Senior Technical & Research Coordinator
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At a glance
- Deadline
- Nov 17, 2026
- Job type
- Full time
- Category
- Administrative / Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- Not stated
Senior Technical & Research Coordinator
Position Overview
IHRR seeks a technically sound professional to provide scientific leadership across research and programmes, maintain technical quality, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and supervise technical and programme staff. The post holder will work closely with the Executive Director and support research development, partnerships and scientific publications.
This role combines scientific oversight with research and programme coordination. The Coordinator will guide methods and technical standards, support teams to deliver quality outputs, and help ensure that scientific findings inform practical programme and institutional decisions.
Key responsibilities
Lead multi-hazard risk assessment, codesign early warning system components, and supervise senior technical officers.
Lead quality assurance of research designs, databases, Python Code, GIS outputs, technical reports, Policy outputs ans Scientific manuscripts.
Coordinate multidisciplinary research and programme workplans, timelines, teams and deliverables; identify and address technical and delivery risks.
Supervise and mentor assigned Research Officers, Program Officers and project-based staff in line with IHRR’s structure.
Contribute to research proposals, concept notes, technical approaches, partnerships, publications and communication of findings.
Participate in field research, consultations and validation activities and promote ethical, safe and inclusive research practices.
(Also review the detailed responsibilies in the TOR available)
What we are looking for
Master’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Hydrology, Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management or a related discipline.
Preferably 5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong expertise in geohazards and/or hydrometeorological hazards.
Excellent Python programming and GIS skills.
Experience in technical report review, research design and scientific manuscript preparation.
At least 1–2 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Proven ability to supervise technical and programme teams.
Willingness to undertake field research and collaborate with national and international partners.
Deadline
2026-11-17
Interested in this role?
Apply by Nov 17, 2026 on Merorojgari.