Project Manager - Research & Studies

Job Description

This role requires a dynamic individual with strong analytical, communication and content development skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in research combined with the ability to translate complex insights into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences, and end-to-end project management. They should be comfortable working across different formats, including reports, articles, presentations, infographics and digital content.

Core Expertise Required

• Identifying and tracking different sources of information and media for key themes
• Scoping out and triangulation of findings from multiple sources of information - heavy on secondary research and scoping
• Ability to churn out quick (but verified) analysis and outputs
• Ability to synthesize and communicate findings effectively based on analysis of audience
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Experience in developing compelling content for diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in designing/ideating visualizations for effective storytelling
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and monitoring of research and knowledge projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders to manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct secondary research and analysis on livelihoods, renewable energy, systems practice and sustainable development.
• Collect, organise and interpret research data to generate insights.
• Translate complex research findings into digestible content for policymakers, practitioners and the general public.
• Develop visually engaging reports, articles, presentations, case studies and digital content.
• Work closely with researchers, program teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective knowledge dissemination.
• Use storytelling techniques to highlight the impact of SELCO's work through blogs, articles and social media content.
• Support the development of multimedia content, such as videos, infographics and interactive web content.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars and stakeholder conversations to communicate key findings.
• Ensure research outputs align with SELCO's broader advocacy and communication goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, communications, journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in research.
• Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research findings.
• Strong writing, editing and content creation skills across multiple formats.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Tableau or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.