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ProgramandResearchManager
“Program and Research Manager at Harvard University. Skills: Program Development, Regional Strategy, Network Building, Research Management, Grants, Operations. Develop and launch new CID programming globally, and especially in Africa and the Middle East, including research initiatives, policy engagements and events. Build and strengthen CID’s global networks, especially in Africa and the Middle East, with attention to long-term institutional relationships and opportunities for collaboration and f”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing CID’s work globally; expand CID’s institutional presence and partnerships; building strategic networks; developing new programming; translating faculty vision into executable research, convenings, and collaborative initiatives; support the design and implementation of new CID programming globally; move fluidly from concept development to operational delivery; relationship building and fundraising; research management and program support; enabling high quality, policy relevant work; build a thriving world for all
Industry & Context.
analytical tools; addressing pressing development challenges
international travel of up to 30% annually, minimum on-site requirement is 3 days/week, work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts, Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location, Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in public policy, international development, public administration, regional studies, economics, or a related field, Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in program management, research management, international development, public policy, higher education, or a related field, Knowledge of research methods including statistical methods, econometrics, and randomized control trials demonstrated through coursework and/or professional work experience
Nice to Have
Fluency in Arabic and French preferred, Experience supporting research projects, including knowledge of IRB and research compliance processes, research, writing, and editing skills for multiple audiences, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and move work forward independently, Excellent judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills, Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators across institutional and geographic contexts, Previous experience as a quantitative Research Assistant or in a similar role preferred, including knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Stata, Claude Code, and Qualtrics, command of Microsoft Office, collaborative work tools, and the effective use of AI tools, including LLMs, Experience with grant development, budget coordination, and international project administration preferred, Willingness to travel internationally as needed
What You'll Do.
Develop and launch new CID programming globally
and especially in Africa and the Middle East
including research initiatives
policy engagements and events
Build and strengthen CID’s global networks
especially in Africa and the Middle East
with attention to long-term institutional relationships and opportunities for collaboration and fundraising
Work with faculty and leadership to identify opportunities for pilot initiatives
strategic partnerships
and new areas of engagement
Design and manage convenings
and other events in support of CID’s regional and global priorities
Engage and coordinate external stakeholders from academia
Prepare policy and research briefs
and summary materials to support programming and dissemination
Provide research management for faculty-led projects and emerging CID initiatives
including work planning
coordination across collaborators
and tracking of milestones and deliverables
Contribute to background research
and policy relevant written outputs
Support the development
and tracking of IRB protocols in coordination with faculty
and university offices
Contribute to fundraising and donor engagement efforts by supporting proposal development
and the implementation of activities associated with funded gifts and awards
Manage research administration processes
including data use agreements
and related documentation
Help develop and edit research papers
and other written products for academic
and practitioner audiences
and project documentation across multiple initiatives at once
Coordinate with finance
research administration
and sponsored research teams on budgets
post-award management
and reporting requirements
Support grant development processes
including proposal drafting
narrative development
and compilation of required materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with faculty, staff, and alumni; collaboration across Harvard and external partners; Work with faculty and leadership; Engage and coordinate external stakeholders from academia, government, philanthropy, civil society, and practice; Coordination across collaborators; Coordination with faculty, research staff, and university offices; Coordinate with finance, research administration, and sponsored research teams; Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators across institutional and geographic contexts
Communication Scope
communication
Process & Methodology
project management, work planning, tracking of milestones and deliverables, Manage timelines, deliverables, internal workflows, project documentation
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