Global Research & Learning Advisor - 9M Hybrid

Concern Worldwide; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Concern Worldwide invites applications for an Adviser in the Strategy, Advocacy and Learning Department (SAL). This fixed-term 9-month role in Dublin 2 supports organisational learning through managing research portfolios and coordinating with external researchers and country programmes.

The role requires a postgraduate research degree, NGO experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate research-based degree in development studies or a related field.
• NGO/development agency experience, ideally in emergency or fragile states.
• Experience with community-driven research approaches and tools.
• Strong written English; may be requested as part of interview.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and day-to-day management of Concern’s research portfolio.
• Secretariat support to the research committee and manage research approvals.
• Maintain a database of research and identify research partners.
• Negotiate contracts with research institutions.
• Support country teams in establishing research projects.
• Review research reports and plan dissemination of findings.
• Assist in finalising and operationalising the organisational Research Policy.
• Support knowledge creation and transfer with MEL and Learning teams.

Skills

Strong written English

Analytical skills

Research skills

Inter-personal skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

French language skills desirable

Education

Postgraduate research-based degree

Job description

Concern Worldwide invites applications for an Adviser in the Strategy, Advocacy and Learning Department (SAL). This fixed-term 9-month role in Dublin 2 supports organisational learning through managing research portfolios and coordinating with external researchers and country programmes.

The role requires a postgraduate research degree, NGO experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a flexible, hybrid environment.