Assist in coordinating and conducting research activities for all projects. The incumbent will report directly to the President and will be accountable for ensuring deliverables are met on time, project teams are well-coordinated and clients are satisfied. To be successful in this position the candidate will need to have the leadership and communication skills to coordinate a team which may include researchers, associate consultants, interns and support staff. The position will also require that candidates have the qualitative and quantitative research skills, and ability to analyze data and write research reports and learning summaries. The candidate will also work closely supporting the President, liaising directly with clients to schedule meetings.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Write evaluation reports, feasibility studies, business plans, research analysis and other research summary documents
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research as per project parameters
- Assist in designing data collection tools and research methodology
- Co-facilitate meetings with the project lead and other project team members
- Coordinate teams of associates, support staff, researchers and interns on project and research related activities
- Coaching and developing support staff, providing skills training, as well as developing processes and procedures for staff team
- Provide regular progress updates through continuous communication on each project with the President and other staff
- Liaise with clients and facilitate regular check-ins to keep them updated on project progress
- Assist the President in business development (such as searching for relevant RFP’s, writing contract proposals, and networking with/pursuing potential clients)
- Act as a liaise with clients to manage the President’s calendar and perform administrative tasks such as booking travel, hotel and conferences, when needed, as well as maintaining the current filing system
- Ensuring high quality deliverables
- Other duties as necessary