Research Manager Vacancy at Marie Stopes Tanzania – February 2025
Job Posting
Organization: Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Department: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RME)
Reporting Line: Head of Health Management Information System (HMIS) and RME
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is seeking a qualified and experienced Research Manager to oversee research and program monitoring activities. The role involves designing and implementing research studies, analyzing program data, and ensuring high data quality standards to support MST’s core business and donor-funded projects. The Research Manager will collaborate with internal teams, global data quality leads, and MSI’s Global Evidence Network to enhance research and monitoring activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Research Design, Implementation & Dissemination
- Implement MSI global research protocols, including Exit Interviews and Mystery Client Surveys.
- Design project evaluations and review consultancy work to ensure alignment with MST’s research standards.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Analysis for Donor-Funded Projects
- Work with the RME team to prepare quarterly and annual reports on key project indicators.
- Use MIS data to evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery and community-level activities.
3. Development & Management of MST’s Information System
- Support the establishment of an M&E-MIS system for data collection and analysis.
- Conduct data quality assurance at various project levels, ensuring accuracy in service delivery reporting.
Required Qualifications & Experience
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in statistics, epidemiology, mathematics, or a related field. |
| Postgraduate | Master’s degree in public health, research, epidemiology, statistics, international development, or social sciences. |
| Additional Training | Formal training in research design, impact evaluation, and research ethics. |
| Experience | 4-5 years in research roles, including study design, fieldwork supervision, statistical analysis, and reporting. |
| Technical Skills | Proficiency in SPSS and STATA for advanced quantitative analysis. Strong Excel skills for data visualization and reporting. |
| Communication | Fluency in English and Kiswahili; ability to simplify complex research concepts for diverse audiences. |
| Sector Knowledge | Experience in reproductive health research and working with routine health data. |
Our Commitment
Marie Stopes Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The organization upholds diversity and equal opportunity employment.
Application Process
- Deadline: March 10, 2025
- How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to the following address:
Human Resources Lead
Marie Stopes Tanzania
11 Kinyonga Street – Mwenge
P.O. Box 7072, Dar es Salaam
Telephone: +255 22 2774991-4, +255 22 2702030-2
Email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
