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1、EXTERNAL JOB POSTINGResearch ManagerJob Title: Research ManagerDuty Station: Beijing, China. To be confirmed.Reports To: Senior Research Manager, LondonDuration: 1 year (Contingent on completion of three-month provisional period)Joining Date: As soon as possible from the confirmation date (interview

2、s on 8th and 9th November 2011)Salary: TBCContextThe BBC World Service Trust is the BBCs international development arm, which uses media to advance development worldwide. As part of one of the worlds leading media organisations, the Trust is committed to improving the quality of peoples lives in dev

3、eloping and transitional countries through the innovative use of media.Extensive research is undertaken at all stages of the project by the Research (2) Conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies to capture the impact of all Trust media interventions; (3) Building capacity in audience

4、research skills and methodology on projects in country, and (4) Documenting and disseminating the learning from the Trusts projects internally and to the wider development community.In partnership with British Council, the Trust is seeking a Research Manager in China to work on a 7-country project r

5、elating to public understandings of environmental issues in Asia. The Research Manager will manage all aspects of quantitative and quantitative research, analysis and delivery in China. The Research Manager will have extensive experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research in China.

6、He/she should have strong report-writing and presenting skills. Any experience of undertaking audience research to inform communications on the environment and related issues is highly desirable. The candidate will have strong written and spoken Mandarin and English. Duties:Relationship Building: Wo

7、rk with the project coordinator to build relationships with institutions to conduct research Work with project coordinator to maintain research relationship with institutions to conduct researchManagement: Manage research team in China - research officer and researchers working for partner organisat

8、ions. Work with project coordinator to ensure research budget for China is managed effectively. Project coordinator will be managing research officer who will be supporting financial and administrative aspects of project. Manage implementation of quantitative studies, including negotiations on techn

9、ical matters, such as recruitment and analysis, field supervision, instrument development and administration, data analysis, quality control and timely delivery of research outputs Work with London team to coordinate management of China research with research in other countries. Research Design: Wor

10、k with the London technical team to manage the design (research strategy, study design, methodologies and analysis) of all research being conducted in China. Develop and recommend standards and procedures for quantitative and qualitative research in China and support their application into design an

11、d implementation Work with Project Coordinator to ensure research meets communication needs of projectResearch Analysis: Manage overall analysis of qualitative data, and give guidelines on using software for this purpose. Analyse and report on findings from China research Present research findings t

12、o stakeholders with project coordinator Work with London team to incorporate China findings in overall research reports. Essential Knowledge, skills and experience A minimum bachelor degree in social sciences, statistics/applied statistics or another relevant discipline. Strong written and spoken Ma

13、ndarin and English Familiarity with commissioning and conducting research in China Excellent report-writing and presentation skills, communicating complex technical ideas using non-technical language to a wide range of audiences including journalists, production staff and development practitioners.

14、Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills: ability to communicate and conduct business at all levels from grassroots to the highest levels of governments and media. Experience using qualitative/interview research methodologies. Strong data analysis knowledge and experience, including multivariat

15、e analysis and segmentation techniques. Experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS. SPSS data analysis skills (including multivariate and segmentation techniques). Experience presenting research to stakeholders Previous Management experience Good time-management skills, with a track

16、record of delivering research findings to deadline. Substantial project management experience in market/social or media research. Experience of delivering research training and building research capacity. Track record of delivering research findings to deadline. Demonstrable understanding of cultura

17、l diversity and cross-cultural research within China. Ability to travel to other areas of the country, including at weekends. Desirable: Previous experience in audience media research Previous experience working with Universities Knowledge of environmental issues Previous research experience working with NGOs, including conducting rural participatory appraisals. Applications: Interested applicants should send a one page cover letter detailing why they are suitable for the job and CV to Tan Copsey tan.copseybbc.co.uk Please submit your application as soon as possible