Research and Coordination Fellowship

Contract position: Full Time, for 3 months

Location: Remote, with a strong preference for candidates within UTC -/+5 time zones

Fee stipend: $1,500 monthly. This is a contractor role, which means you will be responsible for payment of all income taxes, health insurance and any other remittances that may arise, including other obligations required in your place of residence. The fee range may be extended for candidates with significant additional experience/networks.

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Start date: August/September 2024

Closing date for applications: Rolling basis so ASAP

Is this you?

Keep reading if you’re someone who enjoys finding solutions to the world’s toughest health problems. We are looking for a Fellow with a passion for innovative research design and implementation to join our dynamic, globally remote team. You love connecting the dots, and you can simplify complex ideas into compelling stories. You are an organised self-starter who is happy to roll up sleeves and dig into administrative tasks for project management. Your approach to work is rigorous, positive, adaptable, and sparks joy for the team and our clients! If this sounds like you, there may be an opening with your name on it at Common Thread.

Here’s some of the exciting things you can expect to do in this position:

Support the implementation of Common Thread projects (50%)

1. Contributing to research development and processes from start to finish

• Defining research questions, developing qualitative and quantitative research tools, exploring the potential of different methodologies to meet client’s needs
• Identifying key data requirements
• Creating or setting up tools and processes to support with data collection

1. Analysing data and generating research insights from Common Thread’s research projects

• Uploading, organising, analysing and prioritising data collected to support project objectives
• Preparing presentations on insights

1. Other tasks related to research and project management at Common Thread, as required.

• Supporting the project teams in rolling out project tasks and deliverables, dependent on need. This may include supporting SBC in relation to strategy development, research, experience design and storytelling work.

Project coordination and internal collaboration (50%)

• Supporting the team with overall management (operations, administration, logistics, and communications) of CT offerings to ensure utmost quality from a delivery and impact perspective.
• Building templates and activities on Miro, Monday.com and other software in order to kick-off, wrap up, manage, or celebrate projects.
• Supporting project managers and/or technical leads with project-related administrative tasks, such as organising trips, online workshops, calendars, and taking meeting minutes.

Here are some of the more essential things we’re looking for:

• A degree in Public Health, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Anthropology, Project Management or an equivalent mix of education, experience and training in the behavioural change/research field.
• Early-career experience within research, project management, or Behaviour Design space
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with effectively managing tasks across multiple workstreams
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• In-depth understanding of or demonstrated interest in behavioural science and design principles and their application to public health and development
• A high degree of digital literacy—you’re able to use and learn online collaboration and project management tools to effectively work with a remote team

Though not required, it would also be helpful if you are:

• Based in the Global South
• Knowledgeable about key public health issues
• Experienced with UN official languages

We expect every member of our team to:

• Work as a “Manager of One”; you are highly independent and can build goals and execute on them independently
• Be driven by our mission and passionate about applying your skills and time towards improving the lives of others, particularly those who are most vulnerable
• Have a growth mindset—be curious, passionate about learning, and see feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow
• Champion our team values in your work at CT

• Flexible working hours and location. You may design your hours, and work from a location of your choice, provided you are available during the company’s “golden hours” (12-4pm GMT)

Who we are 

We are a curious and creative bunch of experts and innovators who share in the belief that a change in behaviour can change the world. We believe that human behaviour—however illogical—is never a fault or a flaw. It’s a feature. We seek to understand it. We see people as a critical, yet too often ignored part of successful health initiatives. Our clients include the world’s leading organisations in public health, international development, and philanthropy. By connecting behavioural insights with community insights, we design public health solutions rooted in the social and cultural minutiae of communities across the globe.

How we work

We’re a virtual company, based across multiple time zones and countries. All our team members are contractors who have the flexibility to choose where they live, though we try to ensure a core block of hours when everyone can be collaborating.  Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to success in this role! We search hard for creative team players who can work independently, but also collaborate with a talented team, learn together, and design powerful behavioural solutions that blend the best of HCD, behavioural science, anthropology, marketing and other disciplines.