The Head of Research is responsible for Eido’s research services. Working with 1-2 qualitative and quantitative lead researchers, the role involves overseeing and implementing research solutions to help Christian organisations become more evidence focused. With clients ranging in size from local churches to Christian NGOs, the role delivers a wide range of services, in a wide range of global contexts, from reviewing and designing of individual methodologies to the implementation of full IT-based monitoring and evaluation systems.

The Head of Research is also responsible for the ongoing development and innovation of Eido’s impact evidence services. As Eido continues to be a thought leader in spiritual impact evidence, there is a need to develop new approaches and tools to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding market.

More information and full job description available here.

The Head of Research is responsible for Eido’s research services. Working with 1-2 qualitative and quantitative lead researchers, the role involves overseeing and implementing research solutions to help Christian organisations become more evidence focused. With clients ranging in size from local churches to Christian NGOs, the role delivers a wide range of services, in a wide range of global contexts, from reviewing and designing of individual methodologies to the implementation of full IT-based monitoring and evaluation systems.

The Head of Research is also responsible for the ongoing development and innovation of Eido’s impact evidence services. As Eido continues to be a thought leader in spiritual impact evidence, there is a need to develop new approaches and tools to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding market.

More information and full job description available here.

About JLI

The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) is an international collaboration and knowledge platform on evidence for faith actors’ activities and contributions to development and humanitarian action for community well-being.

JLI brings together international humanitarian and development organizations, UN agencies, academic institutions and FBOs and religious bodies for joint learning and collaboration. Together, these groups generate and communicate robust evidence to policy makers and practitioners in order to strengthen partnerships between faith groups and the humanitarian and development communities.

JLI is recruiting a Website and Digital Strategy Coordinator with experience in communications  and platforms and an interest in international development, humanitarian or relevant subject areas.

Key Goals

1. Support the development and launch of JLI’s new website
2. Develop an equitable communications and content strategy for JLI’s key audiences
3. Position the JLI network as the ‘go-to’ digital knowledge platform for religion and development evidence and foster a critical exchange of ideas

Scope of Work

• Involved in the design, development, and implementation processes with an ideal website launch date of Oct 2021.
• Coordinate and ensure that the website is delivered on time and aligned with the JLI brand and specific elements of the brand that best reflect JLI.
• Solicit productive and timely feedback from JLI staff, managing a work plan to stay on track
• Participate in regular (weekly or bi-weekly, to be determined by JLI) check-in meetings between JLI, coordinator, and Firespring for updates, requests, etc.
• Develop a digital strategy to ensure global south accessibility and incorporating recommendations in the JLI Digital Infrastructure –  Investment, Upgrade and Expansion
• Ensure JLI’s digital presence, including social media, CRM and digital marketing efforts are aligned with branding
• Develop content strategy and identify members who can contribute to social media or other communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies or English and at least 5 years of work experience.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, CRM experience (Neon CRM is a plus), WordPress), experience with SEO optimized web content is a plus
• Adept on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with fast-paced, interactive work style in a virtual context

Compensation: Part-time and based on experience.

Please send a resume, a relevant writing sample and a letter of interest, describing how your experience relates to the responsibilities and how you meet the required qualifications to [email protected]

The role of faith, and religion in development is a rapidly growing and evolving field. There is growing recognition of the importance of considering the spiritual dimensions of individual, social and community change. World Vision has invested heavily in developing interventions that take participants on what they describe as a “journey of transformation” to prepare them to take a proactive and productive approach to their own development in various areas including livelihoods, nutrition, water and hygiene, and education.

One of these interventions, “Celebrating Families”, focuses on the intersection of faith and family values, and has been found effective in equipping parents and caregivers with skills and sensitivity to support their children’s well-being. However, the curriculum of Celebrating Families has only been tested in a limited number of contexts, and though popular in various religious contexts relies heavily on Christian Biblical content.

The concept of “family values” is in particular contentious and in many narratives associated with patriarchal and restrictive family structures, and yet participants in Celebrating Families have found the concept to be empowering and an enabler for various facets of child well-being.

This PhD studentship will work with World Vision International to develop a project that builds an evidence base contributing to the knowledge base regarding religions and development by exploring the intersection between faith, religion, spirituality, family values, and child well-being using Celebrating Families as a case study. The student will be encouraged to consider how these principles apply in a variety of different settings, with different family structures and/or in different religious contexts. The PhD may look at these concepts within a particular sector of development (such as health or sanitation), in an emergency humanitarian or migration crisis or a more stable setting, and with any of a variety of different religious communities.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a personal statement to support your application for this studentship to Dr Kathryn Kraft:  [email protected]

You are encouraged to contact Dr Kathryn Kraft, [email protected], for an informal discussion about the project and your proposal before submitting an application via the online system

Closing Date: March 1, 2021 at 5 pm

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The Manager of Research Projects position entails work across various projects that employ mixed-method approaches (both qualitative and quantitative) to examine the impact of various social forces (especially religion) on global health initiatives at Emory in order to strengthen the public health response of those initiatives.

The person in this position will split their time across a portfolio of projects.

In this work, they will be responsible for research, programmatic, and administrative responsibilities of the Interfaith Health Program (IHP) and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Sociology, and Psychology or related discipline and two years of professional level research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) is an international collaboration and knowledge platform on evidence for faith groups’ activities and contributions to local development and humanitarian challenges.

JLI brings together international humanitarian and development organizations, UN agencies, academic institutions and FBOs and religious bodies for joint learning and collaboration. Together, these groups generate and communicate robust evidence to policy makers and practitioners in order to strengthen partnerships between faith groups and the humanitarian and development communities.

JLI is recruiting a learning and communications consultant with experience in international development, humanitarian or relevant subject area, and an interest in the role of faith and religion.

1. 50% of this work will be informed by the Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC) Hub work to date and communications priorities as identified by the Hub. Working closely with JLI’s Senior Programs and Knowledge Manager, the consultant will develop hub communications content.

Activities:

• Develop communications materials to support key themes as identified from EVAC Hub leadership including three one-pagers and revise online evidence guide to support three online events.
• Produce and share supporting materials may also include blog posts, podcasts and newspaper articles. (August – Sept)

50% of this work will be focused on improving overall JLI communications strategy and designing a comprehensive CRM platform representing specific target groups/audiences.  The communications strategy will be informed by the work done to date within the EVAC hub, as above deliverables will inform replication by other hubs.

Activities:

• Develop weekly content for JLI social media platforms. Track and improve analytics and indicators to achieve communications goals and report to JLI staff. (August- Dec)
• Ensure website content communicates JLI vision and programs accurately.
• Revise and improve Hub webpages. (August- Dec)
• Support CRM Platform development for network growth and analysis across audiences (August- Dec)

Skill set and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications and understanding of International Development, and Humanitarian issues; familiarity with religion is a plus.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, especially from technical and academic texts to documents for more policymakers and practitioners.
• Skilled in social media, including Mail Chimp, Google Analytics and WordPress.
• Experience with design software such as Canva, able to produce branded publications and newsletters
• Experience with selecting, creating and managing CRM software,
• Comfortable with fast paced, interactive work style in a virtual context

Compensation will be based on experience, estimated 60-75 hours per month

Reports to: JLI Sr Programs and Knowledge Manager

Please send a resume, a relevant writing sample and letter of interest, describing how your experience and qualifications relate to these responsibilities to: [email protected]