Head of Public Affairs and Research

Lead public-affairs research and evaluation from Amman, developing Jordan and Iraq business, client relationships and technical proposals.

Scope of work

• Develop the public-affairs practice and collaborate across service lines, growing government and NGO work in Jordan and Iraq.
• Prepare technically and financially sound proposals, pricing and revenue plans to meet management targets and budgets.
• Build client relationships, including international organizations, understand requirements and expand contracts while coordinating suppliers and colleagues.
• Lead small, medium and complex research projects using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods, from questionnaires and sampling to analysis and final reporting.
• Own quality, deadlines and profitability, incorporating monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder assessment and theory of change.
• Coach newer researchers and project staff and strengthen a supportive team environment.

Experience and skills

• Strong research or evaluation experience with business development and account management; economic development, business surveys, behavioural research and public participation are also relevant.
• Winning proposal writing and cost estimation, multiple-project leadership and research-material development.
• Ability to interpret complex data into useful insights and maintain quality under demanding deadlines.
• Excellent client handling, supplier negotiation, presentations and clear written and spoken communication with accurate English.
• Interest in government and public services and readiness to research new policy areas. No specific degree or experience-year threshold is stated.

Work and application

• Full-time role in Amman. Salary and deadline are unspecified; apply through the original vacancy for an undisclosed employer.