Strategy and Research Manager

SUMMARY:
The Strategy and Research Manager is responsible for strategy development and research coordination in support of programmes.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Research concepts and industry relevant to programmes to assist programme managers with the information required administer research activities, compile research reports and/or commission research, coordinate the review draft and/or validation of research reports.
• Assist executives in the development of research questions in support for ongoing strategic delivery.
• Serve as the chief editor for final concepts and thought leadership pieces for (potential) publication.
• Coordinate publications of research reports, policy briefs, thought leadership and journal articles (for internal and external consumptions)
• Compile and present the consolidated APP and Operations Plan.
• Manage and coordinate development and review of 5 Year Strategic Plan
• Analyse programme outputs and assess implications for programme performance/ implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of various programmes – in line with the APP.
• Contribute relevant programme information to support the ideation, validation and solution development.
• Manage and monitor the delivery of outsourced service provider work for the PMO functions.
• Support team members in their duties and contribute to a cohesive team effort.

Basic Requirements

• University degree in a related subject
• Postgraduate degree related to research and strategy
• 5+ years’ experience in research and analysis capability
• Strategy development and management capability
• Programme management experience
• Significant understanding of research processes
• Understanding of statistical data
• Good knowledge of programme and project management tools