s strategic priorities, building on existing studies, community consultations and institutional data.Design and supervise research that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, participatory research and analysis of existing datasets.Develop clear indicators, baselines and practical measurement frameworks covering livelihoods, inclusion, social protection, community participation, agency and institutional responsiveness.Support CDCs to gather, interpret and use local evidence, including through community discussions, governorate reports and follow-up on agreed actions.Analyse national statistics and research alongside Johud’s community evidence, identifying trends, gaps and implications for institutional priorities.Build and coordinate partnerships with the Department of Statistics, universities, national research centres, relevant public institutions and international research partners.Assess research and partnership opportunities for their relevance, methodological quality, practical value and contribution to lasting capability within Johud.Prepare research briefs and accessible reports in Arabic and English, translating findings into clear options and recommendations for communities, management and partners.Develop terms of reference and oversee researchers, consultants and research partners, ensuring sound methods, appropriate sampling, reliable analysis and useful deliverables.Establish research quality and ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, responsible data use and clear arrangements for data access and ownership.Work with programme teams, the Project Management Office and relevant data and IT functions to connect research with monitoring, evaluation and institutional systems.Strengthen staff capability in research and evidence use, and maintain an organised institutional repository of studies, datasets, indicators and learning.Qualifications and experienceA postgraduate degree in social research, statistics, economics, development studies, sociology, public policy or a related field.At least five years of relevant experience in applied research, including responsibility for designing studies, analysing findings and coordinating research activities or partnerships.Strong working knowledge of statistics, survey design, sampling and quantitative analysis, with proficiency in relevant analytical software such as SPSS, Stata or R.Demonstrated ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative evidence and to explain the strengths and limitations of different methods.Experience developing indicators, baselines and measurement frameworks that are practical, relevant and usable over time.Strong familiarity with Jordan’s national statistics, research landscape and key data-producing institutions.Experience working with communities and translating research into programme, policy or organisational decisions.Excellent analytical writing and communication skills in Arabic and English.Strong coordination skills and the ability to work across community teams, institutional departments and external partners.What we are looking forWe are looking for someone who combines methodological rigour with practical judgement and respect for community knowledge. The successful candidate will be able to identify the questions that matter, use existing evidence intelligently, commission new research where needed, and help people understand and act on the findings.Success in this role will be reflected in better decisions, stronger research partnerships, research capability retained within Johud, and evidence of how learning changes institutional practice.To applyPlease submit a CV, a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, and one example of research or analysis you have led. In your cover letter, briefly describe how you have combined qualitative and quantitative evidence and how your findings informed a practical decision.مسؤول البحث والتعلّم المؤسسيالصندوق الأردني الهاشمي للتنمية البشرية (جهد)مكان العمل: عمّان، مع التنقّل في أنحاء الأردنيسعى جهد إلى تعيين باحث لقيادة وتنسيق برنامجه للبحث والتحليل، والمساهمة في تحويل الأدلة المستمدةمن المجتمعات إلى قرارات عملية، وبرامج أكثر فاعلية، وتعلّم مؤسسي.مع تعزيز جهد لدوره بوصفه منصة وطنية للتنمية المجتمعية والتعلّم الاجتماعي، تتطوّر مراكز جهد للتنمية المجتمعية لتصبح مراصد مجتمعية: أماكن تفهم فيها المجتمعات والشركاء والمؤسسات الظروف المتغيّرة، وتحدّد الأولويات، وتقيّم الاستجابات معاً.سيكون مقرّ عمل المرشح الذي يقع عليه الاختيار في معهد الملكة زين الشرف التنموي (زيند)، وسيتولّى دور نقطة الاتصال والتنسيق لدى جهد للبحث والتحليل والشراكات البحثية. وسيعمل على ربط الأدلة المستمدة من شبكة مراكز التنمية المجتمعية بالبحوث والبيانات الوطنية، والمساعدة في ضمان الاستفادة من النتائج في استراتيجية جهد وتخطيطه وتخصيص موارده وممارساته.المسؤوليات الرئيسية