With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
* Please submit your CV in English*
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to lead and advise on research and evidence generation across the East Asia Region, positioning World Vision as a thought leader in child well-being and community development. The Advisor will work closely with Field Offices, regional teams, and external partners to shape and prioritize research agendas that align with strategic goals and external engagement plans. This includes representing World Vision in regional research forums and technical working groups, and cultivating partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and donors.
The role ensures that all research initiatives are high-quality, ethically sound, and strategically targeted to influence key stakeholders, including donors, policymakers, and the broader development community. The Advisor will support Field Offices in designing robust methodologies, developing research tools, and producing compelling evidence-based materials that elevate World Vision’s technical credibility and advocacy efforts.
Additionally, the role will analyze program data across the region to assess the strength of evidence supporting World Vision’s impact, enabling data-driven storytelling and adaptive program management.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
20% - Drive Regional and Field Office Research
- Lead the development and execution of a Regional Research Plan in collaboration with East Asia’s External Engagement, GAM, Strategy & Innovation teams, and Field Offices.
- Identify and leverage opportunities within existing Monitoring & Evaluation systems to generate and showcase compelling evidence from World Vision Vietnam and other Field Offices to external stakeholders.
- Continuously assess and update regional and Field Office research priorities to ensure alignment with emerging trends, donor interests, and strategic goals.
- Monitor global and regional research trends to proactively position World Vision with timely and relevant evidence.
- Analyze the research funding landscape, including grant opportunities and internal funding mechanisms, and contribute to the development of competitive research proposals.
- In partnership with Regional GAM and Strategy & Innovation, design and manage regional research initiatives that reflect priority themes aligned with donor expectations, Field Office needs, and sectoral trends.
35% - Conduct Research and Evidence of Impact Studies
- Collaborate with Field Offices to design and implement cross-sectoral regional research using rigorous, peer-review-ready methodologies that highlight World Vision’s unique value proposition.
- Produce evidence that substantiates World Vision’s contributions to donor commitments and development outcomes (e.g., poverty reduction, child well-being), aligned with the Partnership Impact Measurement Framework.
- Develop research reports, briefs, and knowledge products in collaboration with Field Offices, Strategy & Innovation, and External Engagement teams to support advocacy, fundraising, and technical branding.
- Partner with the Regional DME Advisor to conceptualize and publish regional evidence of impact studies, drawing on program data from Field Offices to inform strategic decision-making and external engagement.
20% - Communicate and Disseminate Research for Strategic Influence
- Lead the strategic dissemination of research findings and recommendations across Regional, Field Office, and external stakeholders to ensure broad uptake and influence.
- Collaborate with sector leads in Field Offices to ensure clear understanding and application of cross-sectoral research insights in program design and adaptation.
- Identify and pursue strategic platforms—such as academic journals, conferences, donor briefings, and partner forums—for presenting research findings to enhance World Vision’s credibility and visibility.
- Collaborate with the Senior Communications and Public Engagement Manager to translate research findings into compelling communication products (e.g., briefs, infographics, videos) that support Regional Senior Leadership and Field Offices in research-driven external engagement.
25% - Strengthen Strategic Research Partnerships
- Identify, maintain, and grow strategic research partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and external agencies.
- Represent World Vision in regional and global research Technical Working Groups, contributing to thought leadership and policy influence.
- Facilitate connections between Field Offices and relevant research partners to support locally grounded, high-impact research initiatives.
- Co-create and implement joint research projects with existing and new partners to generate credible, policy-relevant evidence.
- Strengthen collaborations with academic institutions to enhance the rigor and credibility of World Vision’s evidence of impact.
- Support Field Offices in developing research grant proposals, targeting donors that fund evidence-based programming and innovation.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
- At least five years of experience in applied research, including Research methodology, Policy analysis, Policy-based development programming, Impact evaluation methodology and Qualitative research
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or Humanitarian Assistance, with demonstrated expertise in research design and methodologies.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the international development and humanitarian sectors, including current trends and donor expectations.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting field-based data to inform program design and policy.
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with institutional donors, UN agencies, academic institutions, and research organizations.
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
- Skilled in using statistical and data science software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS) for both quantitative and mixed-method research.
- Expertise in research design, including sampling, tool development, and ethical considerations.
- Strong data management skills, including data classification, organization, and quality assurance.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
- Occasional travel within the region may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Primarily office or home-based with standard physical demands, including extended periods of computer use and virtual meetings.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English at a professional research and publication level, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in a regional language is an asset.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only