AidData Associate Program Manager; LtL

Position: AidData Associate Program Manager (LtL)
Job Requisition:

JR102075 Aid Data Associate Program Manager (LtL) (Open)
Job Posting

Title:

Aid Data Associate Program Manager (LtL)
Department:

CC00232 WM001 | PROV | Aid Data Job  Family:

Staff
- Social Sciences Worker Sub Type:

Wage-Continuing (non-benefited)
Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

Swem Library Primary Job Posting

Location:

Posting Location
- William & Mary

Job Description

Summary:

Aid Data produces novel data, tools, and research that answers the question: who is funding, what, where, for whom, and to what effect around the world? Aid Data has an explicit focus on data and research that meets high academic standards but is also accessible and relevant for a broad audience of international relations practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and scholars. Aid Data’s work is made possible by generous financial support of international organizations such as the World Bank and United Nations, private philanthropies such as the Hewlett and Gates Foundations, and government agencies such as the US Department of State and USAID.The

Listening to Leaders program collects 360 degree feedback on development priorities, progress, and performance from the perspective of government, civil society and private sector leaders in low- and middle-income countries. We research convergence and divergence in priorities; barriers and opportunities to advance reforms; performance of development partners; and evidence-informed policy making. We use large-scale online surveys, snap polls, and qualitative interviews combined with financial data to produce flagship reports such as Listening to Leaders:
Which Development Partners Do They Prefer and Why?, alongside bespoke analysis in partnership with development organizations.

The APM will play a significant role in maintaining and updating the Listening to Leaders sampling frame and implementing future surveys using that sampling frame. The APM will spend substantial amount of their time managing student RAs who will be updating our sampling frame of leaders in 140+ low- and middle-income countries by identifying the names, positions, and contact information of leaders working in government, development organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and academia.

Furthermore, the APM will support the team in innovating data collection methodology and managing survey implementation and analysis.

The Associate Program Manager I (APM I) contributes to one or two projects and works at the intersection of cutting-edge research and research dissemination with relevant stakeholders. In this position you will oversee student teams and work with them to implement research and/or data collection. You will contribute to literature reviews and provide background research inputs. Under supervision, you will perform quality assurance tasks and contribute labor estimates for project proposals.

Priority Review Date:
For full consideration, please apply by the 25th of September.

Job Description:

Priority Review Date:
For full consideration, please apply by the 25th of September.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Basic knowledge of research methods in either qualitative and/or quantitative research.

Demonstrated ability to use desktop publishing, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, etc.

Basic knowledge of data management, mixed methods/qualitative research methods, and/or analytical software (e.g. Excel, Qualtrics, Tableau).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in one of Aid Data’s coding methodologies.

Professional or academic experience in developing countries.

Experience working the global development community.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Job Duties:

40% - Project Management:

Manage multiple and diverse assignments in a team environment.

Plan, organize, executes and track progress of own work in coordination with supervisor.

Propose options/solutions when faced with setbacks and roadblocks.

Implements work plans for a specific portion of a project under direct supervision.
20% - Quality…