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Position Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Manager to lead our organization’s research initiatives and contribute to evidence-based advocacy, policydevelopment, and programming.
• The Research Manager will be responsible for designing and conducting research projects, analyzing data, producing reports, and disseminating findings to inform decision-making and advance sexual and gender minority rights and equality.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Planning and Design:

• Develop and implement a research agenda aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities and advocacy objectives.
• Design research methodologies, data collection tools, and sampling strategies tailored to the specific needs and contexts of TPLPI-targeted communities.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical principles and human subjects protocols, and obtain necessary approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees.
• Carrying out desktop research related to inequality and social innovation practice globally, using a range of methods and data sources.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Oversee the implementation of research projects, including data collection, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and participatory methods.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques, software, and tools.
• Interpret research findings, identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw conclusions to inform policy and programming.
• Manage and maintain the TPLPI research database

Report Writing and Dissemination:

• Prepare research reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing key findings, conclusions, and recommendations for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure research outputs are accessible, engaging, and tailored to diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, advocates, activists, and community members.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, workshops, webinars, and other platforms to maximize impact and influence.
• Prepare research abstract for internal and external use (conference, symposium, event, campaign, etc)

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, academic institutions, and research networks to leverage expertise, resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Foster relationships with researchers, scholars, and practitioners working on sexual and gender minority issues to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and promote collaboration.
• Represent the organization in research-related forums, conferences, and working groups to showcase our work and contribute to broader discussions on LGBTQI rights and equality.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Provide training and technical assistance to staff, volunteers, partners, and community members on research methods, ethics, and data analysis.
• Build the research capacity of TPLPI and other organizations through workshops, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support the development of research skills, competencies, and resources within the organization to sustain a culture of evidence-based practice and learning.

Qualifications:

• Degree in social science, public health, mathematics/statistics, or professional certificate in the related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in research management, preferably in the field of gender & sexual rights, social justice, or human rights.
• Strong background in research design, methodology, and data analysis, with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, R) and qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti).
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex research findings to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, timeline management, and quality assurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of CHS Accountability Standards and Humanitarian principles including the Code of Conduct, Protection of beneficiaries, Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian activities.

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Position Overview:

• The Amin and Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management and administration.
• The Finance and admin manager is responsible for overal financial management, including budgeting and monitoring of expenditures; financial reporting and auditing; forecasting expenditure and maintaining and supervising accounts, banking and financial operations and all administrative work.

Key responsibilities:

Finance Duties:

• Keep financial records and perform financial procedures (e.g., receipts, payment requests, petty cash).
• Assist the organization and management of internal and external audits.
• Manage the annual accounts closing and the external audit in collaboration with the external accountant and auditor
• Ensure expenses are authorized and processed following agreed procedures for both TPLPI and donors.
• Maintain the accounting reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation and compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
• Ensure agreed reporting dates are maintained according to TPLPI policies.
• Assist in managing partners’ finance reporting ensuring compliance with TPLPI and donor regulations.
• Attend board meetings when requested by the Executive Director
• Liaise with and review budgets and expenditures as necessary with the management team to prepare monthly reports and other data as required.
• Take care of bookkeeping and administration of invoices and accounting documents in adherence to accounting practices and standards.
• Manages the bank account, payments, and treasury.
• Oversees in cooperation with the Director’s budgeting processes concerning TPLPI budget and project budgets.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets; monitor cash flow and predict new trends.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements for donors and processing and retention of documents and support per donor’s rules and regulations.
• Produce accurate financial reports for the Director and the Board at specific deadlines
• Ensure compliance with regulations (internal and donor-related) for procurement of goods and services and record-keeping.
• Develop appropriate financial systems and tools.
• Manage Staff Salary, leases, and subcontractor payments on schedule
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
• Preparing timely and accurate financial reports as required by the donor or for internal monitoring processes.
• Responsible for and plans, organizes, and manages the finance and administration process for the project.
• Prepare weekly, monthly plans and monthly financial progress reports to the Finance Department
• Develop and prepare proposal budgets.

Office Administration:

• Develop and maintain effective office systems (e.g., IT support, office maintenance, fixed assets, supplier contact), ensuring these are consistent with TPLPI operating requirements.
• Support the efficient running of TPLPI office daily operations.
• Ensure all procurement processes comply with TPLPI policy.
• Support logistics for TPLPI program activities if needed or part of the budget.
• Other administration duties as agreed.
• Develop, track, record, and report generators fuel usage, equipment, and maintenance in close collaboration with Logistics/procurements and ensure smooth operations of equipment and tools at the project site.
• Organize and manage office supplies.
• Ensuring that project expenditures are adequately tracked according to the agreed project budget in close coordination with the Program Manager.
• Facilitate timely, accurate month-end closing, cash requests, and cash reconciliations.
• Receiving complete documents, invoices, bills, etc… ensuring the proper name, date, stamp, and supportive documents
• Closely work with the organization’s operational team.
• Human Resources
• Prepare monthly payrolls
• Manages timesheets
• Manage the internal leave registry
• Schedule tax payments strictly on time
• Work closely with the ED and Compliance Manager and necessary management team to conduct the requirement process and interview new employees

QUALIFICATION

• Any Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, or Banking and Finance, or professional certificate in finance.

EXPERIENCE

You are required to have experience of:

• Accounting/book-keeping (experience with computerized accountancy systems would be ideal).

Administration

• Data recording and monitoring – preferably experience with electronic data recording systems

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