Research Capacity Development Advisor | Jordan | Volunteer Internationally

***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***

Assignment Type: Canadian International Volunteer

Assignment ID: VA-107253

Assignment Title: Research Capacity Development Advisor

Partner: King Hussein Foundation

Country: Jordan

Duration: 4 to 6 months (flexible)

Time Commitment: Full time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about advancing research excellence and empowering academic communities? Join King Hussein Foundation in shaping the future of research through impactful training and innovative methodologies. Be part of their dynamic initiative driving capacity development in higher education and research institutions.

Apply today to have an impact on inclusion, equality, and empowerment in Jordan!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrate emerging trends in research methodologies, digital scholarship, and policy development into training content to ensure relevance and alignment with current best practices
• Design and deliver engaging, interactive training materials, including presentations, guides, toolkits, case studies, and digital learning resources
• Develop, update, and customize training modules tailored to the specific needs of the research team
• Facilitate practical, hands-on sessions on Artificial Intelligence applications in research, such as data analysis, literature reviews, predictive modeling, and AI-assisted writing
• Advise on and support the development and revision of institutional research policies and procedures, including those related to ethics, data management, and other key areas
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or within 6 months after the end of the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers must also report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and during the 6 months following its completion to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities.
• Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and resources to achieve the fundraising goal.
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field
• Proven experience in training or capacity development in research institutions or academic environments
• Strong knowledge of advanced research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
• Experience in using AI and digital tools in research
• Familiarity with institutional research policies, ethics, and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse learner groups
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivits
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.