Policy Research Coordinator (PRC)

• The Policy Research Coordinator will lead the review/ critique of public policies, programmes, and schemes, on their inclusiveness and responsiveness to the needs and rights of poor and vulnerable, most left behind persons affected by mental health conditions.

• S/he will lead in conducting primary research that build data (facts and figures) that inform(s) and influence(s) public policies, programmes, and schemes in favour of the most vulnerable and help capacitate the isadvantaged to lead their own advocacy and self-representation.

• The desired candidate will be an individual suitably qualified and experienced in public policy research and public policy analysis.

• Hands-on with implementation science/ implementation research, and proficient in the use of data analysis software (Stata, SSPS, NVivo etc).

• Has strong writing skills, with ability to contribute to policy planning and development, implementation, and review/evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Public Policy, programme, and scheme appraisal/critique

• Actively look for and access public policies, legislations, guidelines, and manuals on public programmes that have direct impact on the most vulnerable of Ghanaian society.

• Craft expert literature reviews and presentations to inform research and policy discussions

• Conduct interviews with practitioners and policy makers to inform research focus and policy discourse

2. Primary research Lead

• Lead in conducting in-depth, extensive, and time-sensitive research on public policies, programmes, and scheme

Developing research project funding applications

• Developing research protocols for approval(s) of Ethics Review Committee(s)/ Institutional Review Board(s).

• Developing field research data collection instruments and analysing field data utilising data analysis software packages

• Preparation of research reports and papers

• Dissemination of evidence (make oral and written presentations)

3. Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Support with the review of indicators for project outcomes and results

• Develop data collection instruments and measurement checklists

• Contribute to the orientation/ training of field officers and ensuring data quality

4. Any other duties

• Delegated representation/ authority

Other requirements

Applicants must be willing and committed to working with persons living with mental health conditions, with limited English language literacy and numeracy, in deprived communities, and abiding by safeguarding principles and standards, and with no criminal record. Females are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be ready to start work within three calendar months from date of notice of offer of employment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates must submit a letter of application, detailing your suitability and aspirations for the role, and, along with your application, a most recent and concise resume/ curriculum vitae demonstrating your suitability for the job, with both the application letter and resume/curriculum vitae put into a one pdf document, e-mailed to:

info@basicneedsghana.org

‍