Research Specialist (Digital) - P3

cinfo; Monza; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a professional to coordinate research projects at an international level. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in research management, strong ability in data collection, and fluency in English. The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership and partnership development skills in a dynamic environment. The organization offers inclusive recruitment benefits and encourages applications from a diverse candidate pool, ensuring effective representation of the communities it serves.

Servizi

Paid parental leave

Breastfeeding breaks

Reasonable accommodation for disabilities

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of coordinating international research projects.
• Experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Experience leading research involving children and young people.
• Fluency in English required.

Conoscenze

Research management

Leadership

People management

Data Collection

Partnership Development

Research Design

Research Ethics

Stakeholder Engagement

Formazione

Master or equivalent in relevant social science discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in a relevant social science discipline.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience coordinating research projects at international level. Experience leading design of research projects, managing quantitative and qualitative data collection at national level, and primary research involving children and young people is essential.
• Skills: Strong research, research management, leadership and people‑management skills. Experience with Data Collection, Partnership Development, Research Design, Research Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Experience managing longitudinal, school‑based and/or multi‑country research projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple institutional and individual vendors.
• Experience coordinating research on behalf of UNICEF, setting up research partnerships.
• Experience working in dynamic and fast‑moving projects.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF Core Values and Competencies

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values.

1. Builds and maintains partnerships.
2. Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness.
3. Drive to achieve results for impact.
4. Innovates and embraces change.
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity.
6. Thinks and acts strategically.
7. Works collaboratively with others.

Benefits and Inclusive Recruitment

UNICEF offers a wide range of benefits to its staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email on the UNICEF Careers webpage.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.

Additional Information

UNICEF promotes the protection of the rights of every child and is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of those children.

Important Application Information

Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered.